Lift Lead - Winter 26/27

Ski Utah; Utah; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ski Utah is seeking a Lift Lead to supervise Lift Operators and oversee the lift pod, ensuring proper operation, safety, and guest service. The role includes scheduling lunch breaks, maintaining ramps and mazes, training staff, and supporting pass monitors, while upholding grooming, uniform, and performance standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, leadership experience, and advanced ski/snowboard skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Must have leadership experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or employees.
• Advanced ski/snowboard skills.
• Must be available full time and able to work weekends, holidays, and nights.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lift Operators with daily tasks and duties.
• Maintain ramps, mazes, and corrals with attention to detail.
• Verify and inspect daily procedural standards.
• Assist in training Lift Operators.
• Build a lunch break schedule within the pod daily.
• Provide support for Pass Monitors as needed.
• Provide guidance and feedback to Operators.
• Assist with snow removal and daily setup and maintenance."],
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Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Safety rules reading

Report writing

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Ski/Snowboard skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Mountain Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LIFTL004215

Description

The Lift Lead is responsible and accountable for the Lift and Operators within their lift pod. The Lift Lead will ensure the lift, corral, and mazes are kept up to resort standards as well as oversee and lead the Operators. The Lift Lead oversees the scheduling of the Operator’s daily lunch breaks within their pod and provides the backup for the lunch break. The Lift Lead is responsible for covering a shift within their pod if they are short Operators. Lift Leads make sure Operators are present and performing their daily tasks and duties all while adhering to Snowbasin's grooming, uniform, and performance standards. The goal of each Lift Lead is to guide and lead their team to success while maintaining a high level of morale and accountability for themselves as well as their team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

• Lead Lift Operators with their daily tasks and duties
• Maintain ramps, mazes, and corrals with attention to detail
• Verify and inspect daily procedural standards
• Assist in training Lift Operators
• Build a lunch break schedule within the pod daily.
• Provide support for Pass Monitors as needed.
• Provide pod Operators with regular guidance and feedback
• Assist in snow removal, daily set up and routine maintenance of work areas
• Assist with completing lift opening, closing procedures and any other tasks assigned
• Work with all mountain departments respectfully and aid in assisting and resolving issues that could arise
• Promote Safety and Provide excellent guest service

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least a high school diploma or a General Education Certificate (GED).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have leadership experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests or employees.
• Must have advanced ski/snowboard skills.
• Must be available full time and able to work weekends, holidays, and nights when needed.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• The employee must frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, shovel, rake, or ice chip.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
• Must have ability to pay attention to detail

Equal Opportunity Employer

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