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Alterra

Activities Attendant - Winter 26.27

Snowshoe, WV · On-site

$15/hr

Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year. * Schedule: May ... Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it ...

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Activities Attendant - Winter 26.27

Alterra

Snowshoe, WV • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

SeasonalWork, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
  • Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.

  • Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

  • Pay: $15 per hour

  • Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.

  • Seasonal:Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.

  • Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

  • If you're seeing this job, we're still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks:

  • Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available

  • Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!

  • 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18

  • Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers

  • 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)

  • 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)

  • Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

  • Adventure Awaits: Explore the stunning Snowshoe Mountain and enjoy all the outdoor activities it has to offer while you work.

  • Make Connections: Meet guests and employees from across the country and around the world and provide them with exceptional hospitality that makes Snowshoe their home away from home.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support the success of village activities through setup, execution, and breakdown.

  • Assist with site prep, loading/unloading equipment, and managing games, inflatables, and materials.

  • Operate village activities and implement alternate plans in case of inclement weather.

  • Assist with the Village Movie Series, including planning, equipment setup, breakdown, and weather-related relocations.

  • Act as a flexible, cross-functional team member by supporting various departments and children's programs across Snowshoe Mountain.

  • Follow all safety and liability procedures to minimize resort risk.

  • Contribute to the team's success by living Snowshoe Mountain's core values and assisting with additional tasks as needed.

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in related field - Hospitality and Tourism, Event Planning/Management
All Information above is subject to change at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

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