Lift Ops - Fun Zone Lead

Mt. Hood Meadows

8d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Fun Zone Lift Operations Lead at Mt. Hood Meadows helps provide beginner guests with a safe, welcoming, and seamless experience. The role leads operations at beginner and fun zone lifts and connects Lift Operations with the Mt. Hood Learning Center, particularly during busy lesson days. This hands-on leadership position combines lift operations, employee coaching, and interdepartmental coordination. The lead trains and supports lift crews, coordinates staffing and guest flow during peak periods, troubleshoots ticket access issues, and works with the Learning Center to help lessons start smoothly. Strong communication, planning, initiative, and a safety-first mindset are important in this fast-paced mountain environment. This is a full-time, seasonal position.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.
Excellent guest service skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to maintain a dependable attendance record.
Flexible work availability, including weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season.
Reliable transportation for winter road conditions.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Lift Operations experience.
Intermediate or above ski or snowboard ability.
Ski School experience.

Responsibilities

Help lead operations at beginner and fun zone lifts.
Train and support lift crews.
Coordinate staffing and guest flow during peak periods.
Troubleshoot ticket access issues.
Coordinate with the Mt. Hood Learning Center to support smooth lesson starts.
Help maintain a safe and welcoming experience for beginner guests.

Benefits

Local housing resources, subject to eligibility.
Ski/snowboard season pass for employees and qualifying dependents.
Option to gift lift access to a family member for employees who do not ski or snowboard.
Free ski/snowboard group lessons and discounts on rental gear.
Three discounted buddy tickets to share.
Resort discounts on food, retail, rentals, lessons, and daycare.
Mountain Exchange Program with the ability to request free lift access to regional resorts.
Industry pro deals.
Affordable employee daycare; ERDC eligible.
Special invitations to the Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free employee transportation from Hood River and Sandy.
Summer seasonal job connections with local businesses.
Access to team wellness programs.
Team appreciation events and dinners.