Ticket Checker

Vail Resorts•South Lake Tahoe, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Ticket Checker on the Lift Experience Team, you help create a welcoming, seamless guest experience from the lift maze entrance to unloading. You greet guests, validate their access, and help maintain the integrity of resort products while supporting safe, efficient lift operations. The role works outdoors and may involve additional training and work across other departments to support resort operations. This is a winter seasonal position for 2026/2027, with full-time and part-time hours available. The starting and expected pay is $20.00 per hour. Shifts are typically 8–10 hours per day, with weekends and holidays as needed. Housing is available. Applications are accepted until December 15 or until positions are filled, whichever comes first.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Communicate fluently in English.
Be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather.
Be able to stand and move for the entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
Be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Be able to handle high guest volumes professionally.
Adhere to safety standards and procedures.
May need to provide some of their own gear.

Responsibilities

Provide premium guest service by offering information and assistance with a smile.
Validate tickets to ensure guests have a valid product before loading lifts.
Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to manage lift lines safely and load lifts efficiently.
Maintain and secure departmental equipment, including scan devices and radios.
Escalate issues to leadership, including safety or product-related issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May receive additional training and work across departments such as Lift Operations, Mountain Activities, Retail Rental Operations, Food and Beverage Support, Ticket Sales, and Base Area Operations.