Lead, Competition Services

Job overview

The Lead, Competition Services role is onsite in Keystone, CO. The posting lists a starting wage of $23.00 per hour and an expected range of $23.00–$29.22 per hour. This winter-seasonal 2026/2027 position supports Vail Resorts’ mountain operations and competition venues. The role helps prepare and maintain ski and snowboard school facilities, kids’ trails, and event areas, while coordinating with teams across the mountain and assisting guests and employees.

What you'll do

• Groom and maintain kids’ trails
• set up and tear down outdoor teaching areas
• install and maintain ski and snowboard school park features and terrain
• clean on-mountain facilities
• maintain padding, fencing, and signs
• shovel snow
• provide snowmobile support for projects, races, events, maintenance, and guest assistance
• communicate courteously with guests and employees.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

competition services lead

ski and snowboard

mountain operations

keystone co

vail resorts

winter seasonal 2026/2027

$23–$29.22/hour

trail grooming

snowmobile

ski school

event venues

housing available

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, and referral program.

Why this role

Requires intermediate or higher skiing or riding ability (Level 6+), a valid U.S. driver’s license, and ability to work outdoors in all weather for 8+ hours per day. Housing availability is listed as yes.

About the employer

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