Assistant Manager, Ski Patrol Center of Excellence

Job overview

The Assistant Manager, Ski Patrol Center of Excellence role has a hybrid work arrangement for employees within 50 miles of the Broomfield, CO office, with onsite work Tuesday through Thursday and flexibility to work offsite Monday and Friday. Employees outside commuting distance may work remotely from the listed eligible jurisdictions. Compensation is $67,688–$96,697 per year. The role supports Vail Resorts’ Center of Excellence for professional ski patrol across its resorts. The assistant manager brings field expertise, training, and technical guidance to resort patrol teams in technical rescue or avalanche programs. By supporting consistent standards, safe operations, and cross-resort learning, the role connects on-mountain practice with enterprise program decisions.

What you'll do

• Provide hands-on coaching, field demonstrations, and technical guidance to resort patrol teams
• support joint training and cross-discipline alignment
• deliver training on management standards
• share field-level insights to inform strategy
• support culture-change efforts
• for avalanche programs, assist with operations, training, assessments, compliance, RACS planning and maintenance, and incident reporting or after-action reviews.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ski patrol

assistant manager

center of excellence

broomfield co

vail resorts

full-time

hybrid work

technical rescue

avalanche programs

regional travel

alpine operations

$67,688–$96,697/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ski passes, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, free ski lessons, discounts on lodging, food, gear, and shuttles, 401(k), employee assistance program, training and professional development
• full-time roles also include health, dental, vision, dependent ski passes, and critical illness and accident plans.

Why this role

Posting covers Technical Rescue Programs and Avalanche Programs; applicants may indicate interest in one or both. Regional travel and work in severe or austere alpine environments are required. Required credentials and experience vary by program.

About the employer

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