Ski & Ride School Support Staff - Winter 2025/26

POWDR • OR

85d • $16

About The Position

The Magic Carpet Surface Lift Operator is responsible for Operations, Safety, Ticket Issues, Crowd Control, Guest Service, and Teamwork at their assigned lift. They will review and complete the required daily paperwork and will always be in full uniform while working. Lift Attendants will assist lift maintenance staff in starting and clearing the lifts for daily operations. Being a Lift Attendant is an outside job in all types of harsh winter weather that may involve long periods of standing. The job will require heavy snow shoveling.

Requirements

• Some experience working with children is preferred.
• Food Handler’s Card preferred.
• Able to remain standing for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Able to shovel large amounts of snow.

Nice To Haves

• Child Development background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Surface Lift and maintain the operation log book.
• Maintain loading ramps and unloading ramps, especially at the end of the shift.
• Set up perimeter ropes, fences, and signs.
• Assist guests in loading and unloading the magic carpet, which may include helping them stand from a fall.
• Report lift operation problems to the Supervisor.
• Teamwork, monitor, and be fair during break and lunch times.
• Shovel Snow.
• Tech Rental equipment for Mountain Rippers.
• Clean Ski and Ride school facilities and equipment.
• Fill water and hot chocolate containers.
• Serve Lunch for full-day lessons.
• Assist instructors in maintaining order in their lessons, run children inside for breaks, and potentially move children between instructors.
• Teach a lesson during busy holiday circumstances if called upon.
• Learn to teach a beginner class if not a skier.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass.
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes.
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine.
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more).
• Employee housing program.
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting.
• Discounted onsite daycare.
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more).
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees