Snow Bowl Ski Area Associate, Grooming (26-27 Season S00604)

About the role

Provides all aspects of functions to support mountain operations at the Middlebury College Ski Areas at all times providing friendly and professional customer assistance. This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Provide grooming to trails to ensure safe conditions for customers.
• Provide race and event support.
• Assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.
• Perform work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies.
• Reports all safety hazards or violations, and problems to supervisor.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately, with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Although not the primary responsibility, the position may be called upon, from time to time, to perform associated Ski Area operations work at the Snow Bowl and Rikert as requested including, but not limited to: grooming, snowmaking, supporting base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior grooming experience required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills beneficial
• Basic First Aid is beneficial

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.05-$22.30 per hour. With additional differential pay for nights and weekends.

Schedule

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. Potential night shift work. Work environment is outdoors in the winter. May have extended periods on foot in rugged terrain.

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Snowbowl/Rikert Employee Benefits:

• Employee Comp Pass (to Snow Bowl & Rikert)
• Employee Dependent Season Passes (to Snow Bowl & Rikert) – FT & PT, 1 Adult Dependent + child dependents
• Employee Buddy Tickets to Snow Bowl or Rikert – 5 daily tickets (punch pass)
• 30% off in Retail Store
• F&B TBD
• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs
• MiddCard Perks
• College Store Access to Athletic Facilities