Lead Adventure Center

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 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

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Specifications:

The Adventure Center Lead assists with the management of day to day operations of the Ice Rink outside Keystone Lodge and Spa. Experience with a high level of guest service and ice rink upkeep are paramount.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Ice Rink

• Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.76 / hour

• Shift type: Full Time, Weekends and Holidays

• Housing: May Be Available

• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate the zamboni to maintain the ice rink
• Greet every guest with a smile and provide exceptional guest service
• Assist customers with skate admission and rentals
• Complete cash and credit card sales and returns on point of sale
• Follow and monitor proper cash handling procedures as outlined in the bank contract and training manual
• Complete food and beverage sales at snack bar, including alcohol sales
• Ability to be self-motivated and willing to work in both fast and slow paced environments
• Assist with staff supervision
• Accurately execute opening and closing procedures, including daily financial reports
• Monitor ice rink to enforce rules and safety guidelines, including acting as a skate guard if intermediate level skater or above
• Utilize the Inventory Pool Viewer to monitor sleigh ride counts and be prepared for check-ins
• Light cleaning and basic maintenance
• Snow removal on the ice rink and paths/stairs around the Adventure Center
• Assist with special events

Job Qualifications:

• High school Degree – required
• College Degree – preferred
• Clean Driving Record
• One year previous cash handling experience - required
• 1 years supervisory experience – required
• 1 years opening and closing cash registers – preferred
• Previous guest service experience – required
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays – required
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Fluent in the English language, both written and verbal – required
• Skate sharpening experience- bonus

The expected pay range is $22.00 - $23.76. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 503082
Reference Date: 07/18/2024
Job Code Function: Activities