Lift Ops - Fun Zone Lead

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local housing resources

Season pass for employees

Free group lessons

Discounted gear rental

Buddy tickets

Resort discounts

Employee transportation

Wellness programs

Team events

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Fun Zone Lift Operations Lead to supervise beginner and fun zone lifts, coach staff, and coordinate cross-departmental efforts for a safe, welcoming experience. You will help train lift crews and partner with the Learning Center to ensure lessons begin smoothly.

The role blends hands-on lift operations with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced mountain setting, requiring clear communication, initiative, and a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to maintain a dependable attendance record.
• Ability to maintain flexible work availability; including weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season.
• Reliable transportation for winter road conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations at beginner and fun zone lifts.
• Train and support lift crews and coordinate staffing.
• Manage guest flow during peak periods and troubleshoot ticket access issues.
• Collaborate with the Learning Center to ensure lessons start smoothly.
• Communicate, plan, and anticipate needs to support teams.

Skills

Guest service

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Attendance reliability

Flexible schedule

Winter driving

Seasonal dynamics

Leadership potential

Ski lift operations

Ski school experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

Love working with people and helping introduce new skiers and snowboarders to the mountain? As the Fun Zone Lift Operations Lead at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and seamless experience for beginner guests. You’ll help lead operations at our beginner and fun zone lifts, keeping Lift Operations and the Mt. Hood Learning Center connected and ready for busy lesson days.

This hands-on leadership role combines lift operations, employee coaching, and coordination between departments. You’ll help train and support lift crews, coordinate staffing and guest flow during peak periods, troubleshoot ticket access issues, and work closely with the Learning Center to ensure lessons get off to a smooth start. Your communication, planning, and ability to anticipate needs will help both teams deliver an excellent experience for guests and employees.

We’re looking for an experienced Lift Operations team member with strong communication skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to take initiative in a fast-paced mountain environment. If you enjoy supporting your teammates, solving problems, and helping the next generation of skiers and snowboarders fall in love with the mountain, this could be the role for you!

This is a full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications& Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
• Excellent guest service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to maintain a dependable attendance record
• Ability to maintain flexible work availability; including weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season
• Reliable transportation for winter road conditions

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Leadership experience
• Lift Operations experience
• Intermediate or above ski or snowboard ability
• Ski School Experience

Compensation:

• Wage: $22 - $23 hourly

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