Assistant Manager: Ski Patrol

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.

Rockies

• Vail
• Beaver Creek
• Breckenridge
• Park City
• Keystone
• Crested Butte
• Grand Teton Lodge Company
• Vail Resorts Headquarters

West

• Heavenly
• Northstar
• Kirkwood
• Stevens Pass

Northeast

• Stowe
• Okemo
• Mount Snow
• Hunter
• Attitash
• Wildcat
• Mount Sunapee
• Crotched

Mid-Atlantic

• Liberty
• Roundtop
• Whitetail
• Jack Frost Big Boulder

Midwest

• Wilmot
• Afton Alps
• Mt Brighton
• Alpine Valley
• Boston Mills & Brandywine
• Mad River Mountain
• Hidden Valley
• Snow Creek
• Paoli Peaks

Canada

• Whistler Blackcomb

Australia

• Perisher
• Falls Creek
• Hotham

Assistant Manager: Ski Patrol - Salary

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Whistler, BC, Canada

Company: Whistler Blackcomb

Shift Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime

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 Epic 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.

Job 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
• RRSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time Roles Are Eligible For The Above, Plus

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager for Ski Patrol is a managerial position tasked with being responsible for leading multiple patrollers and mountain safetyf for the day-to-day operations on the mountain. This role will oversee the daily patrol functions and help coordinate with Senior Leaders to facilitate daily projects. Drive a strong safety and guest service culture within Patrol. Participate in daily operations as an advanced patroller, search and rescue or specialty area as needed.

This position must be committed to providing the highest standard of service and a willingness to support all operations. The role will be committed to leadership development and operational continuity. This job requires strong leadership qualities, enthusiasm and passion for driving culture and innovative capabilities that maintain Vail Resorts.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $60,433.00 - $83,356.00
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities

Culture

• Leads first and foremost with the Vail Leadership Competencies and Values, using the behavioral anchors as a guidance on leadership style
• Competencies: Re-Imagine, Outfront, Drive, Develop, Connect, Passion
• Values: Serve Others, D Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun
• Supportive and persuasive of change; Guides others towards successful adoption of change and clarifies the reasons, proactively helping others deal with the effects in a positive manner that builds the team
• Drive a positive patrol culture by holding patrollers accountable to performance and behavioral standards of the Company
• Positively support the combined patrol culture by supporting new procedures that work towards this goal
• Work constructively to bring solutions to the leadership table while vocally supporting agreed upon new changes with the patrol teams
• Recognize and reward employees for the positive behaviors and operational excellence
• Values based on their relative contribution to the