Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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).

Employee 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

• Self-starter with the ability to work well with others.
• Installing and maintaining park signage, closures, trail markings, fencing and Barriers.
• Monitoring terrain features according to company policy.
• Maintaining of terrain features and equipment in the parks.
• Assisting with special events & Marketing
• Participate in user education.
• Keeping all facilities in clean, neat condition.
• Adhere to all Company policies.
• Assists with all departmental documentation
• Patrol Terrain Parks, assist Ski Patrol with any injuries and guest education
• Professionalism and strong guest service skills, attention to detail and timeliness.

• Perform additional tasks as requested by the General Manager and other Director Team members.

• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to speak, read and communicate clearly in English.
• Professionalism and strong guest service skills, attention to detail and timeliness.
• Flexible schedule required during peak times throughout the year.
• At least 1 year prior experience working in a terrain park, similar facility or in outside Ski resort work environment required.
• Must either snowboard or ski with advanced ability as determined by management. Riding Requirements- able to ride 50% of features in the terrain parks.
• Candidates 18 years or older are subject to a satisfactory background screening.
• Must be a team player flexible with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.
• Strong communication and team work skills, Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form including communicating on the mountain radio

• Previous Construction/Landscaping experience
• CPR/first Aid trained

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 516088
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function: Terrain Park