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- Employment type
- Full-time, Temporary
- Experience level
- Senior
- Posting language
- English
Job summary
The Senior Events Host is responsible for the setup, execution, and teardown of on-mountain competition services and race events. They act as a resort ambassador while ensuring the proper handling of event equipment and maintaining clear communication via mountain radio.
Job details
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 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: As a Senior Events Host, you will help to run the day-to-day operations of the on-mountain competition services events from the setup of the site, through the execution of the event to tear down and clean up once the event is over. You will gain valuable work experience and learn efficient work practices which will be transferable to many future employment opportunities. Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $20.53/hr - $24.15/hr Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Shift Type: Full Time hours available Early mornings, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime shifts may be required Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities: To continually strive to exceed our guest’s expectations through events and races hosted at Whistler Blackcomb. Ability to work as part of a team to complete daily tasks during events. Will be instrumental in the setup, execution and tear down of all competition services events during the winter season. Expected to be up to date with all event information and act as a resort ambassador. Responsible use and proper storage and handling of timing equipment, fencing, banners, shovels, and other event materials. Maintain cleanliness and safe access to our different equipment storage areas. Assisting in the transportation of event equipment. Will be required to possess and/or learn functional job skills in at least one different area within the department. Responsible for mountain radio events and race communication. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications: Able to commit to the event calendar. Able to work for extended hours outside with variable weather conditions. Able to work holidays, weekends, and evenings as necessary Intermediate/Advanced skiing or snowboarding required At least 1 year’s full-time experience in the sports event’s operations field. Previous experience in the setting of ski racecourses, ability to assess where safety measures are needed on courses, and previous gatekeeping/race official experience necessary. Intermediate/Advanced mountain biking is an asset. Level I race official certification is an asset. BC Driver's License is an asset. The expected pay range is $20.53/hr - $24.15/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 518809 Reference Date: 11/12/2026 Job Code Function: Competition Services
What you’ll do
The Senior Events Host is responsible for the setup, execution, and teardown of on-mountain competition services and race events. They act as a resort ambassador while ensuring the proper handling of event equipment and maintaining clear communication via mountain radio.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of full-time experience in sports event operations and possess intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding skills. Previous experience in setting ski racecourses and gatekeeping is necessary, along with the ability to work in variable outdoor weather conditions.
Benefits
- Free ski passes
- Free ski and snowboard lessons
- Retail discounts
- Training and development
- Wellness benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
- Discounted lift tickets
- Lodging discounts
- Food discounts
- Gear discounts
- Mountain shuttle discounts
Listed skills
- Teamwork · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- Logistics · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Event operations
- Racecourse setting
- Gatekeeping
- Race official
- Mountain radio communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Site setup
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Safety assessment
- Logistics
- Event coordination
- Communication
- Operations
- Training And Development
- Valid Driver's License
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Cleanliness
- Referral Marketing
- Event Operations
Job areas
- Sports & Recreation
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Host/Hostess
- Host / Hostess
- Waiters
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
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