Sports H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in California
H-2B visa sponsorship sports jobs in California span ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada, golf courses along the coast, and recreational facilities at major resort destinations like Lake Tahoe and Palm Springs. Employers including Squaw Valley, Pebble Beach Resorts, and large seasonal recreation operators regularly file H-2B petitions to staff temporary seasonal positions that domestic hiring alone cannot fill.
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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: Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts
At Vail Resorts, we're a community of innovators, adventurers, and leaders committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and employees. We challenge the status quo, embrace change, and strive to create unforgettable moments in some of the world's most iconic mountain destinations. Join us and discover what it means to Reach Your Peak.
About the Role
California Lodge is the primary gateway to Heavenly Mountain Resort and serves as the first impression for thousands of guests each day. Home to multiple food and beverage venues including Golden State Kitchen, Cal Bar, the Rockstar Après Deck and Hot Chocolate Heaven alongside numerous seasonal activations, employee functions and private events, this operation combines high-volume quick service with elevated hospitality in one of North America's premier ski destinations.
The General Manager serves as the operational leader for California Lodge Food & Beverage, responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences, inspiring and developing high-performing teams, driving financial results, and ensuring the lodge consistently reflects Heavenly's commitment to hospitality, quality, and operational excellence. Success in this role means fostering an operation where employees take pride in their work and guests leave with memorable experiences that inspire them to return.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $70,304.00 - $81,225.00 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Guest Experience
- Champion a guest-first culture by creating welcoming, memorable experiences throughout the operation.
- Ensure all guest-facing spaces remain clean, organized, presentation-ready, and reflective of Heavenly's hospitality standards through daily operational walkthroughs.
- Proactively resolve guest concerns while identifying opportunities to continuously improve the guest experience.
- Execute seasonal activations, après programming, entertainment, and special events in partnership with resort leadership and Marketing.
Operations & Execution
- Lead daily operations including staffing, production, service execution, inventory, and opening/closing readiness.
- Ensure consistent execution of company standards while maintaining facility presentation, equipment readiness, and operational preparedness.
- Support maintenance projects, renovations, and continuous operational improvements.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and applicable health, safety, food safety, and alcohol service regulations.
- Identify opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business performance.
Financial Performance
- Drive financial performance through effective labor management, purchasing, inventory controls, scheduling, and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor key business metrics including sales, labor, food cost, inventory variance, productivity, and guest satisfaction to make informed business decisions and improve performance.
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue through merchandising, menu execution, and operational innovation.
- Ensure accurate operational reporting, inventory accountability, and financial controls.
People Leadership
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
- Build engaged, high-performing teams through coaching, recognition, and performance management.
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for operational execution, safety, and guest service standards.
- Successfully lead teams through operational changes while maintaining a positive and engaged culture.
Resort Partnership
- Partner closely with Mountain Operations, Base Operations, Skier Services, Retail, Rentals, Ski School, Marketing, and other resort teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
- Demonstrate a One Team mindset by supporting resort-wide initiatives, special events, and peak operational periods.
- Serve as the primary operational leader for California Lodge during changing business conditions, weather events, and peak visitation periods.
Job Requirements:
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience managing high-volume food and beverage, hospitality, or resort operations.
- Experience leading multiple supervisors and large seasonal teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success managing financial performance, including labor, inventory, purchasing, food cost, and operating budgets.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing multiple food and beverage concepts or outlets preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and operational reporting systems.
- California Food Handler Certification and ServSafe Manager Certification required.
- TIPS Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and peak operating periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions.
- Ability to successfully complete the required skiing or snowboarding assessment for mountain access.
The expected pay range is $70,304.00 - $81,225.00 + 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 516162
Reference Date: 07/24/2026
Job Code Function: F&B General Management
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: Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts
At Vail Resorts, we're a community of innovators, adventurers, and leaders committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and employees. We challenge the status quo, embrace change, and strive to create unforgettable moments in some of the world's most iconic mountain destinations. Join us and discover what it means to Reach Your Peak.
About the Role
California Lodge is the primary gateway to Heavenly Mountain Resort and serves as the first impression for thousands of guests each day. Home to multiple food and beverage venues including Golden State Kitchen, Cal Bar, the Rockstar Après Deck and Hot Chocolate Heaven alongside numerous seasonal activations, employee functions and private events, this operation combines high-volume quick service with elevated hospitality in one of North America's premier ski destinations.
The General Manager serves as the operational leader for California Lodge Food & Beverage, responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences, inspiring and developing high-performing teams, driving financial results, and ensuring the lodge consistently reflects Heavenly's commitment to hospitality, quality, and operational excellence. Success in this role means fostering an operation where employees take pride in their work and guests leave with memorable experiences that inspire them to return.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $70,304.00 - $81,225.00 + annual bonus
- Employment Type: Year Round (10-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Guest Experience
- Champion a guest-first culture by creating welcoming, memorable experiences throughout the operation.
- Ensure all guest-facing spaces remain clean, organized, presentation-ready, and reflective of Heavenly's hospitality standards through daily operational walkthroughs.
- Proactively resolve guest concerns while identifying opportunities to continuously improve the guest experience.
- Execute seasonal activations, après programming, entertainment, and special events in partnership with resort leadership and Marketing.
Operations & Execution
- Lead daily operations including staffing, production, service execution, inventory, and opening/closing readiness.
- Ensure consistent execution of company standards while maintaining facility presentation, equipment readiness, and operational preparedness.
- Support maintenance projects, renovations, and continuous operational improvements.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and applicable health, safety, food safety, and alcohol service regulations.
- Identify opportunities to enhance guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and business performance.
Financial Performance
- Drive financial performance through effective labor management, purchasing, inventory controls, scheduling, and operational efficiencies.
- Monitor key business metrics including sales, labor, food cost, inventory variance, productivity, and guest satisfaction to make informed business decisions and improve performance.
- Identify opportunities to grow revenue through merchandising, menu execution, and operational innovation.
- Ensure accurate operational reporting, inventory accountability, and financial controls.
People Leadership
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop supervisors while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
- Build engaged, high-performing teams through coaching, recognition, and performance management.
- Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for operational execution, safety, and guest service standards.
- Successfully lead teams through operational changes while maintaining a positive and engaged culture.
Resort Partnership
- Partner closely with Mountain Operations, Base Operations, Skier Services, Retail, Rentals, Ski School, Marketing, and other resort teams to deliver a seamless guest experience.
- Demonstrate a One Team mindset by supporting resort-wide initiatives, special events, and peak operational periods.
- Serve as the primary operational leader for California Lodge during changing business conditions, weather events, and peak visitation periods.
Job Requirements:
- Five or more years of progressive leadership experience managing high-volume food and beverage, hospitality, or resort operations.
- Experience leading multiple supervisors and large seasonal teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success managing financial performance, including labor, inventory, purchasing, food cost, and operating budgets.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing multiple food and beverage concepts or outlets preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and operational reporting systems.
- California Food Handler Certification and ServSafe Manager Certification required.
- TIPS Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and peak operating periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying mountain weather conditions.
- Ability to successfully complete the required skiing or snowboarding assessment for mountain access.
The expected pay range is $70,304.00 - $81,225.00 + 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 516162
Reference Date: 07/24/2026
Job Code Function: F&B General Management
H-2B Sports Job Roles in California
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Search Sports Jobs in CaliforniaSports H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
Which sports and recreation companies in California sponsor H-2B visas?
Ski resorts, golf resort operators, and large outdoor recreation facilities are the most consistent H-2B visa sponsors in California. Employers such as Pebble Beach Resorts, Mammoth Mountain, and Lake Tahoe-area ski and recreation operators have filed H-2B petitions for seasonal roles. Sponsorship is tied to demonstrable temporary need, so companies with clear peak seasons, such as winter ski operations or summer waterpark facilities, are the most active filers.
Which cities or regions in California have the most sports H-2B sponsorship jobs?
The Lake Tahoe region, including South Lake Tahoe and Truckee, concentrates the highest volume of sports H-2B positions due to its winter ski season and summer outdoor recreation. The Monterey Peninsula, home to Pebble Beach and other golf destinations, is another active area. Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley generate seasonal golf and resort recreation demand, while coastal resort towns like Santa Barbara also see periodic sponsorship activity.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in California?
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work, so qualifying sports roles are those tied to a defined peak season rather than year-round operations. Common positions include ski lift operators, snow sports instructors, golf course maintenance workers, caddies, waterpark attendants, and outdoor recreation guides. The role must be genuinely temporary, the employer must demonstrate it cannot fill the position with available U.S. workers, and a Department of Labor certification is required before USCIS can approve the petition.
How do I find sports H-2B sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking U.S. visa sponsorship, including H-2B positions in sports and recreation. You can filter by visa type and state to surface California sports H-2B listings from verified sponsoring employers. Because H-2B petitions are season-specific, checking Migrate Mate regularly in the months before California's winter ski season (October through December) and summer recreation season (March through May) gives you the best chance of finding active openings.
Are there any California-specific considerations for sports H-2B sponsorship?
California's high cost of living affects how employers structure H-2B job offers, since the prevailing wage and housing logistics are factored into the petition. California also has state labor laws that apply to H-2B workers, including specific overtime rules and rest period requirements. The H-2B cap, set at 66,000 visas nationally per fiscal year and divided across two halves, means demand sometimes exceeds supply, which can affect whether a California employer's petition is approved even when all requirements are met.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B sports jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.