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Events Coordinator

Vail Resorts3 days ago
Whistler, BC
$20 - $26/hourly
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance after 500 hours
Critical Illness and Accident coverage
Free Epic ski passes and lessons

About the role

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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 Epic 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.

Job 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
  • RSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours of service)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Excellent training and professional development
  • Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

  • Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
  • Free ski passes for dependents
  • Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

As an Event Coordinator, you’ll support and lead the planning, organization, and execution of on-mountain races and sporting events. This role focuses on both office-based administrative responsibilities and on-site event operations, helping ensure that each event runs smoothly from concept to wrap up.

Job Specifications:

  • Outlet: Race Services – Events Office
  • Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $26.05/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
  • Shift Type: Full Time hours available
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a Whistler Blackcomb ambassador, staying informed on event details and delivering outstanding guest service.
  • Set up and maintain online registration and ticketing platforms for events.
  • Prepare and organize event supplies, such as race info packages, start lists, results, awards, and prizing.
  • Update event records, maintain the event calendar, and contribute to social media scheduling.
  • Respond to guest and participant inquiries via phone, email, and in-person in a professional and timely manner.
  • Act in event official roles, including race secretary, starter, timer, scorekeeper, and more.
  • Produce timely and accurate results and assist with awards presentations.
  • Gather and manage guest/participant feedback during and after events.
  • Be present on-hill during events to lead or support the event host team and manage the run-of-show.
  • Complete thorough event wrap-up reports, including post-mortems, sponsor and media reports, surveys, and follow-up communications.

Job Requirements:

  • Outgoing and guest-focused, with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong typing, computer, and Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Intermediate-level skiing or snowboarding ability (advanced is an asset).
  • Able to work long hours in alpine mountain conditions (cold, wind, snow, sun).
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Strong numerical aptitude and data handling skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, showing leadership when needed.
  • Flexible and adaptable to variable work hours, including weekends and holidays.
  • Previous event coordination or sports industry experience is a strong asset.
  • Must provide a clear criminal record check.
  • Submission of a resume is required.

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 511069
Reference Date: 08/30/2025
Job Code Function: Mountain Events

About Vail Resorts

Hospitality
5001-10,000

Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun and Crans-Montana in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. In 2016, our company launched the industry-changing Epic Pass. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). ​

We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport.

In addition to our 42 resorts in four countries, our company owns and/or manages a collection of elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, a portfolio of vacation rentals, condominiums and branded hotels located in close proximity to our mountain destinations, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. ​

Interested in joining our team? Come work and play in the mountains! Discover (or re-discover!) a passion for the outdoors with free ski pass(es), free ski/snowboard lessons, a 40% retail discount, and much more. Receive $20/hr starting wage, health/wellness benefits, and training through our Epic Service development experience. Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means building lifelong connections with people from around the world.​

Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.