Seasonal Ski Area Manager — Lift Ops & Guest Experience

Mt. Hood Meadows; Mount Hood (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing options

Season pass for employee & dependents

Group lessons & discounts on gear

Buddy tickets

Resort discounts

Affordable employee daycare

Job summary

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort on Mt. Hood is seeking a Ski Area Manager to lead the operation of a community-focused ski area, coordinating lifts, grooming, rentals, ticketing, food and beverage, guest services, and winter maintenance.

This hands-on leadership role requires building a strong team, balancing staffing with business levels, and partnering with Mt. Hood Meadows leadership, the U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies to keep guests safe and create a memorable mountain experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Reliable transportation for winter road conditions.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays during operating season.
• Experience with ski area operations (ski & snowboard school, lift ops, grooming or patrol).
• Minimum two years of leadership experience in a ski area, mountain resort, outdoor recreation or similar environment.
• Proven experience supervising with a focus on guest service.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Must meet driving and insurance requirements for operating company vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required certifications, permits or licenses.
• Adaptability to changing dynamics of a seasonal business.
• Employment subject to background screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily ski area operations and staff.
• Balance staffing with business levels and seasonal demands.
• Monitor safety and facility conditions and coordinate with partners.
• Improve operations and guest experience while developing the team.
• Collaborate with Mt. Hood Meadows leadership, USFS, ODOT and others.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ski area operations

Education

High school diploma or equiv.

OLCC Service Permit

Oregon Food Handler Card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort on Mt. Hood is seeking a Ski Area Manager to lead the operation of a community-focused ski area, coordinating lifts, grooming, rentals, ticketing, food and beverage, guest services, and winter maintenance.

This hands-on leadership role requires building a strong team, balancing staffing with business levels, and partnering with Mt. Hood Meadows leadership, the U.S. Forest Service, and other agencies to keep guests safe and create a memorable mountain experience.