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Arctic Valley Ski Area hires a small staff of paid summer and winter 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.
All positions include a season pass for you, your spouse (or significant other) and dependents. Employees have access to exchange programs (dependent on ski area participating), and industry discount programs.
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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• Lodge Assistant – part time (Sat-Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a Lodge helper to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to mid-April.
Duties include cleaning of the inside lodge areas, snow removal around the lodge, and minor building maintenance tasks, plus other duties as assigned.
Pay is $16 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, free lunch, and hot drinks. Ride breaks may be available on some 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.
• Lift Operator – part time (Sat-Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring lift operators to work from early December to mid-April. Shifts are Sat-Sun, with additional shifts available (not required) on school holidays and Thu-Fri in March and April.
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 $18 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, and a shift meal. 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.
• Lift Operator – part time plus (Sat-Sun, school holidays, Thu-Fri in March-April)
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 $18 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, and a shift meal. 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.
• Ski Patroller – part time plus (Sat-Sun, school holidays, Thu-Fri in March-April)
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. Applicants must be advanced skiers or snowboarders, and at least 16 years of age.
Pay is $17 per hour, including a $2/hr bonus for completing the season, a daily kitchen credit, and free hot drinks.
• Snowboard Instructor – part time (Sat-Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring a snowboard instructor to work Saturdays & Sundays from mid-December to early April. Additional holiday hours are available, but not required.
Duties include teaching kids and adults how to snowboard in individual or small group settings. Applicants should be advanced 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.
When not teaching lessons, instructors may be detailed to other duties.
Pay is $18 per hour, including a $2/hr bonus for completing the season, a daily kitchen credit, and free hot drinks.
A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Terrain Park Crew – part time (Sat-Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring terrain park crew to work Saturdays & Sundays from early December to early 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 assist with lift ops for part of their day.
Pay is $18 per hour, including a $2/hr bonus for completing the season, a daily kitchen credit, and free hot drinks.
Some experience in terrain parks (either as crew or as a regular, competent user) is required. A background check will be performed on all applicants. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Tube Park Crew – full time (Thu-Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring tube park operators to work Thursday-Sunday from late November to early April. This position combines well with our snowmaking opportunities in November.
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 $18 per hour, including a $2 per hour end of season bonus, plus a free meal each day and hot drinks. When possible, tube park staff 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.
• Youth Ski Team Coach – part time (Sat/Sun)
Arctic Valley Ski Area is hiring youth ski team coaches for the upcoming season. Coaches primarily work Saturdays, with some shifts available on Sundays and a couple nights per week at Hilltop (additional shifts not required).
We have a variety of groups to work with, including never-evers (5-7 years old), intro to racing, freeride, and race team. Coach’s qualifications vary depending on which group they wish to work with. At a minimum, applicants should be solid intermediate skiers with some teaching/coaching background.
Retired ski racers are highly encouraged to apply! Pay varies based on group, prior experience, and group level, but is between $18.50 and $25 per hour.
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.
