Snow Bowl Ski Area Associate - Base Operations (26-27 Season S00601)

Middlebury College; Hancock (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Pass to Snowbowl/Rikert

Dependent Season Passes

Buddy Tickets

30% off in Retail Store

50% off Weekly Programs

MiddCard Perks

Job summary

Middlebury College Ski Areas in Vermont are seeking a part-time, hourly staff member to support mountain operations including base lodge, lift operations, snow removal, event setup, and general site maintenance. The starting wage is $18.90 per hour with increases for returning ski seasons; some hours may be eligible for night and weekend shift differentials.

High school diploma preferred; no specific experience required; outdoor winter work and ability to lift, shovel, and perform manual tasks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• No specific experience required.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Basic First Aid is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Performs ski area operations support including base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event setup/cleanup, truck loading/unloading, and trash/debris removal.
• Follows established procedures, practices, and policies.
• Reports safety hazards or violations to supervisor.
• Communicates effectively with diverse individuals.
• Provides race and event support.
• Performs trail maintenance, snow shoveling, firewood collection, parking lot duties.
• Assists with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Provides all aspects of functions to support mountain operations at the Middlebury College Ski Areas at all times providing friendly and professional customer assistance. This is considered a part time non benefits eligible non-exempt position.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position. The starting wage for this position is $18.90 with increased wage for each returning ski season. Some hours are eligible for shift differential for nights and weekends.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs associated Ski Area operations work as requested including, but not limited to: supporting base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal.

• Perform work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies.

• Reports all safety hazards or violations, and problems to supervisor.

• Communicates effectively and appropriately, with individuals of diverse backgrounds.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.

• Provide race and event support.

• Performs trail maintenance, snow shoveling in designated areas, firewood collection, parking lot attendant duties.

• Assist with search and rescue within ski area boundaries.

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Come join us and be a part of our team!

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• No specific experience required

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

• Knowledge Basic computer skills beneficial

• Basic First Aid is beneficial

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:Lifting 20 -30 pounds frequently, occasionally 50 pounds and able to pull 100 pounds occasionally. Work environment is outdoors in the winter. May have Extended periods on foot in rugged terrain. Potential over night shift work.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.

Snowbowl/Rikert Employee Benefits:

• Employee Comp Pass (to Snowbowl & Rikert)
• Employee Dependent Season Passes (to Snowbowl & Rikert)
  • FT & PT, 1 Adult Dependent + child dependents
• Employee Buddy Tickets to Snowbowl or Rikert
  • 5 daily tickets (punch pass)
• 30% off in Retail Store
• F&B TDB
• 50% off Adult & Kid Weekly Programs
• MiddCard Perks
  • College Store
  • Access to Athletic Facilities