Mountain Safety Attendant

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

Job Summary:

The mountain safety attendant works as our on-hill representation of safety and guest service. Promote safety within our amazing sport by providing quality feedback and communication to our guests. Enjoy the outdoors and be the friendly face of the resort on the mountain.

Job Specifications

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

Job Responsibilities:

• To assist in the creation of the safest environment possible for our guests and staff.
• Enforce the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort policies with guests and employees.
• To create and maintain safe and well-marked trails/terrain for our guests.
• Be available when Patrol Dispatch needs extra personnel for crowd management.
• To ensure that the slow zones are well marked, monitored and guests are educated on Slow Zone objectives in a respectful manner.
• Perform speed control duties in pre-selected high traffic areas throughout the day.
• Communicating via radio.
• Provide strong guest service to internal and external guests.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Always show up on time, in uniform, and adhere to the grooming policy.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Able to work extended hours outdoors in an alpine environment in adverse weather conditions.
• Intermediate to advanced skier/snowboarder and ability to ride in all conditions.
• Ability to recognize inappropriate or reckless behaviour on the slopes.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive and friendly personality.

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 516800
Reference Date: 08/19/2026
Job Code Function: Mountain Safety