Ski & Snowboard Part-Time Guide- Winter Season

Seasonal – Full Time @Winter Park Resort

Job Detail

  • Requires 21st Century Skills?  Yes
  • Education Level  GED/High School Diploma
  • Job Schedule  Fixed 
  • Experience Level  Entry Level
  • Work Location  On-Site
  • Job Qualifies for Earn & Learn Program  Yes
  • Job Start Date  1787529600
  • Job End Date  1788134400
  • Job Start Month  September 2026
  • Job Available Until Month  Year round
  • Benefits 
    • Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
    • Discounted friends & family tickets
    • Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
    • 401(k) plan with 100% company match – up to 4%
    • Mental health resources for all employees
    • Food & beverage and retail discounts
    • Onsite employee childcare based on availability
    • Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

Job Description

Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

 

Perks & Benefits:

  • Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
  • Discounted friends & family tickets
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match – up to 4%
  • Mental health resources for all employees
  • Food & beverage and retail discounts
  • Onsite employee childcare based on availability
  • Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY

Ski and Snowboard Guides are responsible for the safe guiding of Winter Park Guide’s guests. This includes providing unparalleled guest service without comprising the safety of the guest or the guide. Ski and Snowboard guides will meet guests on time; assess expectations and begin fulfilling those expectations immediately. Guides will tailor experiences to the guest while ensuring the maximum amount of ski and ride time is achieved for the allotted time frame. Focusing on terrain selection, the guide will exceed the expectations of our guests by helping them achieve the most vertical feet of skiing on the most appropriate and desirable runs possible. Guides will also be responsible for leading Uphill and Night Ski and Ride by Headlamp Experiences.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Responsible for the overall experience of Winter Park guests, including on time meet up, friendly and knowledgeable service, excellent trail selection and creating a fun atmosphere.
  • Follow all policies and procedures that are specific to the Outdoor Adventure Department, as well as Winter Park Resort policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all laws and company policies with respect to workplace safety and work to achieve a zero-incident safety record.
  • Respond in a timely manor to scheduling changes and special requests.
  • Will adhere to direct and strict complience with all safety standards.

 

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

 

WAGE: 

The base hourly pay below represents the entry wage of Winter Park Resorts’ hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary based on several 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 amount listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts’ total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

 

Pay Range: Starting at 21.00

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (state minimum required and preferred)

Education:

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Some college desired.

Experience:

  • Five years’ experience skiing/riding at Winter Park Resort
  • Guide experience or similar knowledge base

 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Guest service oriented
  • Honest, and follows established policies and procedures
  • Organized and attentive to detail
  • Hard working, team player
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to handle and manage confidential information
  • Able to ski or ride a variety of trails with a strong working knowledge of Winter Park Resort