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Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons \nMORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles\n401(k) Retirement Plan \nEmployee Assistance Program\nExcellent training and professional development\nFull Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:\nHealth Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)\nFree ski passes for dependents\nCritical Illness and Accident plans\nVail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment for Broomfield-based roles where employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.\nPlease note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.\nIn 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.\nWe follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. 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