Stable Attendant

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:  

The Stables Attendant will be responsible for the daily care of the horses and stables. If you have an interest in working with horses, this is the perfect position for you! No experience required. Help create an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests! 

Job Specifications:  

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


• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027  


• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 


• Minimum Age: At least 16 years of age  


• Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities managed by stables crew.  


• Daily care for the draft horses includes cleaning up the corrals as well as feeding them.  


• Able to pick hooves, brush, harness and bridle the draft horses 


• Assist with trail rides by helping guests on and off horses.  


• Tacking/bridling trail horses 


• Greet guests, check them in and ensure accurate completion of release forms; take payment. 


• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements: 

• We will teach you all necessary skills to be able to execute your job safely, no formal experience is necessary 


• Desire to learn and grow 


• Must be able to communicate fluently in English  


• Must be able to lift 50lbs  


• Ability to stand and walk continuously for up to 8 hours 


• Experience working with horses - preferred 


• Must be able to work in all weather conditions 

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  515905
Reference Date: 07/15/2026 
Job Code Function: Stables