Mountain Host RETURN EMPLOYEE ONLY - Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company • Sandpoint, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mountain Host makes contact with visitors throughout the ski area to provide a safe environment, information, and direction. 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 with emergencies, crowd direction, sweeps, special events, and surveys. Other guest-service actions and duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time occasional position for returning employees for Winter 2026–27, paying $15.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18. No background check or driver verification is required. The role requires intermediate-to-advanced skiing or snowboarding ability and the ability to remain outdoors in all weather conditions. Candidates should have an outgoing, energetic, positive attitude and excellent communication skills. At least one season of experience at Schweitzer is required; general knowledge of ski resort operations is preferred. Minimum education is English reading, writing, and communication; a high school diploma is preferred.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• At least one season in a related position at Schweitzer.
• Intermediate-to-advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.
• Ability to remain outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Outgoing, energetic, positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• English reading, writing, and communication ability.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide speed control for guests in high-traffic areas throughout the day.
• Provide visitor information and general guest guidance.
• Stay informed about daily events in Schweitzer village and across the mountain.
• Occasionally lead mountain tours.
• May assist Ski Patrol during emergencies, with 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED