Children's Learning Center - Lead

Mt. Hood Meadows; Oregon; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Housing Resources

Season Pass for employees and dependes

Free lessons & discounts on gear

Buddy Tickets

Resort Discounts

Industry Pro Deals

Employee Daycare

Employee Transportation

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking energetic CLC Leads to run the youth ski and snowboard programs. You will assist with check-in, organize activities indoors and outdoors, and support instructors while ensuring a safe, fun environment for children and families.

The role blends leadership, teaching, and teamwork in a dynamic seasonal setting with weekend and holiday availability. A passion for winter sports and guest service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and pass a background check.
• Completion of PSIA-AASI E-Learning courses.
• Passion for teaching and the mountain environment.
• Strong communication and guest services skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to ski/snowboard safely on blue groomed terrain.
• Availability including weekends and school holidays Dec 1–Apr 30.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations from check-in to clean-up.
• Coordinate lessons with staff and the Children's Learning Center Supervisor.
• Support instructors and manage on-slope logistics.
• Deliver exceptional guest service to children and parents.

Skills

Guest services

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

PSIA-AASI E-Learning

Tools

RTP POS system

Job description

Position Overview

Do you love the mountain lifestyle and have a passion for sharing that joy with kids? Mt. Hood Meadows is looking for enthusiastic, organized, and guest-focused individuals for our Children's Learning Center Leads to help create unforgettable winter experiences for our youngest skiers and snowboarders.

As a CLC Lead, you'll play a key role in the daily operations of our youth ski and snowboard programs ensuring that every day runs smoothly from check-in to clean-up. Working closely with the Children's Learning Center Supervisor, you'll help coordinate lessons, manage logistics, support instructors, and deliver exceptional guest service to children and parents alike.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that combines leadership, teaching, and teamwork in a fun mountain environment. You'll spend your days both indoors and outdoors; greeting families, organizing activities, skiing or riding, and helping kids build confidence on the slopes. If you thrive in a team setting, love problem-solving, and have a genuine enthusiasm for winter sports and working with children, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This is a part- or full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• 18 years of age or older
• Successful completion of on-line PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses
• Passion for teaching and the mountain environment
• Strong communication and guest services skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask effectively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
• Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
• Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
• Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, comfortably linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
• Able to meet minimum schedule commitment with availability including weekends and school holidays from approximately December 1 through April 30
• Comfortable with the changing dynamics of seasonal business
• Those 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minors

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience working for an organized ski and snowboard school and/or experience working with children and parents in an educational or athletic setting
• Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
• Prior experience with RTP, or a similar point of sale system
• Conflict resolution training or experience

Compensation:

• Wage: $20.18 - $24.66

Perks:

• Local Housing Resources.Subject to Eligibility
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel