Supervisor Lift Experience
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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
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Job Summary:
Keystone Mountain Operations is seeking a motivated and safety-focused leader to join the Lift Experience Team. The Lift Experience Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily lift operations by providing frontline leadership, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring exceptional guest and employee experiences.
This position provides direct leadership and support to Lift Experience Leads and the broader Lift Experience Team, helping ensure safe, efficient, and guest-focused operations. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can make sound decisions, adapt to changing operational needs, and effectively coach and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.
Working closely with Lift Experience Managers and Assistant Managers, the Supervisor helps execute department goals, maintain operational readiness, and foster a positive team culture centered around safety, accountability, employee development, and guest service.
Job Specifications:
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Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr
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Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
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Shift Type: Full Time hours available
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Working between 8-10 hours/day
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Weekends and Holidays as needed
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Skill Level: Team Lead
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Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
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Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to Lift Experience Leads and the Lift Experience Team.
- Support safe and efficient operation of lifts, mazes, and loading/unloading areas.
- Develop and mentor Lift Experience Leads, supporting their growth, leadership effectiveness, and operational performance.
- Conduct bi-weekly 1:1 meetings with assigned Leads to provide coaching, feedback, and development support.
- Assist in facilitating monthly Lead meetings focused on operational consistency, communication, training, and leadership development.
- Complete operational, safety, and service audits to ensure compliance with departmental standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide performance feedback and coaching to operators through direct observation and partnership with Leads.
- Conduct daily lineups, safety meetings, and operational briefings.
- Ensure employees follow established operating procedures, safety standards, and appearance expectations.
- Monitor team performance and provide timely recognition, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Assign and adjust staffing to meet operational and business needs.
- Monitor weather, terrain, and operational conditions and communicate impacts to staff and leadership.
- Respond to and assist with guest concerns, incidents, and operational disruptions.
- Complete daily inspections, documentation, and operational reporting.
- Ensure compliance with CPTSB, OSHA, ANSI, USFS, and company requirements.
- Communicate departmental, mountain, and company information in a timely and effective manner.
- Support onboarding and training of new and returning employees.
- Partner with Managers and Assistant Managers to address employee performance concerns and operational challenges.
- Assist with seasonal opening, closing, and operational transition activities.
- Serve as a visible role model for safety, guest service, professionalism, and company values.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
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1-2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience required
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Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs
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Must be able to communicate fluently in English
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Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $29.22/hr. 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 515873
Reference Date: 07/14/2026
Job Code Function: Lift Experience
Summary
Lead lift operations team to ensure safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Job title
Supervisor Lift Experience
Experience level
1-2 years
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
leisure and recreation
Location requirements
On-site at mountain resorts, remote not allowed.
Salary
$22k–$29k
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location