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 program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Join us to create your Experience of a Lifetime!

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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Seasonal Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

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

Job Specifications:

• Housing: Not available
• Outlet: Breckenridge
• Schedule & Shift Availability: Year Round / Full Time

Job Summary:

Based in Breckenridge, the Health and Safety Senior Specialist supports the Health and Safety Sr. Manager in the development and implementation of all health and safety programs for Breckenridge, other mountains and also at times will support the hospitality divisions. This applies to both winter and summer operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with operations personnel and influence key stakeholders to assure employee/guest safety is highly visible and is managed proactively day-to-day
• Conduct weekly audits related to safety and health on-mountain and/or property.
• Assure incident investigation findings are documented and tracked and assure completion of corrective actions.
• Support the implementation of company safety policies and programs to prevent unsafe work practices.
• Present training programs related to health and safety
• Review loss information and provide information on trends
• Provide technical support to management and employees on all subject matter related to safety
• Establish a strong presence in mountain operations and mountain dining while working closely with various levels of management.
• Attend department leadership meetings on a regular basis and participate in senior leadership meetings when necessary.
• Act as Health and Safety Lead when Health and Safety Manager is not there
• Assure company compliance with national standards such as OSHA, ANSI, NFPA and other national safety regulatory agencies.
• Maintain communication with project managers representing 3rd party contractors on site.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health and safety-related field or equivalent work experience
• Advanced skier/snowboarder
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proven ability to work within a team and build relationships across departments and functions
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time in variable weather conditions
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop and implement presentations and trainings in front of large groups of people.
• Strong understanding of all Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or related field
• Knowledge of OSHA, Ski Safety Act and other applicable regulations
• Previous Vail Resorts experience
• Familiarity with Breckenridge Mountain
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience

The budgeted range starts at $45,000 - $62,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

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 438836