Winter Lesson Sales Associate

Bogus Basin Recreational Association, Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area in Boise National Forest seeks a Winter Lesson Sales Associate to promote and enroll guests in ski and snowboard lessons, processing payments and supporting instructors. You will help ensure smooth enrollment and provide a welcoming sales experience in the Ski School Sales Office.

You will greet guests in person and by phone, manage registrations, balance daily sales, and coordinate with instructors to maintain lesson schedules in a mountain environment

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Strong computer skills and experience with computer-based or online sales.
• Cashiering, data entry, telephone, and basic accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of skiing and snowboarding.
• Ability to convey lesson progression and structure to guests.
• Ability to pass a background check. Must be at least 18.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful attitude with students, guests, and staff.
• Provide information on ski and snowboard lessons.
• Enroll students in ski and snowboard lessons.
• Take payment for lessons and reservations for daily and private lessons.
• Answer phones and return messages.
• Balance day sheets at the end of each shift.
• Coordinate with Lesson Sales Office Supervisor and Ski & Snowboard School Supervisors.
• Work with school advisors for Life Sports and School Night programs to issue lift tickets, secure payment, and maintain schedules.
• Perform data entry for lesson enrollment and daily check-ins.
• Maintain workstation and sales office cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Cash handling

Data entry

Telephone skills

Skiing knowledge

Guest instruction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Job description

Join the Team: Winter Lesson Sales Associate

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Boise National Forest, ID | Seasonal, Winter Operating Season

The Winter Lesson Sales Associate is responsible for facilitating and expanding lesson program sales while promoting the Bogus Basin brand through excellent guest service. This role ensures that guests receive accurate information, seamless enrollment, and a positive experience with our Ski & Snowboard School programs.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living:

Work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a thriving downtown, welcoming neighborhoods, and an energetic arts and dining scene, Boise pairs urban life with quick access to the outdoors, just 16 miles from the slopes.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people, not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun create a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors:

Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing in the winter; mountain biking, hiking, and chairlift rides in the summer. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life while being part of a community-oriented team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Winter Lesson Sales Associate, you’ll help guests plan their winter sports experience by providing information, registering students for lessons, processing payments, and supporting instructors and supervisors. You’ll ensure smooth operations in the Ski School Sales Office while maintaining a guest-focused environment.

A Day in the Life

You’ll greet and assist guests in person and over the phone, facilitate lesson registrations, process payments, and coordinate with supervisors and instructors to ensure lesson schedules run smoothly. You’ll also help maintain a clean, organized sales office and support any additional tasks needed to enhance guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Service & Sales

• Maintain a professional, friendly, and helpful attitude while interacting with students, guests, and staff.
• Provide information on ski and snowboard lesson to guests.
• Enroll students in ski and snowboard lessons.
• Take payment for lessons and reservations for daily and private lessons.
• Answer phones and return messages.
• Balance day sheets at the end of each shift.
• Communicate lesson sign-ups with Lesson Sales Office Supervisor and Ski & Snowboard School Supervisors.
• Work with school advisors for Life Sports and School Night programs to issue lift tickets, secure payment, and maintain schedules.

Operational Support

• Provide basic area information to guests.
• Perform data entry for lesson enrollment and daily check-ins.
• Maintain individual workstation and sales office cleanliness and organization.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission
• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience with computer-based or online sales.
• Cashiering, data entry, telephone, and basic accounting experience.
• Basic knowledge of skiing and snowboarding.
• Ability to convey lesson progression and structure to guests.
• Ability to make sound decisions under stressful situations.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Physical ability to stand, balance, walk, reach, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor office environment; occasionally exposed to outdoor conditions and inclement weather.
• Winter seasonal, hourly position; must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Full-time employees: 5 shifts/week. Part-time employees: 2 shifts/week.

Personal Appearance

• Maintain a professional appearance while in the public eye.
• Present a polished and professional image in addition to the uniform provided by Bogus Basin.

Be A Part of Something Bigger

At Bogus Basin, your work helps guests enjoy their winter sports experience from start to finish. Join the Ski & Snowboard School team to help make mountain memories possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application assistance available upon request.