Job Description

Ticket Checker

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.

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

Job Summary: As a Ticket Checker, you will play an essential role in creating an experience of a lifetime for our guests on the Lift Experience Team. The Lift Experience Team's mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Ticket Checker, you will primarily work in the lift mazes by greeting guests by name and validating their access every time. You will play a unique role at our resorts by providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere for our guests while ensuring our products' integrity.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available
• Working between 8-10 hours/day Weekends and Holidays as needed
• Skill Level: Entry Level
• Minimum Age: At least 14 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver premium guest service by providing information and assistance with a smile
• Validate tickets to ensure our guests have their own valid product before loading our lifts
• Work cooperatively with Lift Operators and other teams to ensure lift lines are safely managed and lifts are loaded efficiently
• Maintain and secure departmental equipment - scan devices, radios, etc.
• Escalate issues to leadership as they arise, from safety to products
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• May need to provide some of their own gear
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner
• Must adhere to safety standards and procedures. Be Safe is our number one value!

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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.

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