Snow Bowl Ski Area Associate, Lift Operations (26-27 Season S00600)

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.

Responsibilities

• Operating the ski lift controls to start, stop, slow down, or speed up the lift in response to operational needs and emergencies
• Assisting passengers with safe loading and unloading from the ski lift, including providing instructions and physically helping when necessary
• Monitoring the ski lift for any safety issues or problems
• Supporting base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal at the Snow Bowl and Rikert as requested
• Performing work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies
• Reporting all safety hazards or violations, and problems to supervisor
• Communicating effectively and appropriately with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Providing race and event support
• Assisting with search and rescue within ski area boundaries
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• No specific experience required
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

Skills

• Basic computer skills beneficial
• Basic First Aid is beneficial

Pay

Part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. Starting wage is $18.90 with increased wage for each returning ski season. Some hours are eligible for shift differential for nights and weekends.

Schedule

Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.

Working conditions

• Lifting 20-30 pounds frequently, occasionally 50 pounds and able to pull 100 pounds occasionally
• Work environment is outdoors in the winter
• May have extended periods on foot in rugged terrain

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
• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs
• MiddCard Perks
• College Store access
• Access to Athletic Facilities