Assistant Manager Lift Operations

Job Description

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 :

Mountain Operations is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic leader to join our highly successful Lift Experience Team. We’re looking for someone who can inspire the team to perform at their best while managing a safe, engaging, and adaptable work environment

The Lift Experience Assistant Manager is a dynamic position that requires strong organizational, technical, training and people skills. The ideal candidate will be able to make timely, informed decisions in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment. This position works closely with the Lift Experience Manager and Assistant Manager, as well as 2 Lift Experience Supervisors and their teams, to ensure consistently high standard of service for both external guests and internal employees. You will also collaborate with the Lift Experience team at Northstar Mountian.

Key responsibilities include daily oversight of the Lift Operations Team, ensuring appearance, performance, safety and guest service standards are maintained to the highest level expected. A positive attitude and professional demeanor are essential to help cultivate a supportive and motived work environment. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team member across departments and at all levels of management.

Job Specifications :

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Job Requirements :

The expected pay range is $25.00 / hr - $29.55 / 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  512071

Reference Date :  10 / 11 / 2025

Job Code Function :  Lift Operations