Intern - Nordic Center (2026)

Position Summary

As a Nordic Center Intern, you will be an integral member of the Nordic Center team which conducts the daily operations of Snow Mountain Ranch's Nordic Center. Our award-winning center offers over 90 kms of groomed ski trails and provides guests a world-class Nordic experience in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains.

Duties

• Open and close the Center promptly at 8:00 AM when scheduled and ensure coverage until 5:00 PM.
• Handle all opening and closing procedures.
• Enforce all Nordic Center policies throughout the work shift.
• Adhere to assigned work schedules and record accurate time card information.
• Develop knowledge of Nordic Center retail items, rental equipment, and service options available to guests.
• Provide accurate information to guests regarding the Nordic Center and other Snow Mountain Ranch activities.
• Complete all required paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
• Arrive at Nordic Center prepared for work and with minimal transition time from shop worker to instructor.
• Ensure cleanliness, upkeep, and an excellent presentation of the ski shop environment.
• Learn and execute point of sale operation and retail sales procedures.
• Answer the phone promptly, accurately, and with enthusiasm; record all messages for staff accurately and take responsibility for delivery.
• Collaborate with the Nordic Center Director to plan, organize, and carry out smooth-running and successful races, free lesson days, community days, and other planned functions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Fluently read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess current Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR/AED certifications.
• Must demonstrate proficiency as a Nordic skier using both classic and skate techniques.
• Ability to teach beginner to intermediate level students in classic and skate techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques following, but not limited to, the guidelines for USSA Level 100 in addition to the guidelines set in place by the Nordic Center Director or the Assistant Director.
• Practical working knowledge of both classic and skate waxing techniques.
• Ability to offer technique and waxing advice to guests.
• Exhibit polite and proper etiquette when dealing with customers, co-workers or other SMR employees.

Cultural Expectations

We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff, and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Essential Functions

• Required to open the ski shop promptly at 8:00 AM when scheduled and to ensure that there is coverage until the ski shop closes at 5:00 PM.
• Responsible for handling all opening and closing procedures, when scheduled to work in the ski shop.
• Enforce all Nordic Center policies throughout the work shift.
• Adhere to assigned work schedules and record accurate time card information.
• Develop knowledge of Nordic Center retail items, rental equipment, and service options available to guests (Requires general product knowledge).
• Provide accurate information to guests regarding the Nordic Center and other Snow Mountain Ranch activities.
• Complete all required paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
• Arrive at Nordic Center prepared for work and with minimal transition time from shop worker to instructor.
• Ensure cleanliness, upkeep, and an excellent presentation of the ski shop environment.
• Learn and execute point of sale operation and retail sales procedures.
• Answer the phone promptly, accurately, and with enthusiasm; record all messages for staff accurately and take responsibility for delivery.
• Collaborate with the Nordic Center Director to plan, organize, and carry out smooth-running and successful races, free lesson days, community days, and other planned functions.