Lift Supervisor

Wintergreen-Resort; Nellysford (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Discounted resort activities

Job summary

Wintergreen Resort is seeking a Lift Operations attendant/lead for the busy winter season. You will oversee daily ski lift operations, assist with staff scheduling, and coordinate with Lift Maintenance to ensure safe, reliable service.

The role requires leadership, strong organization, and the ability to work outdoors in winter conditions. Ideal candidates are 18+, possess a Virginia driver's license, and can lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma OR GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Seasonal Full Time or Part Time positions; late Nov/early Dec start, end mid-Mar.
• Virginia driver’s license required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Outdoor work in winter conditions; evenings, weekends and holidays common.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of all ski lifts in a safe, professional manner.
• Assist with scheduling for lift and tubing operations staff.
• Coordinate with Lift Maintenance for proper equipment operation.
• Lead safety meetings and supervise lift/attendants as assigned.
• Maintain inventory of tools; ensure proper storage and usage.
• Perform routine cleaning of Lift Office and work areas; follow Wintergreen policies.

Skills

Guest interaction

Safety leadership

Time management

Administrative skills

Team leadership

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Responsible for opening or closing Lift Operations. Assists the Lift/Tubing Operation Manager in overseeing the day to day operation of all Lift/Tubing operations. Capable to perform administrative tasks as assigned including: direction of safety meetings, record keeping and assignment of tasks to lift and tubing attendants.SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIESReport to work on time for all scheduled shifts.Must be in uniform when on duty.“Lead by example” for a safe work environment.Greet Guests in a friendly manner and assist with any questions or concerns.Oversees the daily operation of all ski lifts in a safe and professional manner.Assists with time management & scheduling for the lift & tubing operations staff.Coordinates all operations with Lift Maintenance staff to ensure proper operation and care of mechanical equipment.Understands and follows ANSI B-77 codes, as well as federal, state, insurance and manufacturers requirement for ski area operations.Assigns and facilitates shuttle of lift staff to work stations each shift.Maintains inventory of tools and supplies to ensure sufficient number on hand, proper usage, storage, etc.Performs routine cleaning of Lift Office and lift operations work areas pre-season, throughout the season and in the spring following the close of the ski area operations.Must follow policies and procedures outlined in the Wintergreen Handbook and departmental training.Must be able to take on additional tasks and assignments as directed by the Lift Operations Manager, or Director of Mountain Operations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must interact with guests in a safe, friendly, and positive manner.Tolerable of working outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.Considered applicants must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.Must have good organizational, administrative and leadership skills. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.This is Seasonal Full Time or Part Time positions. Position will begin late November/early December and will end mid-March.Availability to roll into a longer term position is dependent on excellent job performance.Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:High school diploma OR GED.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):Must possess a valid, unrestricted Virginia driver’s license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and capable to stand for extended periods of time.Must be able to walk outside in winter conditionsBENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.