Sports H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Utah

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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:

Supervise and lead the Park City Ski Patrol training program. This includes implementing, delivering, documenting, and ensuring compliance with all safety and training programs. The Supervisor will contribute to daily operations, support guest and employee safety efforts, and help develop and enforce standards and procedures. This leader will directly supervise Patrol Training and all related tracking. This position will lead and drive resort and companywide safety, training, and operational objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• With support of the patrol manager, oversee the day-to-day operations of Park City Ski Patrol, including all facets of guest service, guest safety, medical care, snow safety, mountain safety, mountain maintenance and lift evacuation.
• Manages first and foremost with the Vail Leadership Competencies and Values, using the behavioral anchors as a guidance on management style.
• Foster a unified one mountain culture by reinforcing expectations and shared standards for performance and behavior.
• Possesses strong team management skills and has the capacity to coach and develop the team leadership skills of others including team leads, specialists and line staff.
• Competencies: Re-Imagine, Out Front, Drive, Develop, Connect, Passion, Elevate.
• Values: Serve Others, Do Right, Drive Value, Do Good, Be Safe, Have Fun, Be Inclusive.
• Champion a unified culture between Patrol and Mountain Safety by reinforcing clear expectations and shared standards for performance and behavior.
• Support the enforcement of on-mountain safety policies and skier/rider behavior standards.
• Coordination of department scheduling, training, and guest interactions.
• Support incident documentation, guest relations, and code enforcement processes.
• Coaching and development of the training team leads as well as the trainers.
• Design, implement, and oversee training programs for patrollers and mountain safety staff, covering all core competencies, safety protocols, and departmental procedures.
• Track training completion, certifications, and skill progression for all teams; support performance reviews and professional development.
• Provide clear feedback and coaching to employees based on training observations and daily performance.
• Work collaboratively with patrol and overall resort leadership to deliver consistent operational support, manage mountain projects, lead and drive resort and company standards.
• Actively support the adoption of new procedures; encourage team buy-in and help others navigate change with confidence.
• Engage and motivate team members through recognition, feedback, and a positive leadership presence.
• Assist Patrol Managers with hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of new team members.
• Utilize internal resources and budgets (as approved) to advance department education, including outside courses or certifications.
• Actively drives efficient implementation of training programs and educational opportunities as outlined by the current collective bargaining agreement.
• Coordinate with other departments, teams, and EEs to ensure resort safety and training goals are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• 5 years ski patrol experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles with extensive ski patrol experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing:
• Out-of-bounds search and rescue operations
• Lift evacuations
• Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response
• Strong interpersonal and guest service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven skills in leadership, problem-solving, innovation, and team development are important.
• Safety-minded with a history of leading high-stakes operational teams.
• Must be able to handle conflict with diplomacy and tact.
• Must be successful with influencing a positive culture, change, empowering the workforce and driving employee engagement.
• Must have and keep OEC certification current.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ski at a professional skier level in all snow and weather conditions, daily, for two hours minimum and up to eight hours at a time.
• Be able to lift (and ski with) a minimum of 50 lbs daily, if the opportunity presents itself.
• Must have frequent ability to lift, stand, walk, sit, and maneuver in all climate conditions on mountain, in high elevation territories.
• Must have full dexterity of hands and fingers to feel and maneuver in cold temperatures.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in all weather conditions at a high elevation.
• Ability to communicate with our guests verbally - listening and talking in a calm manner.
• Must have good vision (corrected or not corrected) – with ability to see up-close, in the distance, peripheral, depth perception and have the ability to adjust focus.

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $71,158.89 /Annum. 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 514753

Reference Date: 05/07/2026

Job Code Function: Ski Patrol