Ski & Ride School Support Staff

About the role

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Responsibilities

The Ski + Ride Support Staff will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes. Within the Ski + Ride School, this individual will create a safe, pleasant, and attentive environment at all times. When interacting with or supervising children, support staff emphasize children's emotional, physical, and social needs. The Support Staff perform a wide variety of operational assistance both indoors and outdoors. Exact assignments vary daily and will depend on experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This position is required to work weekends and holidays.

• Provide safe, pleasant, and attentive care for the children of the Ski + Ride School.
• Directly oversee the emotional, physical, and social needs of children aged 3-14 for a maximum of 6 hours.
• Childcare responsibilities include but are not limited to escorting children and their gear responsibly around the Ski + Ride School facilities, tending to those having trouble adjusting to their new surroundings or the cold, providing activities and play opportunities, and facilitating groups through mealtime.
• Manage any behavioral issues or incidents in a professional manner.
• Interact with guests and their families throughout the check in/out process. Facilitate a welcoming environment.
• Perform gear checks to ensure proper fit and condition.
• Use Flaik, a student GPS tracking system, to monitor lessons and quickly resolve any incidents including missing students or incorrect assignments.
• Work closely and efficiently with instructors, supervisors, patrol, and lift operations.
• Maintain and transport Flaik equipment and other guest supplies throughout the day.
• Follow all procedures and policies for public health and the safety of children and employees including, but not limited to, proper hand washing techniques, dishwashing, sanitization of toys and equipment, sanitation of eating areas.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor guest-facing and employee areas including set up and take down of fencing, signage or animation; replenish water stations; shovel walkways and decks; inventory supplies and tools.
• Keep detailed logs and records of all incidents. Report any unsafe conditions and correct if possible.
• Operate snowmobiles and other over-snow equipment to transport gear and guests. Perform regular checks and minor repairs on all equipment. Work closely with Vehicle