What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Lead Ski Patrol position at Crested Butte Mountain Resort?
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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
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Job Summary:
The Snow Safety Team Lead will be responsible for assisting the Snow Safety Supervisor to create and implement each day’s operational goals with the avalanche hazard mitigation program for Crested Butte Mountain Resort; as well as assisting with/coordinating daily weather forecasting and documentation related to snow safety. The Snow Safety team lead will work with the Snow Safety Supervisor and Patrol Managers to ensure complete compliance with federal and state agencies regarding explosives licensing, purchase, storage, handling and training. The Snow Safety Team Lead will assist with managing the boot packing program. The Team Lead will assist with implementing our Snow Safety training program, ensuring team members are appropriately trained and prepared to take on assigned Snow Safety tasks, and ensuring the Crested Butte Snow Safety program is aligned with the best practices within Vail Resorts and the broader industry.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $34.00/hr - $39.00/hr
- Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
- Function as a leader and skiing member of the ski patrol team
- Assist the Snow Safety Supervisor with creating and implementing a safe and effective avalanche mitigation program
- Assist in implementing the training program and mentoring snow safety procedures with all members of the patrol
- Assist with managing the boot packing program, including hiring, performance management, and entering hours in collaboration with the other Team Lead and Snow Safety Supervisor
- Track and maintain adequate explosives inventory
- Assist with ensuring compliance with federal and state explosives regulations
- Maintain a positive work culture with unwavering commitment to constant improvement, safety, mentoring and training
- Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within Ski Patrol and the resort as a whole with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury.
- Develop future leaders within the scope of this position’s responsibility and seek to improve the team through increased responsibility and accountability
- Assist in all aspects of the Snow Safety Program as needed on a daily and annual basis to include: forecasting, data recording, daily route assignments, explosives program administration, training, mentoring.
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Colorado EMT or higher level of medical certification with focus in emergency medicine
- Colorado Type 1 Explosives Permit
- Basic computer knowledge and organizational skills
- English speaking, writing and comprehension
- 21 years of age
- Skiing and related activities, working in outdoor winter mountain weather
- Use of explosives, exposure to noise
- Equipment used: skis, some power tools, snowmobile
- Advanced level snowmobile operator
- Expert Alpine Skiing Ability
Preferred
- Greater than 6 seasons experience in Ski Patrol with avalanche mitigation duties
- Pro 1, Pro 2, or equivalent
- Leadership Experience
- Teaching Experience
- Advanced Computer Skills
The expected pay range is $34.00/hr - $39.00/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 512671
Reference Date: 11/21/2025
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol
Salary : $34 - $39