Lift Operations Supervisor - Winter 2026-2027

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Big Sky, MT

2d•$0 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Yellowstone Club's Lift Operations department is currently seeking candidates for a Supervisor. This is a seasonal full-time position located in Big Sky, Montana. Lift Operation Supervisors oversee the day-to-day workflow of the Lift Operations department. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Providing training to new operators as well as training current employees when the opportunity presents itself, providing consistent feedback to Operators, ensuring all daily tasks are completed in a timely manner, independently identifying and completing tasks to help the department, working with operators and other staff members to find solutions to problems that may arise, and ensuring all arial tramways and surface lifts are being operated and maintained in accordance to the standards set forth by Yellowstone Club as well as by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI B77.1-2017). Supervisors are to set the example for the Operators in member and guest service, guideline compliance, personal appearance, and interpersonal relationships with other employees.

Requirements

The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Resourcefulness, good judgment and self-confidence.
Ski lift operation, maintenance, construction, ANSI and OSHA code.
Sensitivity to confidential and security related issues.
Snowmobile safety and operation.
Reading and writing comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents and communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Oral and written communication skills – speaking, listening, reading or writing and understanding information and ideas presented; talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active learning – understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Troubleshooting – determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Information ordering – The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain pattern according to a specific set of rules, i.e., patterns of numbers, pictures, and mathematical operations.
Interpretive skills – ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and instruction manuals, blueprints, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Organizational – Help to keep supplies, tools, and paperwork neat and well organized
High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work required
Three years experience in all aspects of ski lift operations, ski lift construction, and/or ski lift maintenance
Two years management and/or supervisory experience in lift related field.
Must possess a valid US driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Determine that all Ski Lifts are operational and that all operating personnel are trained, equipped, and fit to perform their duties.
Disseminate information pertaining to lift operations and Yellowstone Club policies to the department employees.
Ensure that all Ski Lifts are prepared to open on time, inspection of preoperational checks.
Discontinue operation of any ski lift due to physical, weather, personnel, mechanical or other reasons in conjunction with the Lift Operator, Lift Maintenance, Ski Patrol, and Director of Mountain Operations.
Enforce operational, maintenance, and safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Foster excellent member and guest relations and provide top quality service.
Review periodically each employee’s progress within the department with Manager and other Supervisors.
Establish and monitor lift operations to ensure safe, reliable operations in the most cost effective manner.
Pursue proficiency in all aspects of supervisory skills.
Attend all necessary training seminars and workshops pertaining to job description.
Maintain effective communication to ensure effective inter-departmental relations to ensure a harmonious mountain operation for members, guests, and employees.
Comply with all Yellowstone Club policies and procedures and assure that all subordinate employees do the same.
Operate all Yellowstone Club motor vehicles, equipment and snowmobiles for safe and efficient transportation and work needs.
Notify managers of any problems.
Housekeeping to maintain buildings and facilities at a professional level.
Use good judgment.
Complete all tasks assigned consistently and promptly.
Be punctual and dependable and pay attention to detail.
Perform all related duties as assigned.