OCTOBER 1, 2009 ISSUE
With the Snow Comes Jobs
Area Snowsport Resorts Begin Hiring for Winter Season
Cold weather means area ski slopes, such as Appalachian Ski Mountain, pictured here, are now looking for responsible, dedicated workers to fill their employee ranks. The upcoming season’s employment opportunities are a welcome reprieve from the exceptional job losses felt this summer.
Many skiers become excited as the wind blows through magenta and yellowing leaves. Soon the cold will set in, allowing the snow machines to blanket our local slopes.
Not only does the snow facilitate winter fun, it also brings an end to the cold chill of low employment opportunities.
Last season, snowfall was spectacular for the local ski slopes and many locals and visitors took advantage of Mother Nature’s bounty. The hope is that this year’s business will be as steady as last, and employment opportunities will continue to rise, even throughout the winter months.
Currently, all of the local ski slopes are beginning their search for responsible, dedicated workers to help fill the seasonal void. Some jobs are reserved for returning senior employees, however, there are still many jobs available for consideration by newcomers to this way of winter life.
Local Ski Slope Job Forecast
Sugar Mountain Resort
Sugar Mountain Resort is offering many positions in anticipation of the upcoming ski season. Positions available are: rentals, ski/snowboard school, ski patrol, lift attendants, parking attendants, ticket cashiers, building maintenance, sports shop clerks, office personnel, group sales, food service, snowmaking, housekeeping and grounds maintenance. Professional positions are also available, including a front desk position and a management assistant position. Both positions require an individual proficient in Microsoft Word/Office, a high school diploma and 60 hours per week from November through March, including weekends and holidays. In addition, the management assistant position requires 40 hours a week from April through October.
For more information and updated employment opportunities, click to www.skisugar.com/employment/.
Beech Mountain Resort
This season Beech Mountain Resort is hoping for a large turnout on both the slopes and in the employment arena. Lift operations, snowmaking ski /snowboard instructors, parking attendants, food service, ticket, cashiers, shuttle van drivers, grounds maintenance, rentals, mountain hosts, group sales, terrain park, retail and ski patrol are all needed. For more information and updated employment opportunities, click to www.skibeech.com/employment.html.
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Appalachian Ski Mountain is now taking applications from enthusiastic, customer service-oriented individuals for full- and part-time seasonal employment for the upcoming season, beginning November 20. Applications are being accepted for the following jobs: snowmaking, reservations, nursery, office, security, ski shop, restaurant, ice skating, lift operations, gift shop, terrain park, ticket cashiers and equipment rentals. For more information and updated employment opportunities, click to www.appskimtn.com/themountain.php?item=13, or apply in person at the Appalachian Ski Mountain main office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 828-295-7828.
Hawksnest Resort
Employment opportunities for the upcoming season at Hawksnest Resort are: ticket sales, retail, food and beverage, servers, lift operators, zipline guides, lodge maintenance and snowmaking. In addition to the new snow tubing park, Hawksnest Resort is now offering ziplining for customers year round on its 1.5-mile, 10-line course.
For more information, updated employment information and/or to download an application, click to www.hawksnest-resort.com/employment.htm.
More job opportunities will become available throughout the coming months, as well as during the winter holidays, granted the conditions are ideal.
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