What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter Activities Guide - Adventure Ridge - Winter Seasonal - Vail Mountain position at vailresorts.valhalla.stage?
Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.
Located at 10,350 feet, Adventure Ridge is packed with high altitude fun! We work hard so our guests can play hard. From Kid’s Snowmobiling and rip roaring Tubing to the Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster, we offer a family experience Like Nothing on Earth.
Is living in a beautiful mountain setting on your bucket list? Do you dream about taking fresh turns in fresh powder? Adventure Ridge can help you achieve those goals! We operate Tuesday through Saturday and are open to the public from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm (actual times may vary depending on business volumes). With hours like that, you can have the most vertical feet of anyone on the mountain!
We are looking for employees who have a passion for the mountains and who want to share that passion with guests, by providing fun and memorable experiences at Adventure Ridge.
Tubing
The Adventure Ridge Winter Tubing Hill is an eight lane hill that is roughly 890 feet long with a 110 foot vertical drop. Riders are taken to the top of the hill by magic carpet and can reach speeds upwards of 30 miles an hour.
Kid’s Snowmobiles
The Adventure Ridge Kid’s Snowmobiles operate on a closed track with specially designed mini snowmobiles that run approximately six miles an hour around Blizzard Speedway. Riders travel at their preferred pace.
Forest Flyer™ Mountain Coaster
The Forest Flyer™ winds its way 3,400 feet down the mountain, following the natural contours of the landscape through the forest. Participants control their speed with the manual brakes.
Ski Bike Tours
Just like riding a bike but different, our Ski Bike tours are a unique nighttime activity for intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders.
General Responsibilities
- Snow removal from all activities, tubing building, Adventure Bahn carpet lift, coaster track
- Constantly monitor the adherence of safety policies to ensure that our guest and staff safety is our highest priority
- Perform daily inspections on all activities
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays and extended hours during peak times
- Must be comfortable working in a high alpine environment (working through inclement weather conditions)
- Able to meet Colorado State requirements for all background checks
- Able to communicate instruction for and monitor participation in various winter activities
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or employees of organization
Be a part of the resort where it all started. Imagine belonging to a team that delivers the life of luxury to its guests while infusing the mountain lifestyle in every experience. Are you someone that never settles for second best? Take your mountain exploration to the next level and join a passionate group of people who thrive on extraordinary customer service. Come help us deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled and unflinching. Join the team at Vail – a place that’s Like Nothing on Earth. www.vailresortscareers.com
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 144447
