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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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Mountain Manager – Full Time, Salaried
Position Summary
Arctic Valley is hiring a hands-on Mountain Manager to oversee lift maintenance & operations, grooming, vehicle maintenance, snow removal, and ski patrol. You will lead a small operations team (2 full-time lift & vehicle mechanics, 1 full-time operations assistant, and ~20 seasonal employees) and be directly involved in day-to-day maintenance and operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ski area operations professional to step into management or for someone with related mechanical/operations experience to enter the ski industry.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $61,520 annually
- Meals while the ski area is open
- Ski area perks
- Two weeks paid vacation annually
Key Responsibilities
- Perform off-season and in-season maintenance on lifts and groomers
- Ensure lifts are prepared and safe to run according to schedule
- Troubleshoot and repair lift, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical issues as needed
- Supervise, hire, train, schedule, and manage staff in lift, grooming, vehicle, and snow removal roles
- Oversee vehicle and equipment maintenance and parts purchasing
- Coordinate with ski patrol and other departments to maintain safe mountain operations
- Complete required documentation, inspections, and safety checks
- Perform other related duties as required
Required Qualifications
- Prior supervisory or management experience
- Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting
- Advanced skier or snowboarder
- Ability and willingness to work at heights on lift towers in all weather conditions
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions; ability to stand, kneel, manipulate objects with fingers, visually inspect equipment, listen for abnormal machinery sounds, and work on ladders and equipment above ground level for extended periods
- Reliable transportation
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Clean driving record (at-fault collisions, DUIs, etc)
- Ability to pass a federal background check for explosives license
Preferred
- Direct experience with ski lifts and groomers (preferred, but relevant mechanical/ops experience considered)
How to Apply
Please submit a resume, statement of skiing/riding ability, and details of any past work history in the ski industry
Equal Opportunity
Arctic Valley Ski Area is an equal-opportunity employer.
