Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: The Palisades Kids Sales Associate provides friendly, efficient, and customer-focused service while supporting the daily operations of the children’s ski and snowboard school. Responsibilities include explaining and selling lessons, packages, and other products; managing phone and in-person reservations; processing lesson tickets for presales; and providing guests with information about Palisades Tahoe facilities and services. This role helps ensure a smooth, welcoming, and positive guest experience from booking through arrival.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $20.00- 25.92 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! 
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees 
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 
• 401(k) plan with generous company match 
• Free and discounted lift tickets 
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine 
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more! 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned:

• Assures customer satisfaction with safe, friendly and efficient service
• Explains and sells group and private lessons, daily packages and other products to customers
• Takes over the phone and in person reservations
• Fulfills lesson tickets for all pre-sales
• Answers all incoming phone calls to Palisades Kids
• Responsible for accurate balancing of daily sales
• Provides information to our guests on Palisades facilities and services
• Sellers restock and clean area before leaving for day
• Assists with setting up for lunch and may be asked to help prepare lunch and serve the kid’s lunch
• Performs other duties as assigned

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Friendly attitude and strong work ethic in a team environment
• Excellent communication, organizational and guest service skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Must enjoy working with children

Physical Requirements: (update information highlighted in yellow)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 30 % or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 35lbs. Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job: Computers and printers.

Education and Experience:

Preferred

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience with children ages 3-13.
• Customer service experience in a resort setting.
• Experience with point-of-sale software. (RTP, Inntopia, etc.)

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility.  Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.