Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a bartender to work Saturdays & Sundays from mid-December to mid-April. 

Previous bartending experience preferred, and a valid Alaska TAP card is required. Duties include selling beer, wine, and food, entering sales in POS system, cleaning bar area, upstairs level of the lodge, beer deck, and other duties as assigned.

Pay is $17 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, tip share, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

A high level of responsibility and reliability are absolutely required. Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a customer service agent to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April.

Duties include selling lift and tubing tickets, selling merchandise, answering guest inquiries in person, via phone, and email, resolving customer issues, and assisting with janitorial duties. 

Pay is $17 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

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 16 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is a lead customer service agent to work Thursdays through Sundays from late November to mid-April.

Duties include selling lift and tubing tickets, taking food orders, selling merchandise, answering guest inquiries in person, via phone, and email, resolving customer issues, assisting with janitorial duties, and closing the building. 

Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

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.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring lift operators to work from early December to mid-April. Shifts are Sat-Sun, school holidays (Wed-Fri, plus a couple Mondays), and Thu-Fri in March and April. Consideration will be given to employees who are only available for weekday shifts.

This is an entry level position, no prior experience is required. Applicants must be at least intermediate skiers or snowboarders, with their own equipment, and outdoor, winter-ready clothing. Duties include operating ski lifts, shoveling, and other duties as assigned. Long periods of time outside are required.

Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

A high level of responsibility and reliability are absolutely required. Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring lift operators to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April. Additional shifts are available on ASD holidays and Thursdays-Fridays from March to mid-April, and preference will be given to candidates available for these shifts.

This is an entry level position, no prior experience is required. Applicants must be at least intermediate skiers or snowboarders, with their own equipment, and outdoor, winter-ready clothing. Duties include operating ski lifts, shoveling, and other duties as assigned. Long periods of time working outside are required.

Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

A high level of responsibility and reliability are absolutely required. Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a lodge assistant to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April.

Duties include vacuuming, mopping, emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, snow removal around the lodge, minor building maintenance tasks, plus assisting with customer service tasks, and other duties as assigned. 

Pay is $17 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, sick leave, shift meal, and hot drinks. Ride breaks are possible on slower days.

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 16 years of age.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mountain Manager to oversee all mountain operations, including:

• Lift maintenance and operations
• Snow grooming and snow removal
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Ski patrol and snow safety

As a small operation, this is a very hands-on role ideal for someone with broad ski area experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and schedule operations staff, including hiring, training, and discipline
• Oversee off-season maintenance of ski lifts, snow grooming equipment, and vehicles
• Ensure lifts are fully operational and meet scheduled opening times
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Manage department purchasing and inventory
• Administer the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Fill in as needed for lift mechanics, snow groomer operators, and other roles
• On-call for troubleshooting during snowmaking and grooming operations (not daily)

Team Supervision

• 2 full-time, year-round lift mechanics
• 1 full-time, year-round operations assistant
• 15+ seasonal lift operators and supervisors
• 2 seasonal snow groomer operators
• Ski patrol team (mixed paid/volunteer)

Requirements

• Strong communication and leadership skills, including in high stress situations
• Experience with ski lift maintenance and general ski area operations
• Ability to work at heights and in extreme weather conditions
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Competent skier or snowboarder — capable of riding all terrain at Arctic Valley in all conditions
• Comfortable using hand tools, working with machinery, and work safely at heights
• Must be able to kneel, climb ladders, hear mechanical irregularities, visually inspect equipment, and work outdoors for extended periods
• Proficient with computers and business software applications
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check and motor vehicle record check
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be eligible to be listed as a Responsible Person under our ATF explosives permit

Pay and Benefits

• Salary – $60,320 annually
• Paid time off
• Industry, merchandise, and food discounts
• Season passes for immediate family
• Paid travel to industry trainings and conferences

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a rental tech to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April. Additional holiday hours are available, but not required.

Duties include explaining, fitting, testing, inspecting, and servicing rental skis and snowboards. Some familiarity with ski & snowboard equipment and maintenance is helpful. Strong customer service skills working with all ages and abilities to outfit the correct equipment is critical. Must be able to pass an open-book technical test after review of materials.

Pay is $17 per hour, including a $2 per 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 16 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring ski and snowboard instructors to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April. Additional holiday hours are available, but not required.

Duties include teaching kids and adults how to ski or snowboard in individual or small group settings. Applicants should be advanced skiers or snowboarders, able to confidently ride both groomed and ungroomed terrain. Applicants must be able to explain equipment, and understand how to adjust it to suit students’ needs. Some prior teaching or coaching experience is required. PSIA-AASI certification is preferred, but not required. PSIA-AASI certification training is available.

Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs.

A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring ski patrollers for the winter season. Shifts are Sat-Sun, school holidays (Wed-Fri, plus a couple Mondays), and Thu-Fri in March and April.

Current Outdoor Emergency Care, Wilderness First Aid, EMT, or equivalent certification is required (course may be challenged if applicant has an appropriate medical background). Background on a snow safety team and relevant avalanche class certifications are helpful, but not required.

Pay is $18 per hour, including a $2/hr bonus for completing the season, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a snowcat operator to work November-April.

Some prior experience with snowcats or heavy equipment is preferred, but not required. Excellent hand-eye coordination, ability to multi-task, and a level of fitness are required to be successful. Candidates should be self-starters, able to work independently, and possess good judgement.

Positions available:

• Winch grooming, working Thursday/Friday evenings/nights, plus additional shifts as needed or for holidays. About 36 hours/week for a normal week, more on holiday weeks.

Pay is $25 per hour, plus sick leave, shift meal (when kitchen is open), season pass, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs.

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.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring tube park operators to work primarily Thursday-Sunday, with additional school holidays required during Christmas Break, Spring Break, and President’s & MLK Days. Our tubing season is late November to mid-April. This position combines well with our snowmaking opportunities in November.

Non-holiday weekday shifts are 8 hours in the afternoon/evening, and weekend/holiday shifts are 10 hours from morning to evening.

This is an entry-level position, with no prior experience required. Duties include loading and unloading the tubing lift, shoveling, interacting with guests, and other duties as assigned. Long periods of time outside are required.

Pay is $19 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs.. Tube park staff may have the opportunity to take ride breaks during the day.

A high level of responsibility and reliability are absolutely required. Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a supervisor to oversee the tube park. 

This position is primarily Thursday-Sunday, with additional school holidays required during Christmas Break, Spring Break, and President’s & MLK Days. Our tubing season is late November to mid-April. This position combines well with our snowmaking opportunities in November.

Non-holiday weekday shifts are 8 hours in the afternoon/evening, and weekend/holiday shifts are 10 hours from morning to evening.

Prior supervisory experience is preferred, some leadership experience is required. This is a hands-on position, working constantly with the tube park crew to ensure guests’ safety and fun.

Duties include supervising the tube park crew, basic troubleshooting, communicating with maintenance staff and management, loading and unloading the tubing lift, shoveling, interacting with guests, and other duties as assigned. Long periods of time working outside are required.

Pay is $20 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, shift meal, hot drinks, sick leave, merchandise discounts, and access to industry discount programs. Tube park staff may have the opportunity to take ride breaks.

A high level of responsibility and reliability are absolutely required. Reliable, winter-conditions-ready transportation is a must. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.