Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ®  is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. 

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
• Free regional bus pass 

*Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! 

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Lift Operations Supervisor will be in charge of overseeing their assigned crew members.  They will be responsible for providing superior guest service while maintaining the utmost personal, employee, and guest safety. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for the daily supervision of assigned crew members which includes but is not limited to: Interviewing, training, coaching, discipling, documenting performance, and terminating employees
• Daily pre-operational inspections and safe and proper operation of the lift(s)
• Awareness and promotion of personal, employee, and guest safety
• Coaching crew on providing superior guest service
• Maintaining ticket security and mitigating ticketing problems
• Completing paperwork including log sheets, incident reports, employee performance documentation
• Developing strong working relationships with other departments
• Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of previous work history/education required
• Lift Operations experience required
• Must maintain a professional well-groomed appearance
• Previous supervisory experience helpful
• Communications skills and the ability to train, coach, discipline, and praise employees
• Work independently with minimal supervision; think quickly, make decisions with good judgment
• Deal with conflict and difficult situations in a busy environment
• Previous experience with risk management/safety helpful
• Operate various hand tools, snow blowers, snowmobiles, etc.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurability standards
• Problem-solve in an effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates, and co-workers
• Be a consistent role model for company’s Service Excellence standards

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’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 Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay: Starting at $23.50 - $24.50 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• Must climb and work above the ground and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Must shovel, rake, scoop, and sweep snow
• Must stand for long periods of time
• Must perform the back-and-forth twisting motion required to load chairs and gondola cabins
• Must lift 30 lbs.

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, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

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

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause.

Employment with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is “at will” meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice.

This position is located in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado.

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.