Manager: Competition Services

Vail Resorts • Ludlow, VT

3d • $51,299 - $95,270 • 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 diploma
• Expert level skier
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office / MS Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of organization, attention to detail and level of professional conduct. Self-starter, ambitious and multi-tasker.

Nice To Haves

• College Degree
• Previous experience executing events
• Experience with timing racing events, timing software, and production of competition results.
• Prior resort operations experience
• Previous snowmobile operation experience
• USSA Certification

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, schedules and manages performance of department staff to meet the goals of this department.
• Responsible for managing department's financial performance. Accountable for department's financial results.
• Manage capital projects to be completed in timely fashion and within budget.
• Participate in event planning. Provide coordination and operational support for marketing events and public relations requests, including National Televised Competitions/Events
• Coordinate on mountain events, including alpine racing, freestyle and big mountain events. Coordinates training activities and hill space allocations with mountain operations and ski clubs.
• Execute contracts with third parties in accordance with company legal standards
• Manage safety and guest service expectations with all operations in department, including but not limited to; snowmobile use, venue set up and tear down, use of tools and equipment, event course safety.
• Manage execution of daily set up and tear down of Ski and Snowboard School on mountain venues

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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED