Director, Golf Services
Vail Resorts · Brush · $120,000–$140,000 (stated in the posting)
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 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 experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
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, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Director of Golf provides strategic and operational leadership for Red Sky Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club, ensuring exceptional member and guest experiences, strong financial performance, and consistent execution across both properties. This position oversees the Senior Manager of Golf at Beaver Creek Golf Club, the Senior Managers of Agronomy at Red Sky and Beaver Creek Golf, and is responsible for golf operations, retail, instruction, tournaments, staffing, service standards, and cross-functional coordination while protecting the distinct identity and experience of each club. The Director serves as a highly visible ambassador for the golf portfolio and builds trusted relationships with members, guests, ownership stakeholders, resort leaders, community partners, and employees.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $120,000 - $140,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity
- Employment Type: Year Round
- Shift Type: Full Time hours
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: No
Job Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a unified golf strategy that advances service, reputation, participation, and financial goals for both Red Sky Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club.
- Translate enterprise and resort priorities into clear operating plans, standards, and measurable outcomes.
- Preserve the differentiated positioning of each club while identifying opportunities to share talent, systems, purchasing, programming, and best practices.
- Partner with senior resort, club, hospitality, sales, marketing, finance, human resources, and mountain leadership to deliver an integrated experience.
Golf Operations and Guest Experience
- Lead all daily golf operations, including tee-sheet management, pace of play, outside services, practice facilities, cart operations, retail, instruction, tournaments, and special events.
- Establish and maintain elevated service standards that anticipate the needs of members, guests, groups, and resort visitors.
- Maintain a visible leadership presence, respond effectively to feedback, and resolve service concerns with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Collaborate closely with golf course maintenance leaders to align playing conditions, course access, event schedules, and guest communications.
- Ensure operating procedures support safety, asset protection, regulatory compliance, and a consistent premium experience.
People Leadership and Culture
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, performance management, and accountability for the Sr. Manager of Golf at Beaver Creek Golf Club, and golf course agronomy leaders, while recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-performing leadership team and seasonal workforce across both golf operations.
- Create clear accountability through defined goals, regular communication, performance feedback, and succession planning.
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture grounded in integrity, professionalism, and employee engagement.
- Build staffing and scheduling plans that meet business needs while supporting productivity, development, and a positive employee experience.
- Model visible, hands-on leadership and ensure teams understand how their work contributes to the broader resort and club strategy.
Financial and Commercial Performance
- Own annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, labor management, capital recommendations, and financial results for golf operations.
- Monitor revenue, expense, participation, labor, retail, instructional, and service metrics; take timely action to address risks and opportunities.
- Advance strategies that support rounds, membership value, group and tournament business, retail performance, instruction, and ancillary revenue.
- Evaluate pricing, product mix, technology, and operating practices to improve performance without compromising the member or guest experience.
- Prepare clear business updates and recommendations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Member, Community, and Brand Leadership
- Build strong relationships with members and relevant club committees, communicating proactively and incorporating feedback appropriately.
- Represent Red Sky Golf Club and Beaver Creek Golf Club with professionalism in industry, resort, community, and partner settings.
- Partner on marketing, communications, tournament, and programming strategies that strengthen loyalty and brand reputation.
- Maintain awareness of golf industry trends, competitive offerings, and evolving member and guest expectations.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality, recreation, golf management, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Progressive leadership experience in golf, private club, resort, or hospitality operations, including responsibility for complex or multi-property operations.
- Demonstrated success leading teams, managing budgets, improving service, and delivering sustainable operating results.
- Strong knowledge of golf operations, tournament administration, retail, instruction, tee-sheet management, and member or guest service.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and executive presentation skills.
- Proficiency with relevant golf management, point-of-sale, scheduling, reporting, and productivity systems.
- PGA or LPGA membership or certification required.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
The expected pay range is $120,000 - $140,000 + Annual Bonus + Equity. 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 518473
Reference Date: 10/23/2026
Job Code Function: Golf Services