Lift Ops - Assistant Manager

Position Overview

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, outdoor mountain environment where leadership, safety, and guest experience go hand in hand? Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Lift Operations Assistant Manager to help lead one of our most essential departments. Working alongside the Lift Operations Manager, you'll play an important role in the overall success of Lift Operations, supporting department leadership, developing team members, and ensuring safe, efficient, and exceptional mountain operations.

As an Assistant Manager, you'll help oversee hiring, training, and development while coordinating daily operations across lift crews, dispatch, and access teams. You'll take a lead role in strengthening the department's training program, supporting supervisors, managing staffing and scheduling, and maintaining strong communication with departments like Ski Patrol, Grooming, and Parks. From safety initiatives and operational planning to team development and budget management, you'll help ensure the department is prepared to meet the changing needs of the mountain.

This full-time, seasonal leadership position is ideal for an experienced mountain operations professional who brings strong supervisory skills, sound judgment, and a passion for developing people. If you enjoy balancing big-picture planning with hands-on involvement, thrive in dynamic winter conditions, and take pride in building strong teams and delivering outstanding guest experiences, this could be your next great move.


This is a full-time, seasonal position


Qualifications & Experience


Previous personnel supervisory and training experience
Minimum of 1 year of mountain operations experience, including supervisory and technical duties
Minimum Age 18
Ability to be insured to drive company vehicles
Microsoft Office proficiency
Must be able to commit to working weekends and holidays during the winter season
Must successfully pass a background check
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
Intermediate to expert skier or snowboarder
Strong leadership skills
Strong communication, verbal and written, including clarity and protocol with 2-way radios
Ability to stand and work outdoors in a variety of winter weather conditions
Experience in lift operations and various lift systems



Preferred Qualifications & Experience


Able to perform all functions of Dispatch, Supervisor, and Access Supervisor
Budget management experience
Lift systems mechanical understanding a plus



Compensation:

Wage: $26.07 - $28.43 hourly


Perks:

Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
Access to Team Wellness Programs
Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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