Cataloochee Ski Area
Cataloochee Ski Area - Chair Lift Operator
Cataloochee Ski Area, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, United States, 28751
Job Description
Job Description Where Family Fun Begins! Lift Operator Cataloochee Ski Area (Maggie Valley, NC)
Seasonal | Outdoor | Guest-Facing | Team-Oriented
Special Announcement Immediate Openings! Were currently hiring
23 full-time team members for an immediate start
to assist with
landscaping and special projects
at Cataloochee Ski Area. These hires will work on-site through pre-season preparations and
transition into full-time Lift Operator roles
once the ski season begins. If you're ready to jump in and grow with us, apply now!
Love the Mountains? Make Them Your Office!
Join the team at
Cataloochee Ski Area
and turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding seasonal job! As a
Lift Operator , youll be at the center of the action, helping guests get safely up the mountain while enjoying breathtaking views, fresh air, and a fun, fast-paced work environment. If youre friendly, energetic, and ready to make every ride a great one, we want to meet you!
OVERVIEW: Lift operators operate an assigned chairlift in accordance with standard procedures and written or verbal instructions to provide safe and quality uphill transport for guests and employees. He/She shall uphold an excellent, positive, and caring professional image and continually strive to exceed our guests expectations.
What Youll Do: Greet guests with a smile and assist them in safely loading/unloading chairlifts and carpet lifts Educate guests on lift safety and proper procedures Maintain snow and staging areas around lifts (shoveling, raking, etc.) Perform daily lift inspections and complete logs Retrieve equipment and assist other departments as needed Help train new team members and support a positive work culture PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for guest service Ability to work outdoors in cold, snowy conditions Strong communication and multitasking skills Safety-conscious and detail-oriented Team player with a positive attitude PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: Able to communicate expectations well Aware of the importance of high-quality guest service Must be able to follow written and verbal directions Ability to work with your hands Safety conscious PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in a mobile capacity, supervising activities indoors and out. Working in and around a chairlift or carpet lift with snowmaking equipment in cold and often inclement conditions. Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate via radios and telephones May include: climbing, hiking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing May require lifting of 50 or more pounds Why Work at Cataloochee? Work in a beautiful mountain setting Complimentary Slope-Pass & Lessons Ski Area Discounts Be part of a supportive, energetic team Make a real impact on guests experiences Learn new skills and grow professionally Enjoy a dynamic, outdoor work environment Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. Other jobs will be assigned as needed that may be outside this description. With the evolution of Phoenix Ski Corporation, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job requires the ability to accept new responsibilities and transfer others .
Job Description Where Family Fun Begins! Lift Operator Cataloochee Ski Area (Maggie Valley, NC)
Seasonal | Outdoor | Guest-Facing | Team-Oriented
Special Announcement Immediate Openings! Were currently hiring
23 full-time team members for an immediate start
to assist with
landscaping and special projects
at Cataloochee Ski Area. These hires will work on-site through pre-season preparations and
transition into full-time Lift Operator roles
once the ski season begins. If you're ready to jump in and grow with us, apply now!
Love the Mountains? Make Them Your Office!
Join the team at
Cataloochee Ski Area
and turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding seasonal job! As a
Lift Operator , youll be at the center of the action, helping guests get safely up the mountain while enjoying breathtaking views, fresh air, and a fun, fast-paced work environment. If youre friendly, energetic, and ready to make every ride a great one, we want to meet you!
OVERVIEW: Lift operators operate an assigned chairlift in accordance with standard procedures and written or verbal instructions to provide safe and quality uphill transport for guests and employees. He/She shall uphold an excellent, positive, and caring professional image and continually strive to exceed our guests expectations.
What Youll Do: Greet guests with a smile and assist them in safely loading/unloading chairlifts and carpet lifts Educate guests on lift safety and proper procedures Maintain snow and staging areas around lifts (shoveling, raking, etc.) Perform daily lift inspections and complete logs Retrieve equipment and assist other departments as needed Help train new team members and support a positive work culture PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for guest service Ability to work outdoors in cold, snowy conditions Strong communication and multitasking skills Safety-conscious and detail-oriented Team player with a positive attitude PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS: Able to communicate expectations well Aware of the importance of high-quality guest service Must be able to follow written and verbal directions Ability to work with your hands Safety conscious PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work in a mobile capacity, supervising activities indoors and out. Working in and around a chairlift or carpet lift with snowmaking equipment in cold and often inclement conditions. Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate via radios and telephones May include: climbing, hiking, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting, standing May require lifting of 50 or more pounds Why Work at Cataloochee? Work in a beautiful mountain setting Complimentary Slope-Pass & Lessons Ski Area Discounts Be part of a supportive, energetic team Make a real impact on guests experiences Learn new skills and grow professionally Enjoy a dynamic, outdoor work environment Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. Other jobs will be assigned as needed that may be outside this description. With the evolution of Phoenix Ski Corporation, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job requires the ability to accept new responsibilities and transfer others .