Employee Perks & Recreation

Employee Perks

  • FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park

  • FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!

  • FREE Laundry facilities (must bring own detergent)

  • FREE Employee Shuttle Services throughout the park and to town

  • FREE access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Onsite counselor

  • FREE WiFi*

  • FREE use of Recreation halls and Employee Gym (w/ Climbing Wall)

  • FREE kayaks and boat rentals at Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake

  • FREE Facilitated Employee Recreation Activities (ex. hikes, softball, volleyball & group events to local attractions)

  • Discounts of up to 20% in our Gift Shops and Grocery Store

  • Locals Discounts in Jackson with Employee I.D.

  • "Mid-season" and "End of Season" Employee Parties

  • Opportunities to work for our sister Vail Resort Properties for their winter season.

* Cell service and WiFi unavailable at Flagg Ranch

Employee Recreation

Our Employee Housing Team manages the Recreation Calendar and are always looking for ways to ensure employees have opportunities to participate in a diverse range of activities. We offer employee events and activities for all interests; here are some examples:

  • Employee Art Show

  • Inter-mural Softball Team

  • 4th of July parade and ice cream social

  • BBQs

  • Bonfires

  • Pool / Ping-pong tournaments

  • Bingo

  • Indoor/Outdoor Movie nights

  • Outdoor excursions (Yellowstone, Granite Hot Springs, group hikes, kayak trips, etc.)

  • Theme parties

  • Community volunteer projects

  • Winter job fair

Interpretive & Development Programs

Employees are invited to attend any of our complimentary guest programs including:

  • History talks about our properties and Jackson Hole

  • Teton Raptor Center brings birds of prey to Jackson Lake Lodge where we can learn about them and their rehabilitation journeys

  • The Cougar Fund shares information about the most elusive animal in our park that you may never even see

  • Hikes up to Lunchtree Hill, where the vision and legacy of Grand Teton National Park began

Our Interpretive Specialist leads field trips and classes that offer opportunities to learn and share with other employees that are guides or have an interest in our natural and cultural resources. Employees can check out interpretive materials and resource books from our staff library. Some of our employee recreation activities will be enhanced with an interpretive guide offering in-depth information about our wildlife, flora, fauna, geology and human history.

Guest Activities free to Employees

All GTLC & Flagg Ranch employees are encouraged to participate in any guest activity the company offers. Most of the activities are free of charge to employees and are booked on a space available basis.

  • Horseback Riding

  • Canoe/Kayak/Boat Rentals*

  • River Raft Trips

  • Lake Cruises

  • Breakfast and Dinner Lake Cruises*

  • Lunch and Dinner Raft Trips*

* Activities involving a meal are provided to employees at the cost of food. Boat rentals are provided at the cost of fuel.

Jackson Hole Activities

Looking for something in our local community? Jackson Hole has a lot to offer you.

  • Jackson Rodeo

  • Teton County Fair

  • Grand Teton Music Festival

  • Art Fairs

  • Karaoke

  • Fourth of July Festivities

  • Chuckwagon Dinners

From fishing to wildlife viewing, personal photography to climbing, and over 200 miles of hiking trails, Grand Teton National Park offers endless activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Come play with us in one of the most beautiful places on earth!

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Employee Lodging Discounts

Lodging at Grand Teton Lodge Company properties can be discounted during certain parts of the year for friends and family.

Call the reservations department at 307.543.3100 for more details.

Vail Resorts Hospitality is pleased to offer eligible employees discounted lodging rates. Discounted lodging rates can be reserved by all active employees on a space available basis.

- Discount restrictions may apply during our busiest times

2021 Employee Golf Program at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis

Eligibility: All GTLC and FRC employees.

Rates: $15 per round


Hours of Play

  • After 4pm - space available basis


Tee-Time Bookings / Check in

  • All play will be based on availability

  • Employees must call to reserve tee-times the day of play

o Do not just show up and expect to receive a tee time. Employees who do not have an advance tee time will be turned away

o Pro shop can be reached at 307-733-3111 extension 1. Leave a message and we will get back to you asap

  • Any group larger then a foursome needs approval from JHGTC GM

  • Must have a valid company ID to check in


Practice Facility Privileges

  • If you are playing a round of golf the practice facility is included in the fee

  • Driving range is not available for employee practice unless playing a round of golf


Golf Cart Privileges

  • $22.50 golf cart rental per rider

o Carts are not available after 4:30pm

  • Guests not playing will be charged a $22.50 rider fee

  • Employees are responsible for damage to golf carts

  • Golf Carts are not allowed in the parking lot


Rentals clubs are not available in 2021

Employee Guests

  • Employees are allowed one guest per round at the $90 Member Guest rate. Additional employee guests will pay full rack rate.


Dress Code

  • The pro shop staff will inform you if you are not appropriately dressed

  • Employees will wear clean and pressed collared golf shirts, clean and pressed golf pants, shorts, skirt or skort, tennis or golf shoes and socks. No jeans or jean shorts will be allowed anywhere on club premise

  • Shorts must have 2 pockets and a zipper fly

  • Employee uniforms are not allowed

  • Examples of what not to wear: Athletic shorts, basketball clothes, yoga pants or shorts, tank tops, cowboy or work boots… if it’s not available in a golf course pro shop chances are you shouldn’t wear it


Food & Beverage

  • Employees are not allowed to bring beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage to JHGTC. All adult beverages must be purchased in the restaurant, beverage cart or snack bar

  • Dinning reservations are required in the restaurant

  • Employees do not receive a discount at the North Grille, snack bar or beverage cart.

  • Employees are not allowed to sit at the bar in the restaurant

  • Employees are allowed a two drink maximum when on JHGTC property

Epic Promise Foundation



The EpicPromise Foundation supports Vail Resorts employees and their dependents in times of need through emergency relief grants and educational grants:

  • Emergency Relief Grants are awarded to assist with unpredictable life setbacks such as a sudden medical issue, home disaster or other life event.

  • Educational Grants are awarded to assist with tuition for any course leading to a degree or certificate for employees and/or your children. Employees are eligible for Educational Ascent grants while dependents of employees are eligible for Epic Promise Scholars grants.