Lead Mountain Safety

Vail Resorts • Breckenridge, CO

3d • $23 - $31 • 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

• High School or Equivalent
• Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience
• Previous guest service experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must be available to work holidays and weekends
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
• Must pass on-mountain ski/ride test (equivalent to PSIA Level 7 Minimum)

Nice To Haves

• Ski/Snowboard testing to PSIA Level 8
• Knowledge of local area/resort
• College level degree

Responsibilities

• Observing and maintaining the highest levels of guest safety while skiing/boarding and standing at mountain locations, on varied terrain, at high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions.
• Enforcing the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort policies with guests and employees including instructing guests and employees on appropriate behavior and revocation of lift tickets or passes.
• Answering guest questions regarding terrain, directions, and other resort/town information in a professional and friendly manner.
• Placing and monitoring signage and baffles in slow ski zones.
• Checking trails for safety hazards, placing ropes, and packing or shoveling snow.
• Lifting equipment which may include baffles, signage, padding, and/or toboggans.
• Assisting guests to their feet and/or to descend the mountain.
• Ensure violator cards are retrieved each day and does a daily internal audit to ensure proper completion.
• Responsible for motivating, training, managing, and supporting team members.
• Manages their area of the mountain, elevates issues to Team Lead and/or Management, and facilitates morning organization of areas of responsibility, lunches, set up, and breakdown.
• Meets, supports, and encourages Mountain Safety Contact expectations personally and for the team.
• Serves as a bridge of communication between staff and the leadership/Management team.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED