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126 Ratlum Road, New Hartford, CT 06057            860-379-SNOW

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Employment
 
 
Positions

 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE 2013/2014 SEASON

All positions provide ski privileges (dependent upon number of hours worked).

All positions require customer service skills.

 

SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTORS – Minimum age is 16 years. 

Wage range – Minimum Wage to $9.00

We need individuals who are energetic, outgoing and love to work with children.  Must be responsible, patient, have strong communication skills and be at least an intermediate skier or snowboarder.  Teaching snow sports involves working weekends and holidays.  A minimal weekly commitment of one weekend day and at least one day after school (3:15-6:30) or one evening (6:30-9:00) for the entire season is required.  Training is provided for all qualified applicants.  

 

WELCOME CENTER – Minimum age is 17 years.  Wage range – Minimum Wage and up

We need service and detail oriented individuals who are outgoing, personable and flexible and have the ability to communicate clearly with our diverse guests, both in person and over the telephone.  Main duties will involve lift ticket, rental and lesson sales using a point-of-sale system.  Basic computer knowledge required.  Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays. 

 

RENTAL/REPAIR SHOP – Wage range – Minimum Wage and up, Supervisors - $9.50 and up

We need several outgoing, personable staff members who are customer service oriented, comfortable dealing with a fast-paced environment, mechanically inclined, and should enjoy being part of a team.  Responsibilities include all aspects of fitting equipment to customers’ diverse ages, sizes and abilities.

 

LIFT OPERATORS & ATTENDANTS 

Lift Attendants - Minimum age is 16 years.  Lift Operators - Minimum age is 18 years.

Wage range – Attendants - Minimum Wage & up, Operators - $8.50 & up, Supervisors - $10.00 & up

We need enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individuals who enjoy the great outdoors, physical work and extensive customer contact. Comprehensive training program is provided.  Duties include (but are not limited to): Assisting skiers onto and off the lift, monitoring the lift equipment, operating outside in variable weather conditions and working shifts that include weekends, nights and holidays.

 

LOSS PREVENTION – Minimum age is 21 years.  Wage range - $9.25 and up

We need enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individuals who enjoy the great outdoors and extensive customer contact. Comprehensive training program is provided.  Duties include (but are not limited to):  Monitoring customers’ use of lifts, working closely with Lift Department and sssisting with Lift Operations, working outside in variable weather conditions and working shifts that include weekends, nights and holidays.

 

SNOW SPORTS SHOP – Wage range – Minimum Wage and up

We need outgoing individuals with good customer service skills who are knowledgeable about skiing accessories and products.  Will be responsible for following store procedures related to opening and closing of the Snow Sports Shop and processing sales.  Training will be provided.  Current shifts available are during the following times: Monday through Friday 8:30am to 8:30pm and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30am to 8:30pm.

  

FOOD & BEVERAGE – Wage range – Minimum Wage and up

We need excellent staff to prepare and serve food in a food court environment, monitor lodge area and operate point-of-sale system. Looking for outgoing, friendly and customer oriented individuals.  

 

LOUNGE – Minimum age is 30 years.  Wage range – Minimum Wage and up

To be considered for the Lounge, you must have previous bartending experience.

 

SNOWMAKERS – Minimum age is 18 years.  Wage range - $9.00 to $14.00

We need hardy, dependable and rugged individuals in our snowmaking department.  These candidates must enjoy working outdoors through the night in all types of weather.  Not for the faint of heart. Full-time only. Shifts are 8:00am to 8:00pm or 8:00pm to 8:00am.

 

GROOMERS –  Minimum age is 21 years.  Wage range – Minimum Wage to $14.00

We need hardy, dependable and rugged individuals in our grooming department.  Hours are 10:00pm to 8:00am.

 

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE – Minimum age is 18 years.   

Wage range – Minimum Wage to $12.00.  Shift hours are 3:00pm - close.

We need a dependable, flexible and self-motivated person.  Must be able to perform various janitorial and general maintenance tasks of buildings and grounds.  Must be able to shovel snow and operate snow plowing/sanding truck with standard shift.  Must be able to perform basic handyman repairs as required (plumbing, electrical and carpentry).  A demonstrated use of hand and power tools is required.  Safe work practices are essential.  Must be willing to work with customers and other departments when necessary.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays in all weather conditions.

 

TERRAIN FEATURE ATTENDANTS – Minimum age is 18 years.

Wage range – Minimum Wage and up.  Must be expert skier or snowboarder with own equipment.

We need responsible, enthusiastic individuals who have knowledge of freestyle terrain.  Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting in constructing, shaping and maintaining terrain features, fencing and signage, as well as educating guests on proper use and etiquette on and around terrain features.  The right applicant will be able to work well with others in a variety of weather conditions.

 

 

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

 

GUEST SERVICES VOLUNTEER  - Looking for a customer-service oriented person.  Must have a friendly, outgoing personality and enjoy working with the public.  Will be greeting individual customers and groups, answering their questions and giving them directions.  Will also assist other departments as needed and promote ski and snowboard safety.  Intermediate ski or snowboard ability.

 

ADAPTIVE PROGRAM VOLUNTEER - If you are interested in gaining rewarding experiences working with children and adults with special needs, please consider being a volunteer in Ski Sundown’s Adaptive Program.  Our Adaptive Program caters to individuals of all ages with physical, cognitive, or developmental disabilities.  For more information, please email skischool@skisundown.com or call 860-379-7669 ext. 219.

 

 

 
 
 

Safety:

Here at Ski Sundown we strive to offer the best mountain experience. We work hard on keeping the mountain well maintained, fresh, and exciting. We want as many people to enjoy our creations as possible, that’s why we offer such a variety of Freestyle Terrain which may contain jumps, hits, ramps, banks, fun boxes, jibs, rails, half pipes, quarter pipes, mogul terrain, and other created or natural terrain features.

Skiing and snowboarding can be enjoyed in many ways. At Ski Sundown you may see people using alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross country and other specialized ski equipment, such as that used by disabled or other skiers. Regardless of how you decide to enjoy the slopes, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk in skiing that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Observe the code listed below and share with other skiers the responsibility for a great skiing experience.

Your Responsibility Code:
  1. Always stay in control.
  2. People ahead of you have the right of way.
  3. Stop in a safe place for you and others.
  4. Whenever starting downhill or merging, look uphill and yield.
  5. Use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
  6. Observe signs and warnings, and keep off closed trails.
  7. Know how to use the lifts safely.
Be safety conscious and know the code. It's your responsibility.

Freestyle Terrain
Prior to using Freestyle Terrain, you are responsible for familiarizing yourself with Freestyle Terrain and obeying all instructions, warnings and signs. Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground, and in the air. Check out the basics, safety information and tips from the pros in the Smart Style video to enable terrain parks to be fun and safe for everyone.

Body Armor - with the popularity of so many extreme and contact sports, there are many brands, models, and options for protective padding all around the body. Many motocross, bmx, in-line skating, and skateboard shops have a variety of gear that is comfortable to wear and fits easily as a layer under your coat and pants. Protecting the tailbone and hipbones with padded shorts or pants is common.

Knee, elbow, shoulder pads, and wrist guards are other options.

Know your limits and ability level and select the appropriate Freestyle Terrain for you.

Your condition, speed, balance, body movements, alignment, trajectory and maneuver difficulty will directly affect your desired outcome.

Know the intended use of the Freestyle Terrain you have chosen.

For example, some features are intended to be used in a series with no stopping and some individually with stopping areas; jump takeoffs are for jumping and rail takeoffs are for entering onto rails.

Your actions can take you out of balance and cause serious injury or death, no matter how the feature is designed or where you land. Land on your feet!

Transitions are changes in the shape and pitch of the snow or feature, or changes from one type of sliding surface to another. Transitions can be gentle or abrupt, and demand that users be alert and respond to them with accurate movements.

Know where to Land. The sweet spot is between Terrain the "knuckle" and center of the landing zone. Even if you land on or near the sweet spot, you can still be seriously injured or die if your landing posture is not correct.

Inverted manuevers are not allowed.

Be aware that features change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and time of day.

Read and obey all posted signs, instructions and warnings before using Freestyle Terrain.
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