Skilled Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts•Newbury, NH

16d

About The Position

Ski Patrol is responsible for the safety of staff and guests on the mountain. Patrollers are alert, dependable professionals who focus on safety and remain calm during incidents. The role involves working across varied terrain and winter weather conditions, assisting injured or ill guests, maintaining trails, and helping ensure guests leave the mountain safely. This is a winter seasonal, full-time position for the 2026/2027 season. The starting wage is $21.00–$25.05 per hour. Applications are accepted until December 15 or until positions are filled, whichever comes first.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Pass the resort-sponsored Ski Patrol ski test and be capable of skiing all types of terrain in all weather conditions.
Communicate fluently in English.
Have excellent guest service skills.
Work well in a team environment.
Be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain and in varying winter weather conditions.
Assist injured or ill guests on the mountain and administer first aid.
Transport injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or support air-lift operations.
Maintain trails, identify hazards, set up closures and safety materials, and address other impacts from the resort environment.
Transport supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis or a snowboard.
Perform end-of-day closing procedures to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain.
Enforce the Skier Responsibility Code and resort policies.
Assist with chairlift and guest evacuations.
Perform other duties as assigned.