Employment Opportunities

Huff Hills Ski Area is a great place to work, just ask any of our employees, Some of whom have worked here for over 10 years!

Huff Hills Ski Area stresses a fun work environment where "work hard and play hard" is always the motto. We require employees to be available on weekends and holidays during the winter season, which usually runs from December 1st through the end of March. Many jobs also require being outside in adverse weather conditions, and may require standing. All jobs require great customer service and problem solving skills. If you are ready for the best winter of your life, and don't mind a challenge, then apply today!

Current Openings:

Lift Operator

Job Description
You will be the pilot and conductor of one of Huff Hills Ski Area's lifts. Operators assist guests in loading and unloading from the lift, and need to have great customer service skills. Lift Operators maintain lift ramp areas by shoveling, and placing barriers and signs. Operators will fill out all appropriate paperwork in compliance with ANSI code requirements. You will have the opportunity to work with a new, state-of-the-art control system on the Blue Lift. Applicants should enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions. If you want to work hard and play hard on the mountain, this is the job for you!! 

Job Requirements
Must be 18 years old or older. Position requires some lifting, and shoveling, and working outside in winter conditions. Applicants should be available on weekends and holidays from Dec. 1st until the end of March. Normal work day is 9:30 AM-5:00 PM.

Rental Shop Technician

Job Description
If you want to be responsible for helping guests get the perfect fit for their skis, snowboards and boots, as well as maintaining a fleet of skis, snowboards and boots, then a Rental Shop Technician job is perfect fit for you. Come work in Huff Hills Ski Area's Rental Center building. You will be responsible for courteous, efficient delivery of rental equipment. Rental Techs also perform routine maintenance on rental equipment, and assist other departments as necessary.

Job Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, and may be required to obtain a binding manufactures certification. (Huff Hills Ski Area pays for and assists with the certification)
Must be able to lift approximately 35 pounds, and remain standing for long periods.
Must be available on weekends and holidays during the winter season from Dec. 1 through the end of March. Normal work day is 9:00 AM-5:30 PM.

Kitchen Lead

Starting Pay: $14.00/hour

Job Description
Huff Hills Ski Area's food has a great reputation. The secret? Our awesome staff in Food Service!! If you like working with food, and enjoy making people's day brighter, than this job is for you!! Supervises kitchen staff assist in preparation of food, and help keep the kitchen operations streamlined. Cleans and prepares food service area at closing for next day.

Job Requirements
Light stocking and moving of food boxes. Friendly customer service oriented attitude, along with problem solving skills. Must be organized, and balance multiple tasks. As this is a supervisory position, prior experience is required. Must be available weekends and holidays throughout the winter season, which runs from Dec. 1st through the end of March. Normal work day is 9:30 AM-5:30 PM.  Some work on other days is possible with stocking, inventory etc.  We are also open to new menu ideas and fun, so bring your creativity!

Ski/Snowboard Instructor

Do you love to Ski or Snowboard, and want a job that keeps you on the snow all day? Do you enjoy teaching people? Then apply for a position as a Ski or Snowboard Instructor! This job involves leading group and private lessons, and assisting guests to improve their ski/snowboard skills.

Patience is a must, as well as a desire to interact with and make a guest's day the best it can be. Instructors work outside in many different weather conditions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and posses strong skiing or snowboarding skills. A PSIA/AASI certification, or experience as an instructor is a plus, but not required.

Position is paid from 10:00 AM-1:30 PM. The remainder of the day is open to schedule private lessons. Instructor will split cost of private lesson 50/50 with ski area. Free employee season ski pass, and discounted skiing at Sister Areas is also part of the package.

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like, please apply today!

Ski Patrol (Volunteer Positions)

Apply at - http://www.huffhillsskipatrol.org/

​Do you want a fast paced, outdoor job that provides great training? Huff Hills Ski Patrol is recruiting volunteer patrollers. Ski Patrollers are responsible for many aspects of ski area safety, including placing signage and ropelines, assisting injured guests, performing lift evacuation, and guest education. Patrollers work on average two days per month, and receive a free employee pass. Returning patrollers can qualify for a free family pass, as well as free or discounted skiing at other ski areas. Training is provided for medical and practical skills, as well as skiing and snowboarding development. 

Patrollers work outdoors in winter weather conditions, and must be able to assist in emergencies during adverse weather conditions. Lifting and other strenuous work is required. 

 If you are interested, fill out an application and start volunteering today! For more details, see the Huff Hills Ski Patrol web site.