Senior Manager: Mountain Operations

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.

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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 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 Senior Manager of Mountain Operations is responsible for leading all core mountain operations functions at Roundtop Mountain Resort, including Snow Surfaces (Snowmaking, Grooming, Terrain Parks), Lift Experience (Lift Operations & Scanning), Fleet Maintenance, Lift Maintenance, and Ski Patrol.This role ensures safe, dependable, and exceptional experience for both employees & guests.

The Sr. Manager plays a key leadership role in developing, communicating, and executing resort goals and initiatives while fostering strong internal and external relationships. Success in this role is driven by effective leadership, financial stewardship, accountability, operational excellence, employee development, and a strong safety culture.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $70,944.80 - $93,494.73 Annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a caring safety culture with a goal of zero work‑related injuries
• Establish and manage departmental goals including operating budgets, capital projects, employee development, and operational performance
• Ensure reliability and quality of all mountain facilities and services to deliver an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Develop, oversee, forecast, and manage departmental operating and capital budgets
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop leaders and frontline employees; motivate,reward, and recognize performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all ANSI, OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations
• Improve operational efficiency through ongoing inter‑ and intra‑departmental communication and collaboration
• Participate in enterprise‑wide best practice groups to drive company‑wide results
• Serve as a Vail Resorts representative within the local community as needed
• Support long‑term planning and capital improvement initiatives across all mountain assets
• Ensure all required operational, mechanical, and maintenance records are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Job Requirements

• Prior mountain operations experience and/or comparable large‑scale operations leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or people‑leadership experience
• Experience with ROI analysis, financial forecasting, and capital project planning & management
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of mountain operations experience
• Experience with Snowmaking Operations
• Strong organization, administrative & communication skills
• Experience with 365CoPilot & MaintainX or similar systems
• Intermediate or higher-level skier or snowboarder
  
  

The expected pay range is $70,944.80 - $93,494.73 Annual bonus. 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 514297

Reference Date: 04/11/2026

Job Code Function: Mountain Operations