Mountain Host RETURN EMPLOYEE ONLY - Winter 26-27

Schweitzer • Sandpoint, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain Hosts make contact with visitors throughout the ski area to help provide a safe environment, information, and direction. The role is occasional and part-time for the Winter 2026–2027 season. Hosts provide speed control in high-traffic areas, share visitor information and general guidance, and stay informed about daily events in the village and across the mountain. They may occasionally lead mountain tours and assist Ski Patrol during emergency situations, crowd direction, sweeps, special events, and surveys. Hosts also perform other guest-service actions and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least one season of experience in a related position at Schweitzer.
• Intermediate to advanced skier or snowboarder.
• Ability to remain outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Outgoing, energetic, positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Minimum education requirement: English reading, writing, and communication.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• General knowledge of ski resort operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide speed control for guests throughout the day in high-traffic areas.
• Provide visitor information and general guest guidance.
• Stay informed about daily events in the Schweitzer village and across the mountain.
• Occasionally lead mountain tours.
• May assist Ski Patrol with emergency situations, crowd direction, sweeps, special events, and surveys.
• Perform other guest-service actions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass.
• Employee housing.
• Discounted onsite childcare.
• Accrued paid sick leave.
• 401(k) match.
• Discounts and access to pro deals.
• Depending on employment status, eligibility for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED