[High Salary] Lead Lift Operations
Company: Vail Mountain
Location: Vail
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
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 Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and
guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to
lift unloading. Service is the foundation of everything we stand
for at Vail Resorts and our Lift Experience Team is no exception to
this experience of a lifetime. As a Lift Operations Team Lead, you
will be responsible for the safe operation of resort lifts, oversee
employees in the Lift Experience Team, while being courteous and
efficient guest service champions with a proven ability to lead.
Job Specifications: - Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr -
Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 - Shift Type: Full Time
hours available - Working between 8-10 hours/day. - Weekends and
Holidays as needed - Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age -
Housing Availability: Yes Job Responsibilities: - Lead daily
operations of resort lifts such as scheduling staff and procedures
for opening and closing lifts - Assist with hiring, support, and
training of operators and scanners in daily operations and safety
Monitor and document lift operator performance and behavior to
provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or
correction action if necessary - Maintain up to date knowledge of
and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure
the safety of all guests - Work closely with ski patrol, mountain
safety, lift maintenance, and lift electric to assist and resolve
any problems that may arise on the mountain - Promote clean and
organized workstations - Receive and assess guest questions,
comments and complaints providing timely resolutions - A Team Lead
Lift Operator is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience
department who takes on additional training to support ticket
scanning - Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: - High School
Diploma or GED Equivalent required - 1-2 years of previous lift or
mountain operations experience required - Must be physically
capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40
lbs - Must be able to communicate fluently in English - Must be
able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing
and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven
surfaces. - Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights,
holidays, and weekends The expected pay range is $22.00/hr -
$23.48/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 509701 Reference
Date: 07/17/2025 Job Code Function: Lift Operations
Keywords: Vail Mountain, Vail , [High Salary] Lead Lift Operations, Hospitality & Tourism , Vail, Colorado
