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Lifeguard

Vail Resorts
Published
August 15, 2026
Expires
Never
Location
Champion, PA

Description

**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 (https://jobs.vailresortscareers.com/content/Perks-and-Benefits/?locale=en\_US)

**Job Summary:**

As a Lifeguard, you will be in charge of watching over the water and surrounding areas, as well responding to emergency situations. Join us in providing our guests with an Experience of a Lifetime!

**Job Specifications:**

+ Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

+ Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027

+ Shift Type: Part Time hours available

+ Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

+ Housing Availability: No

**Job Responsibilities:**

+ Provide legendary service to all internal and external guests

+ Provide guest safety by watching over water, deck and surrounding areas.

+ Lifeguards must respond to emergency situations as needed.

+ Maintain a cleanliness of pool deck and facilities

+ Display knowledge of pool facilities such as length and depth of all pools.

+ Interact with guests while adhering to company customer service standards, policies and procedures.

+ Must determine houseguests from outside guests and accept payment or collect tickets.

+ Maintains order in swimming areas, monitors pool and room temperature, inspects facilities for cleanliness.

+ Other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements:**

+ Lifeguard Certification

+ CPR for the Professional Rescuer

+ First Aid Certification

+ AED and Oxygen Certification

+ Preventing Disease Transmission

+ Water Safety Instructor

+ Pesticide Applicator

+ COP

+ Fire Extinguisher Training*

+ Must be able to communicate fluently in English

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, click here (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/default.aspx)

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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 516716_

_Reference Date: 08/16/2026_

_Job Code Function: Activities/Recreation_

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