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Madeline pairs unrivaled ski-in/ski-out access with curated amenities, including Crest Club, the ... Partner with the General Manager and Executive Committee to oversee the resort's financial ...

Madeline pairs unrivaled ski-in/ski-out access with curated amenities, including Crest Club, the ... Partner with the General Manager and Executive Committee to oversee the resort's financial ...

General Manager - Cooper Spur

OR ยท On-site

$3.1K - $3.8K/wk

This is far more than a traditional General Manager role ... As the leader of both Cooper Spur Mountain Resort and Cooper Spur Ski Area operations, you will ...

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How much do ski resort general manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for ski resort general manager in the United States is $81,549.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by ski resort general managers?

As a Ski Resort General Manager, you'll often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions affecting operations, high guest expectations during peak seasons, and the need to manage a large, diverse staff including seasonal workers. Effective crisis management and adaptability are essential, as you may need to respond quickly to emergencies or changes in occupancy. Additionally, balancing operational budgets while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction requires strong financial and leadership skills. Overcoming these challenges offers substantial rewards, including building a cohesive team, delivering memorable guest experiences, and advancing your career in the resort and hospitality industry.

What is a ski resort general manager?

A Ski Resort General Manager oversees all operations of a ski resort, ensuring smooth daily functionality and an exceptional guest experience. They manage departments such as lodging, ski operations, food services, and maintenance while overseeing budgets, marketing, and staffing. This role requires leadership skills, operational expertise, and knowledge of winter sports and hospitality. The manager also ensures safety standards are met and adjusts operations based on weather conditions and seasonal demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ski resort general manager?

To thrive as a Ski Resort General Manager, you need expertise in hospitality management, operations oversight, budgeting, and staff leadership, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, or a related field. Familiarity with property management systems, point-of-sale software, and industry certifications such as CPR/first aid or avalanche safety is highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills set high performers apart in this role. These abilities are vital for maintaining efficient resort operations, ensuring guest satisfaction, and leading teams in a dynamic, seasonal environment.

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Infographic showing various Ski Resort General Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,549 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Ski Technician - Rental Delivery - Telluride Ski Resort

Alterra

Telluride, CO โ€ข On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Job Title: Ski Technician- Rental Delivery-Telluride Ski Resort

Location: Telluride

Terms: Seasonal,full- and part-timeroles available

Pay:$18/hour,plusgeneroustips

Requirements

Expectweekendand holiday work. Daily operations broken into morning and evening shifts. Nopreviousexperiencerequired!

AboutUs

Ski Butlers was founded in 2004 to take the hassle out of renting equipment and to bring our shared love for the mountains to customers,partnersand team members. We have cultivated an extraordinary team culture over the past 20 years,rallying behind collaboration,teamwork,accountability,and funabove all else. Our mission is to make ski vacations convenient by tapping into our shared passion,cultureand fun work environment to create a customer experience unlike any other.

Ski Butlers is the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, now servicing over 40 resorts in North America and Europe. This was made possible by embodying our 5 core values.

Service | Simple | Purposeful | Curious | Give

Delivering exceptional service, being purposeful, keeping it simple,remainingcuriousand giving back to our communities amounts to the foundation Ski Butlers was built on. As team members, wedon'tstop there. Our culture is about being a part of something bigger. Whetherit'scontributing to our net zero climate initiatives, building lifelongfriendshipsor making acustomer'svacation memorable, a job at Ski Butlers will be the best decision you make.

About theRole

SkiTechnicians are the face of Ski Butlers. At its core, our technicians interact with customers daily by delivering equipment rentals to their accommodations, completingon-mountain supportserviceand pickingup gear at the end oftheir rental period.We empower our technicians to build confident decision making,accountabilityandprofessional skills in the workplace. Setting each other up for success is what drives us forward at Ski Butlers.Join our team to pursue your passion in the mountains and most importantly, have fun!

We offer subsidized housing in Mountain Village to selectnew hires.

Perks and Benefits

  • Free Alterra Mountain Company EmployeePass

  • Unlimited access to all AlterraMountainCompanyowned resorts, subject to blackout dates

  • Ability to upgrade toFullor BaseIkon Pass at heavily discounted rate

  • Ski Pass for Telluride SkiResort

  • Discounted access to500+ industry brands

  • Generous discountsto Rossignol/Dynastar/Lange equipment

  • 401K benefit and match for ALL staff members over18years old

  • Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.

  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs, emotionalwellbeingand work-life balance resources to keep you at your best.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Delivery:Completing scheduled and reactive ski/snowboard rental fittings while focusing on ourthreeKey Customer Requirements:

  • KCR #1:On Time -Arriving within 5 minutes of the agreed upon time

  • KCR #2:Communication -Setting clear expectations around the entire scope of service

  • KCR #3:Equipment -Choosing the right equipment for each guest given their skills and current conditions at the resort

  • Support:Provide equipment support to our guestswithin 45 minutes

  • Pickup:All scheduled returns are brought back to the shop, sanitized, re-stickered and tuned for their next use

  • Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness and fuel levels

  • Packing orders for future delivery

  • Setting up the next shift and future team members for success

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Basic ski/snowboard tuning,waxingand general equipment maintenance

  • Making/Answering customer phone calls with a positive and inviting tone of voice

  • Restocking delivery vehicles with extra equipment

Ski Butlers is a standalone business within Alterra Mountain Company's family of mountain destinations.

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.