Join our team!
Arctic Valley Ski Area hires a small staff of paid seasonal employees so we can provide a consistent experience to our guests. Please note that some of these positions are weekend-only, some full-time, and all are based at Arctic Valley Ski Area.
Applicants under 18: Only positions marked with an asterisk (*) are open to applicants 16-17 years old. Arctic Valley is unable to employ people under 16 years of age due to our alcohol permit.
Applicants on work visas: Arctic Valley is unable to sponsor employees on J1 or H2B visas. We are able to employ applicants who already have a sponsor and are looking for a second job.
Benefits: All positions include shift meals, hot drinks, merchandise discounts, access to industry discount programs, and a season pass for the employee, their spouse (or significant other) and dependents. Employees may have access to ski area exchange programs (dependent on participating ski areas).
About Arctic Valley: Arctic Valley Ski Area is owned and operated by the Anchorage Ski Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are a membership-based, community organization. Our passion is for skiing and providing a low-cost, high quality ski experience for southcentral Alaskans. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. For directions to Arctic Valley Ski Area, follow this link.
To apply for one of the positions below, complete the job application at the bottom of this page.
Available Positions
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Ski Team Program Coordinator – $24/hr
Arctic Valley is hiring a Program Coordinator for our youth ski team (Arctic Valley Ski Team – AVST). Qualified candidates will have a background in skiing and youth sports. Previous experience racing or coaching a youth ski team is preferred. This is a part-time position, about 20 hours per week. Coordinator will be on-site at Arctic Valley at least on Saturdays, and possibly Sundays depending on events/number of program participants. Duties include:
Administer TeamSnap
– Set up programs and pricing
– Open and close programs as necessary
– Set up and manage special sessions as necessary (Christmas Break, Spring Break, etc)
– Set up practice schedule for each program
– Set up and send notification emails for practices & races
– Ensure participants are entered into the correct program
– Ensure participants are moved between programs as needed
– Set up invoices as needed (jacket purchases, team travel)
– Follow up on unpaid invoices
– Assist parents with navigating the program (mostly turning off duplicate/excessive notifications)
Communicate with Parents
– Answer email inquiries (with backup from others as needed)
– Be the person at the AVST desk who can tell everyone what’s going on (Saturdays for sure – other days as needed)
– Communicate with coaches and parents to move kids between skill groups
Update Public Facing Communications
– Keep AVST website updated (program dates, prices, races/special events)
– Update AVST FB/IG
Terrain Park Crew – part time – $19/hr
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring terrain park crew to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April. Additional holiday hours are available, but not required.
Duties include shoveling, shaping, testing, and maintaining terrain park features. Employee is responsible for maintaining terrain park maintenance logs, addressing concerns / suggestions from the public and staff, and providing recommendations to the Mountain Manager. Employee will also act as relief for lunch breaks for lift operators.
Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs.
This is an entry-level position – no prior experience is required. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
