Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 1st, 2024 to September 1st, 2024.
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We seek a talented, motivated individual to join our company as an Accounts Payable Clerk. As part of our team, you will process accounts payable invoices and payments while ensuring adherence to guidelines, controls, and company policies around accounts payable. The right person will leverage your strong interpersonal skills to maintain good working relationships with managers. Since you will support the month-end closing processes within the accounting team, you must be apt at managing multiple tasks and willing to take on new ones. Our ideal candidate has data entry experience, can pay close attention to detail, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills—knowledge of Coupa is a plus.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Verifying invoices for accuracy and completeness
- Processing payments to vendors
- Reconciling accounts payable statements monthly
- Researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and issues
- Generating periodic reports related to accounts payable
- Responding to inquiries from vendors and internal staff
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information
- High level of accuracy and efficiency
- Prior professional experience in an accounting environment
- Close familiarity with accounts payable procedures, including a solid understanding of sales/use tax policies
- Strong computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Coupa experience preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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A Sun Valley Resort Assistant Restaurant Manager oversees and coordinates all aspects of the dining standards to ensure a pleasurable experience for all guests.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Train and manage staff
- Schedule staff according to reservations and hotel occupancy
- Train staff with the proper technique of Sun Valley Resort Service Standards
- Possess an extensive knowledge of wines and how to best serve them, including knowledge of appropriate pairings
- Be able to assist with all services in the restaurant and ensure the guests' needs are taken care of professionally and graciously
- Clearly and professionally communicate and cooperate with the dining room staff and the chef on duty, including sharing menu and reservation updates and ordering linens and additional supplies
- Address complaints and resolve problems
Qualifications:
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with restaurant and wine service
- Minimum of 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience
- Minimum of 5 years of practical restaurant service experience
- Knowledge of/experience with daily financial aspects of restaurant management
- Excellent customer service and supervisory skills
- Ability to work in a noisy atmosphere
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear
- Ability to safely move objects up to approximately 75 pounds about the workplace
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The Banquet Cook is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure work environment while maintaining the organizational ability to identify and act on job duties quickly and effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain clean and organized cooking areas.
- Work closely with others, preparing and ensuring that food comes out at the highest quality in a timely manner.
- Prepare proper plate and platter presentations for banquet orders.
- Follow kitchen policies, procedures, and service standards.
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food.
- Inspect the cleanliness and working conditions of all tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Prepare cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.
- Label and stock all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible.
Qualifications:
- One-year minimum experience in a high-volume kitchen.
- Knowledge of basic sanitary and health and safety guidelines.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and push, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs.
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The Bellperson is the guests’ first impression of the Sun Valley Lodge. We are looking for an energetic, outgoing personality who will make that connection with our guests.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Upon arrival, greet and assist guests by helping unload luggage from a vehicle and transporting it to their room, personally carrying the bags, or using a luggage cart.
- Upon departure, assist guests by transporting luggage from the room to the lobby and helping them load bags into the vehicle.
- Respond to guest needs by promptly delivering laundry, newspapers, iron & ironing board, additional linens, etc. Maintain written log, recording these requests and deliveries.
- Respond to inquiries and promote the hotel’s services, in person and on the telephone, by explaining products/services.
- Provide the guest with up-to-date hotel information to enhance customer relations.
- Keep abreast of local activities and establishments to answer questions and give recommendations or directions.
- Assist other employees and departments in contributing to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.
- Comply with the hotel conduct policy and always maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor.
- Maintain the appearance of lobby areas, courtyard, and entrances to present customers with a clean and attractive facility.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
- Must safely move objects up to approximately 75 pounds about the workplace.
- Must have a current US driver’s license.
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The Food & Beverage Business Administration Manager works with the Director of Catering, Director of Convention Services, Director of Restaurants, and Executive Director of Food & Beverage on the daily administration operations of the F&B Department. The Food & Beverage Business Administration Manager will also maintain complete knowledge of the hotel, its services, and the local community resources.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attend daily and weekly meetings relating to food and beverage operations, including, but not limited to, the F&B Manager Meeting, Catering Meeting, RLT Meeting and Task Force meetings.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly departmental reports as required and scheduled.
- Manage internal requests for meetings and events. Prepare, print, and execute weekly banquet event orders and other required operational communication for all internal functions.
- As the leading meeting contact and hotel representative for assigned events, work directly with select clients to coordinate event details, develop solutions and provide guidance and direction; post meeting room signs for all groups and events.
- Assist catering managers with day-of event needs and execution of weddings and events as needed.
- Manage all restaurants' seasonal menu production processes; manage the shared catering and culinary drives to ensure information is organized, accurate and accessible; and monitor and update the Sun Valley website and OpenTable platforms with accurate hours, descriptions, and menus.
- Work with the marketing department on F&B events and initiatives.
- Answer incoming calls in a friendly and professional manner, providing information, taking accurate messages and/or routing calls accordingly.
- Enter client information in Delphi and ensure optimal service, quality and hospitality are provided to resort clients.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- 3-4 years of experience in hotel sales, catering, and/or restaurant operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) with a typing speed of at least 55 wpm
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Strong attention to detail is required
- Must speak, read and write English fluently
- Experience with menu development, event coordination, BEO origination and food concepts
- Experience with Delphi, Opera and Social Tables is preferred
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A Central Dispatcher facilitates communication between Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain operations for Lift Operations, Lift Maintenance, Guest Services, Tickets, Food & Beverage, Transportation, Parking, and others for summer and/or winter procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain close communication with Patrol Dispatch during opening and closing scenarios, snow safety work, and medical responses. Update MOD and impacted departments and guests
- Monitor weather patterns and forecasts and update MOD as needed
- Facilitate timely operational updates for guest-facing communications, including text messages, website, messages boards, and apps for both Bald Mtn and Dollar Mtn
- Coordinate Mtn Access for vendors and contractors, maintaining the mountain travel policy
- Maintain real-time opening/closing tracking, downtime, Lockout/Tagout log, and other reports and pull data reports when needed
- Manage multiple radio channels and phone lines at one time. Keep communications clear and concise
- Draft various policies and procedures concerning mountain operations and emergency response. Review drafts with Mountain Management
- Implement policies and procedures and hold mountain departments accountable for following these procedures
- High competency using various platforms and apps, excel, word, Smartsheets, Google Docs, and others—design and build reports, logs, and tracking systems based on these formats
- Provide and present data at bi-annual End of Season Review
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Mountain resort/operations experience in radio and/or Emergency Response
- Strong computer-based skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100, 200, and 300 certifications
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As a Sun Valley Cook, you will use previous knowledge acquired in the culinary arts to improve kitchen skills, including knife and prep skills and how to follow safety procedures. Once familiar with the correct processes for the kitchen, you will be able to propose some of the dishes and preparations for the week’s menu and show all kitchen employees the most accurate method of execution while focusing on teamwork and the chef’s instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a constantly safe, clean, and sanitary work environment.
- Prepare foods according to recipes and/or house standards.
- Practice proper food storage principles.
- Understand and exhibit appropriate Garde-Manger skills to enhance the appearance of food items.
- Prepare foods efficiently according to recipes and/or house standards.
- Preparation of stocks, soups, sauces, salads, vinaigrettes, dressings, hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers.
- Prep, trim, and portion proteins; break down fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.
- Grill, roast, braise, poach, and/or sauté exacting specifications.
- Maintain a constantly safe, clean, and sanitary work environment.
- Observe the mechanical safety of kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Ability to learn and handle kitchen cutlery efficiently and safely; safely use kitchen equipment and utensils; various fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
- Follow kitchen grooming standards to the letter.
- Possess a sound understanding of culinary terminology.
- Understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
- Ability to learn and handle kitchen cutlery efficiently and safely.
- Understand nutrition, portion control, costing, and elimination of food waste.
- Understand and carry out innovative practices.
- Exhibit extraordinary drive and passion for food.
- Possess exceptional organizational and creative skills.
- Work in, guide, and lead a team environment with enthusiasm and pride.
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A Sun Valley Gift Shop Retail Associate will work in one of our retail venues. Qualified applicants must be knowledgeable of all product offerings and able to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Stock shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise
- Set up advertising displays and arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales
- Occasionally stamp, mark, or tag the merchandise price
- Obtain merchandise requested by the customer or receive merchandise selected by the customer
- Answer questions concerning location, price, and use of the merchandise
- Total price and tax on merchandise purchased by customer to determine bill
- Accept payment and make the correct change
- Wrap or bag merchandise for customers
- Clean shelves, counters, or tables
- Remove and record the amount of cash in the register at the end of the shift
- Calculate sales discount to determine the price
Qualifications:
- Customer Service Experience
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods
- While performing this job, the employee must walk, use hands, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear
- Ability to safely move objects up to approximately 45 pounds about the workplace
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A Hotel Front Desk Agent is a professional person who must be able to multi-task, be a team player and enjoy having great conversations. We are looking for seasonal as well as year-round team members. This position has the potential to grow to other Lodging department supervisory positions. This position allows you to contact all other departments within the Resort. Some cross-training will also be part of this front desk position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check-in guests, check-out guests, cashiers, and give directions.
- Accommodate guests’ before/during/after their stay; take Guest complaints and either help them or pass them on to the appropriate person.
- If the switchboard is busy, answer the telephone.
- Be familiar with the resort and all its properties.
- Stay up to date on all events happening in the area.
- Keep the front office area clean and tidy.
- The front desk is open 24 hours a day and requires that employees keep a flexible schedule to cover all shifts.
- Prepare guest key envelopes.
- Serve as a liaison between departments.
- Other tasks to be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Experience in OPERA preferred.
- Must possess excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well with different personality types.
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The Massage Therapist administers professional massage and body treatments to our guests. They must have a thorough knowledge of numerous massage modalities, possess a general understanding of body treatments, and be willing to train in our spa’s specific massage and body treatment offerings. They must have excellent communication skills and learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet our guest’s needs, including selling retail. They must hold and maintain a current state license.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Be on time for your shift, prompt with each appointment, and perform services within the appropriate time allotted for the service
- Provide consistent professional massage and body treatments by spa protocols and accepted certification practices
- Be flexible with the schedule, supporting the needs of the spa
- Properly care for equipment and use proper amounts of product to assist with cost controls
- Have complete knowledge and understanding of all services and products offered while educating and training guests in these areas
- Actively promote home care programs, meeting minimum retail sales goals
- Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the spa’s policies and procedures
- Other responsibilities to be assigned
Qualifications:
- A current massage therapist license in the State of Idaho is required
- Have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service skills
- Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality
- Excellent communication and listening skills, as well as basic computer knowledge
- A thorough knowledge of numerous massage modalities, a general understanding of body treatments, and a willingness to train in specific massage and body treatments offered on the menu
- Reach the top drawer of a four-drawer cabinet
- Communicate effectively with the public and disseminate information accurately.
- Interact with co-workers and have a sense of team
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A Sun Valley H-2B Mountain Laborer II will be an important part of the Sun Valley mountain operations, with duties including pre-season snowmaking, snowcat grooming, and vehicle maintenance at both Sun Valley's Bald and Dollar Mountains. This position requires at least 12 months of manual labor experience required in a professional environment. Mountain Laborers should have experience in either snowmaking or snowcat grooming.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Pre-season duties include snowmaking, vehicle maintenance, checking assigned snowcats for mechanical defaults before and after operation
- Complete work orders on mechanical defaults found and submit them to snowcat mechanics
- Maintain ski lift ramps
- Attend all meetings and ensure projects addressed are completed
- Operate and monitor snow guns remotely via computer at headquarters while addressing snow gun pipe repairs, operating pumps, fans, and compressors remotely or manually
- Remove snow either manually, with a snow blower, or plow
- Safely travel via snowmobile, snowcat, snowboard or ski
- Follow daily plans and instructions to ensure targets and goals are met
- Build, maintain, and groom terrain parks
- Perform winching operations
- Meet with coworkers before leaving the base of the mountain to determine route and technique (individual or fleet grooming)
- Transport mountain freight to designated mountain lodges
- Operate snowcat on designated ski runs
- Operate any other equipment relevant to snow grooming
Qualifications:
- Have at least 12 months of manual labor experience required in a professional environment in either snowmaking or snowcat grooming
- Be available for dates of 10/01/2024 through 04/30/2025
- Complete a pre-employment background check
- Have the ability to hike and work in extreme cold and inclement weather conditions
- Be able to move equipment up and down snow/ice-covered ski slopes
- Be available to assist in pre-season and post-season maintenance
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The Mountain Vehicle Mechanic is part of a team responsible for servicing and repairing heavy equipment, snowcats, trucks, snowmobiles, small engines, and other equipment needed to support resort and mountain operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Always maintain a safe and clean environment in the shop
- Repair and maintain diesel and gas engines
- Work as part of a team; assist other employees in diagnosis and repairs
- Preventative maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment
- Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, computer and electrical systems on vehicles and equipment
- Move equipment safely in and out of the service building
- Complete work orders & daily paperwork as required
Qualifications:
- Experience with diagnosing and repairing electrical and computer systems on modern vehicles
- Experience with the diagnosis and repair of major mechanical systems on modern vehicles
- Familiarity with heavy equipment maintenance and previous experience with snow cats preferred
- Ability to drive ATVs, snowmobiles, snow cats and trucks for equipment recoveries and on-hill repairs
- Welding experience preferred
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A current U.S. driver's license is required
- Have essential tools and a toolbox
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Sun Valley Nail Technicians provide guests and clients with professional and precise nail care.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide consultations to potential guests as needed
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area
- Follow proper sanitation requirements
- Keep up-to-date guest records
- Complete each service at a designated time
- Contribute to events or promotions as needed
- Strive for the overall success of the department as a whole
- Educate guests and clients on current merchandise for purchase
- Assist the Spa Director or Spa Front Desk Supervisor with any job-related tasks
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Idaho State Nail Technician license
- CPR/First Aid is a plus
- Two years of resort/spa experience preferred
- The ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions is required
- Light typing, CRT, record keeping or word processing is required
- Good communication skills are needed
- Considerable experience in all aspects of assessing and working with varying nail types
- Knowledge of techniques including but not limited to spa manicuring & pedicuring, CND/Shellac or its equivalent, pressure point treatments, and acrylic techniques.
- Nail artistry is a plus
- A minimum formal education and certification from an accredited school of cosmetology and/or nail technician education or equivalency in an apprenticeship is required
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The Preschool Teacher Assistant is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functionality and for supporting the guest and students' emotional well-being. The Preschool Teacher Assistant is also accountable for maintaining a professional, safe, and positive work environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement lesson plans and maintain daily classroom schedules.
- Help the teacher prepare lessons, including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
- Support each child’s social, emotional, and intellectual growth and development.
- Always Ensuring the well-being and safety of children; attending to the children’s general needs.
- Use various instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the teacher, to meet individual student learning needs.
- Assist students with assignments or complex concepts.
- Maintain communication with parents, staff, and faculty regarding students’ progress.
- Implement state, school, and class rules and regulations.
- Maintain a clean/organized environment for the children to thrive.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as they present themselves.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods.
- While performing the duties of this job's responsibilities, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear.
- Must safely move objects up to approximately 75 pounds about the workplace.
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A Public Area Attendant Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that cleanliness standards are met. They oversee public area attendants' tasks, assign and inspect work to ensure it is up to standard, and provide training on best handling customer requests. In addition, they maintain their inventory list in case anything needs replacing and order more supplies when needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Train housekeepers on cleaning and maintenance tasks and oversee staff daily
- Provide daily cleaning service for mountain operations buildings
- Schedule shifts and arrange for replacements in cases of absence
- Establish and educate staff on cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene standards
- Motivate team members and resolve any issues that occur on the job
- Respond to customer complaints and special requests
- Monitor and replenish cleaning product stock, including floor cleaners, bleach, and rubber gloves
- Participate in large cleaning projects as required
- Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies in all areas
- Other duties to be assigned
Qualifications:
- Work experience as a housekeeping or public area attendant supervisor or in a similar role.
- Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Ability to use industrial cleaning equipment and products.
- Excellent organizational and team management skills.
- Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Be able to work some weekends and holidays
- Be able to do moderate lifting
- Be physically fit and capable of strenuous activity
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The Sun Valley Ski & Ride Guest Relations and Sales Manager will be a proactive leader to join a team dedicated to creating an exceptional experience for Ski & Ride guests.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operation of the Ski & Ride School Sales & Guest Services Desk
- Hire, train, schedule, and manage The Sales Desk Team
- Maintain accurate knowledge of all lessons, programs, and rate details
- Manage the guests’ experience related to learning, understanding and purchasing ski & ride products
- Assist Ski & Ride Administration, Mountain Guest Services Staff, and Supervisors as needed
- Engage in professional and solution-oriented communications with Ski & Ride guests
- Update website & other promotional material as needed
- Update and enhance the sales strategy of lesson products
- Coordinate with Sun Valley Group Sales Department to promote ski & ride products
- Manage all correspondence related to billing, products, and orders
- Complete administrative tasks, including ordering supplies, email correspondence, answering phones, etc.
Qualifications:
- Guest service and sales expert
- An inspiring and supportive leader with snow sports school experience
- Interpersonal skills that create relationships based on trust
- Experience supervising employees and conducting performance appraisals
- Computer skills – RTP and Microsoft proficiency necessary
- Must be 21 years or older - required
- High School diploma or equivalent - required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and comprehend English fluently - required
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays throughout the season - required
- Must be able to work from November - April - required
Performance Expectations:
- Provide inspirational leadership, direction, and coaching for direct reports
- Develop effective and respectful teamwork with managers, instructor staff and other resort departments
- Manage time and tasks effectively and efficiently
- Solves anticipated and emerging challenges with grace
- Responsible for the overall quality, consistency, and accountability of The Sales Desk Team
- Prioritize guest satisfaction
- Uphold safety standards within the department and be an advocate for all safety initiatives of the resort for our guests and staff
- Communicate with other departments to create an environment of teamwork and support for a superior guest experience
- Uses interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships based on trust
- Collaborates as a part of a leadership team to achieve agreed-upon goals
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The Scheduling Supervisor is a proactive leader who can optimize instructor staffing levels to meet ever-changing demands and facilitate professional communication between the department and the staff about instructor availability. This position is less than 30 hours per week and will report to the Ski & Ride School Field Operations Manager.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for instructors regarding all scheduling needs
- Request, receive, and organize schedules for all instructors
- Enter & manage instructor schedules in RTP
- Use a priority system to assign instructors to work locations and product type
- Proactively plan for the business demand of peak holiday periods
- Create reports related to staff availability, lesson reservations, and staff performance
- Communicate daily with Baldy and Dollar teams to ensure accurate staffing levels and anticipate future needs
- Coordinate with the Baldy & Dollar Team Leaders to identify appropriate staff for Kids Camp & Adult Workshops
- Coordinate with Supervisors daily to collect and share information about upcoming demand and daily instructor activity
- Coordinate with the Training Manager regarding schedules for trainers, Field Operations Manager to schedule specialty program coaches, and communicate directly with the Ski & Ride School Director, as needed
Qualifications:
- Organizational and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, RTP and other instructor management tools
- Understanding the relationship between lesson products and instructor attributes to develop an effective staffing plan
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The Sun Valley Ski & Ride program seeks Ski Instructors for the Winter 2024/25 season. A Ski Instructor will be a professional ski instructor and representative who works as an interdependent team member dedicated to creating the best possible environment for taking and teaching a ski lesson. The instructor will also interact with students, guests, and other employees, fulfilling the guest service orientation. We are looking for Certified and Non-Certified Ski Instructors.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Upholding the highest levels of safety in varying conditions
- Instruct group and private lessons of varying ability levels, as assigned
- Greets and assists guests in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner
- Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and lesson objectives
- Prioritize health and safety for yourself and our guests
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, fellow instructors and mountain operations staff
- Independently lead groups of students
- Act as an ambassador for Sun Valley by creating a welcoming environment, anticipating guests’ needs and offering solution-oriented support
- Communicate professionally with guests, instructors and the snow sports leadership team
- Attend and participate in SnowSports team meetings as required
Qualifications:
- A passion for snow sports, the mountain lifestyle and sharing with guests
- Interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to a positive environment and build relationships based on trust
- Able to ski and/or ride at least at an intermediate level for the duration of a lesson (up to 7 hours per day)
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to the changing demands of the work environment
- Availability to work weekends and holidays throughout the season
- At least 18 years of age
- Experience teaching and/or supervising children (preferred)
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The primary function of an H-2B Ski Instructor III is to provide the guests with instruction that results in a fun, enjoyable learning experience. A Ski Instructor III is expected to deliver education in a variety of group and individual settings with adults, ski racers, and children. The Ski Instructor III works independently on assignments of standard difficulty for the vocation, profession, trade, or craft with Moderate supervision.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage risks to self and guests in a dynamic mountain environment
- Instruct group and private lessons for students of all ages and ability
- Greets and assists guests in a friendly, helpful, and respectful manner
- Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and lesson objectives
- Work collaboratively with supervisors, fellow instructors, and mountain operations staff
- Act as an ambassador for Sun Valley by creating a welcoming environment, anticipating guests’ needs and offering solution-oriented support
- Communicate professionally with guests, instructors, and the department leadership team
- Attend and participate in department meetings as required
- Assist Sun Valley Race Department with course preparation and race logistics
Qualifications:
- Certified PSIA Level III ski instructor
- First Aid certified
- Complete pre-employment background check
- An expert skier with extended experience in a Ski School setting
- At least 21 years of age
- Possess excellent guest service skills and communication skills
- Work well in a team environment
- Work in inclement weather
- Available to work holidays and weekends
- Willing to instruct children and adults
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The Sun Valley Snowmaking Team is looking for a full-time year-round snowmaker to join us and help be a part of our success and share in the fun, comradery, and mountain spirit that embodies mountain and snowmaking employees. The maintenance program includes plenty of hiking, troubleshooting communication networks, hydrant and gun maintenance, pipe repair, new construction, motor and pump maintenance, and occasionally some other tasks helping out other departments, to name just a little of what we do. The winter operating season involves making snow, monitoring system operations, managing and training seasonal employees, and some maintenance items.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must be able to follow daily operational plans.
- Snowmaking is a team sport, so employees should thrive in a team environment and possess leadership qualities.
- Make snow and maintain equipment to ensure snow quality always remains on point.
- Adhere to all mountain and snowmaking safety protocols.
- Work in unison with all mountain departments to ensure all departments achieve their goals and successes.
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must possess a valid and clean driver’s license.
- Basic written and oral communication skills.
- Must be able to operate snowmobiles, pickup trucks and other utility vehicles.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Basic mechanical skills and experience using hand tools, power tools and PPE.
- Must be able to hike up and downhill in all weather conditions and enjoy it!
- Must possess a keen detail to health and safety.
- Must be comfortable at heights, in tight spaces and be able to climb and crouch.
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A Snowmaking Electrician will learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment and components of industrial machinery and systems by performing installation, maintenance, and repair as described below under the supervision of a Snowmaking Supervisor and Mountain Electrical Supervisor. This position is also expected to be part of the snowmaking process. Work may be performed on any day of the week from Monday through Sunday. Example shifts: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am or 12:00 am – 8:00 am. Shift hours may vary.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Install power and control wiring and conduit for newly installed machinery and equipment.
- Operate, maintain, clean and relocate snowmaking and adjunct equipment as directed safely, consistent with Sun Valley Company procedures.
- Connect power and control wiring to machines and equipment. Connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.
- Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures. Replace damaged or broken wiring and cables. Diagnose, repair, or replace faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
- Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with snowmakers and mountain electricians to diagnose malfunctions.
- Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
- Plan wiring layout and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.
- Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Work under adverse weather conditions to complete tasks, especially when electrical equipment is out of service due to failure.
- Participate in proper safety classes, including Fall Arrest, Lock-out tag-out procedures and other related safety topics.
- Perform preventative electrical maintenance, snowmaking machine room maintenance, and pneumatic control maintenance.
Qualifications:
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Idaho Journeyman electrical license or equivalent.
- A current driver's license is required.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear.
- The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
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The primary function of the Spa & Pool Front Desk position is providing first-contact customer interaction, including booking spa and salon services, checking in guests, selling merchandise, and cleaning and stocking the guest areas, including the spa boutique. Any Guest Service team member must be able to adapt to changing demands and requirements in the workplace.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service, communication and listening skills
- Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly & outgoing personality
- Ability and willingness to always present a professional appearance and demeanor
- Familiarity with essential phone & computer knowledge & skills
- Must be detail-oriented and can multi-task while being efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment and limit mistakes under pressure
- Flexible schedule, including morning and afternoon shifts, weekends & holidays
Qualifications:
- Stand for extended periods and ascend/descend stairs as a daily routine
- Communicate effectively with the public and disseminate information accurately
- Be able to comprehend reading materials
- Be able to speak, read and write English
- Have the ability to interact with co-workers positively and understand what "team" means
- Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
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A Sun Valley Concierge is an ambassador for the Sun Valley Resort and is expected to provide exceptional guest experiences as the Concierge at the iconic Sun Valley Lodge. You will relay relevant information, and recommendations will be given to our guests courteously, in a friendly manner, and helpfully. The Concierge works closely with restaurants on our property and in Ketchum. The Concierge works as a team with all Resort departments to ensure our guests can look forward to their stay and be assisted during their stay. We are looking for an outgoing person willing to help all guests.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as an informational resource
- Direct and assure that the guest services activities of the main lobby desk are handled promptly, efficiently, and professionally
- Perform desk duties and all guest services, problem resolution and appropriate special gift requests
- Work closely and cooperatively with front desk personnel and food managers relative to special guest services, problem resolution and appropriate assignment of cost or billing
- Accommodate special cakes, bands, flower baskets, and baggage recovery requests
- Communicate current knowledge of ongoing resort events, especially groups, events, packages, and rates. Knowledge of various restaurants and menu fare
- Develop a well-versed knowledge of all resort facilities and departments and contact individuals
- Delegate, circulate and /or respond to daily mail or other notices and correspondence as necessary
- Provide support and assistance when necessary during large events, including Ice shows, buffets, or others, as required or directed
Qualifications:
- Be able to stand for prolonged periods
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, use hands, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear
- Be able to move objects up to approximately 25 pounds about the workplace, always ensuring safety
How to Apply
To be considered for employment, the Sun Valley Company requires you to complete an online application through our website via the link below. Please follow the directions and answer all questions to the best of your ability. For more information, go to www.sunvalley.com/jobs.