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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 Instructor* – part time – $19/hr
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.
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.
Tube Park Crew – full time – $19/hr
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.
