Assistant Manager: Activities/Recreation - Salary

Vail Resorts•Ludlow, VT
•$52,000 - $64,064•Onsite

About The Position

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • At least 2 years of Guest Service Experience
  • Minimum 2 years previous leadership experience in a dynamic operational setting
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to work outdoors for up to 10 hours in various weather conditions
  • Ability to lift and carry 100lbs
  • Excellent guest service
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend, and understand English fluently
  • Ability to work the entire length of the season
  • Satisfactory motor vehicle check and a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the resort handbook and best practices
  • Support activities in daily operations across all activity areas, including ticket redemption
  • Responsible for guest and employee safety including compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures, daily operational logs, and emergency response
  • Actively foresee, plan for, and mitigate hazards or risks across all activity areas
  • Lead training assessments, check-off forms, and provide daily coaching and guidance to Team Leads and Activities employees
  • Safe use of company vehicles
  • Ensure compliance with daily, monthly, and annual inspection logs across all areas
  • Assist in monitoring and controlling daily payroll, budget, and scheduling
  • Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external guest interactions
  • Performance management for a team of 20+ (including Team Leads) to meet guest service, employee engagement, safety, and financial goals
  • Manage activity inventory and liaise with other departments to promote a seamless customer experience
  • Complete performance appraisals and end-of-season forms; approve performance appraisals, disciplinary documentation, and other HR activity
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Free passes for employees
  • Employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
  • Free ski lessons
  • 40% retail discounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program
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