Lift Operations Supervisor - Snow Valley

Alterra Mountain Company; Running Springs (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Lift tickets for friends & family

Free skiing at Alterra resorts

Job summary

Snow Summit LLC is seeking a Seasonal Lift Operations Supervisor for Snow Valley in Running Springs, CA. You will oversee staff responsible for loading and unloading chair lifts, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.

The role requires strong communication, a calm demeanor, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. Starting wage ranges from $26.50 to $29.76 per hour, with eligibility for employee discounts and benefits through Alterra Mountain Company network.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Three years of lift operations experience with ability to run any lift at the Resort.
• Strong communication skills and an outgoing, calm demeanor during challenging operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel engaged in safe and efficient operation of fixed and detachable chair lifts.
• Oversee loading and unloading of guests to ensure safety and smooth flow.
• Maintain awareness of guest policies and procedures and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Calm under pressure

Policy literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Workday

Job description

Seasonal

Working at Big Bear Mountain Resort puts you in the middle of it all, with some of the West Coast’s best skiing/snowboarding and mountain biking terrain at your doorstep and Southern California’s iconic beaches, deserts, and landscapes all within driving distance.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is Southern California’s year-round home for alpine good times with three mountains – Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley – offering something for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, from world-class skiing, snowboarding, and sledding/tubing in the winter to mountain biking, hiking, base area activities, and golf in the summer, plus a full slate of can’t-miss events throughout the year. Renowned for being some of the industry’s most innovative and influential destinations, Big Bear Mountain Resort features the most rideable terrain in Southern California, as well as the region’s only halfpipes and highest lift-served peak (8,805 feet), the first terrain park in North America (Bear Mountain, 1992), the longest continually operating resort (Snow Valley, est. 1924), and site of the first Winter X Games (Snow Summit, 1997). Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, Big Bear Mountain Resort is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and is an Ikon Pass member destination.

Big Bear Mountain Resort is located in the San Bernardino National Forest, approximately 100 miles from Los Angeles and Orange County and 150 miles from San Diego. As the home of Southern California’s best snow conditions, most rideable terrain, and premier lift-served bike park, Big Bear Mountain Resort employees are able to enjoy three unique mountains and are eligible to receive retail and food discounts, season passes for dependents, and ski free at Alterra Mountain resorts.

Employee perks/benefits

• Free season pass


• Lift tickets for friends & family


• Free skiing at other Alterra Mountain Company owned resorts (excluding CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures)


• Discounted lift tickets at Ikon Pass partner resorts*


• Retail and Rental discounts


• Food & Beverage discounts


• Free staff ski/snowboard lessons


• Exclusive employee and family events


• Free local bus pass: mountaintransit.org


• 401(k) savings plan


• Employee Assistance Programs


• Sick Pay

*Career positions offer additional benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for supervising personnel who are engaged in the safe and efficient operation of fixed and detachable chair lifts as guests load and unload.

This position is located at Snow Valley in Running Springs.

Starting wage between $26.50/hr. - $29.76/hr. depending on experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age


• At least three years of lift operations experience, with the ability to run any lift at the Resort


• A talented communicator, with an outgoing personality and a calm and collective demeanor, especially during challenging operations.


• Capacity to read, understand, and comply with documents such as guest policies and procedure manuals


• Proficient in Microsoft Office, browser-based research tools, Workday, and SharePoint.


• Able to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and your ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Snow Summit LLC is an equal opportunity employer.