Assistant Manager: Snowmaking - Salary

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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 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 Summary:

The Snowmaking Supervisor leads daily snowmaking operations, supervises crews, and coordinates equipment use to produce quality snow coverage. This position adjusts production to weather conditions and mountain priorities, supports equipment maintenance, enforces safety procedures, and communicates with grooming and mountain operations teams to prepare terrain for guests.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $70,631.00
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train employees in equipment operation, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate the setup, operation, inspection, and relocation of snow guns, hoses, and related equipment.
• Monitor pumps, air compressors, water systems, and operating pressures.
• Identify equipment problems and coordinate repairs with maintenance personnel.
• Enforce required PPE use and established safety procedures.
• Communicate conditions, production progress, and terrain readiness to grooming and mountain operations teams.
• Maintain accurate shift reports, equipment records, and maintenance logs.
• Support efficient use of water, energy, equipment, and labor throughout the snowmaking season.

Job Requirements:

Snowmaking experience:

• Previous experience operating snowmaking equipment and understanding snow production procedures.

Leadership skills:

• Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and assign daily work to snowmaking crews.

Equipment knowledge:

• Working knowledge of snow guns, pumps, air compressors, hydrants, hoses, and water distribution systems.

Weather awareness:

• Ability to interpret temperature, humidity, wet-bulb temperature, and wind conditions to guide production.

Troubleshooting ability:

• Ability to identify equipment problems, perform authorized basic maintenance, and communicate repair needs.

Safety commitment:

• Knowledge of PPE requirements, pressure-system hazards, equipment isolation procedures, and emergency response practices.

Physical capability:

• Ability to handle hoses and equipment and work across steep, snowy, and icy terrain in cold outdoor conditions.

Scheduling and communication:

• Availability for overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and changing weather windows, with clear radio communication and accurate shift reporting.

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $70,631.00. 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 518805

Reference Date: 11/12/2026

Job Code Function: Snowmaking