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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 June 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:

Beaver Creek Hiking Center will perpetuate the vision of being the number one luxury family resort in the world. This will be accomplished through offering rarefied experiences to guests through world class and engaging activities and hikes in Beaver Creek resort.

The overarching goal of the Beaver Creek Hiking Center is to support and coordinate family friendly activities and attractions as assigned by the Hiking Center Manager to create meaningful and engaging experiences for guests in Beaver Creek.

Under the direction of the Hiking Center Manager, the primary duties of the Hiking Guide are as follows:

• Assist in the planning, set up, and execution of Hiking Center activities on a weekly basis
• Assist with booking hikes and public relations for the Hiking Center and other Beaver Creek Summer Activities. 
• Assist in general office tasks as needed
• Brand representative - expected to represent high expectations of the company and brand conducting business while interacting with integrity and keeping the best interest of Beaver Creek in mind

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr- $24.69/hr 
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026 
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Outstanding work ethic. The Hiking Center Guide must be willing to work odd hours, do manual labor (requires a lot of hands-on work which may include site set-up/take-down, taking supplies to/from storage facilities, etc.) and work through the elements as needed.
• Ability to prioritize and follow-through. It is important to be able to prioritize projects, ask for direction when needed and follow through on the completion of tasks.
• Self-motivated/Self-sufficient.  Our department is extremely busy and the Hiking Center Guide will be expected to take on a lot of responsibility and work independently without supervision.
• Good teamwork skills.  Although the Hiking Center Guide will be expected to work on his/her own for much of the time, he/she will also constantly be interacting with kids, parents, and other members of other departments.
• Excellent organization skills.  Being detail oriented and very organized is essential to the success of the Hiking Center.  Beaver Creek’s Hiking Center is multifaceted and the Guides must have every aspect planned well in advance.
• Excellent problem solving skills. The ability to gather the necessary information in order to make decisions is a very important trait for the Hiking Center Guide to have.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Positive attitude.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position finds enjoyment and satisfaction in working with guests outdoors. The required skills for this position are:

• Desire to teach and lead guests in adventure experiences. 
• Willing to gain Knowledge of Flora, Fauna, Weather, First Aid and CPR, Geology, and History of Beaver Creek and surrounding areas as well as other Resort Activities. 
• Able to be First Aid and CPR Certified (with in the program)
• Excellent organization skills. Hiking Center Guide must have every aspect planned well in advance as well as maintain ability to be nimble.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills as the department develops and grows.
• Be able to work with structure and process, and assist in developing these processes where none exist.
• Outstanding work ethic. Candidate must be willing to work odd hours and holidays, do manual labor and work through the elements.
• Self-motivated/Self-sufficient. Candidate will be expected to take on a lot of responsibility without being constantly supervised. 
• Good teamwork skills.  We are a very tight team and we also must work closely with other departments throughout the resort. Candidate must be willing to be a team player always.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Functional in Adobe and computer based applications are preferred.
• Positive “can-do” attitude is a must.

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr- $24.69/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  514927
Reference Date: 05/20/2026 
Job Code Function: Activities/Recreation