Skilled Ski Patrol

Job overview

Skilled Ski Patrol is an onsite, winter-seasonal role in West Dover, VT. The posting lists a starting wage of $21.00–$25.05 per hour. The patrol team supports Vail Resorts’ mission to create a safe and positive mountain experience for staff and guests. The patroller promotes mountain safety, assists ill or injured guests, and supports evacuations and trail operations. The role contributes to guest and staff safety by responding to incidents, providing first aid, and maintaining safe mountain conditions.

What you'll do

• Provide first aid and basic life support
• transport injured or ill guests
• maintain written and digital records
• support slope and snow safety
• set up, maintain, and remove trail equipment
• conduct mountain sweeps
• assist with lift evacuations
• operate snowmobiles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

skilled ski patrol

west dover vt

vail resorts

$21–$25.05/hour

winter seasonal 2026/2027

first aid

mountain safety

guest evacuation

trail maintenance

expert skier or rider

outdoor emergency care

weekend and holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free employee ski passes and ski lessons, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles, 401(k), employee assistance program, training, professional development, and referral program.

Why this role

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027; full-time hours are available, with work four days per week from mid-October 2026 through April 30, 2027 or longer. Requires expert skiing or riding, a ski test, and participation in the National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care course and orientation. Housing is available.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.