Skilled Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts • Kirkwood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, and for our guests. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are skilled, attentive and dependable professionals with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.

Requirements

• Be 21 years old before November 1, 2026
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be an EXPERT skier with the ability to safely and confidently ski all portions of the mountain in any condition.
• Participate in and pass a ski test on an assigned date (to be determined) in March or April 2026
• Be able to work in a high alpine environment in extreme weather conditions at elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level and up to almost 13,000 feet above sea level for extended periods of time
• Available to work holidays and weekends
• Work well in a team
• Have excellent guest service skills
• Work full time (5 days per week) from mid-October 2026 until April 30th, 2027 or longer.
• Participate in and pass National Ski Patrol’s Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course and new patroller orientation. (Courses provided in the fall of 2026).

Nice To Haves

• Previous ski patrol or ski industry experience
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higher
• Avalanche education
• Fluency in a language other than English

Responsibilities

• Providing first aid and basic life support
• Transport and transfer of injured and ill guests
• All appropriate record keeping, written and digital
• Slope safety
• Trail setup, maintenance and tear down
• Mountain Sweeps
• Lift evacuation
• Avalanche mitigation and explosives handling
• Snowmobile operating

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
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• Wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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