Lead Ticket Checker

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary:   

As a Ticket Checker Lead, you will help provide an experience of a lifetime for our guests and other employees. The Team Leader will oversee the daily operations of the ticket scanning department. You should be a leader who is friendly, approachable, and detail-oriented.  The ideal candidate should enjoy working outdoors in alpine weather conditions. 

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr  

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026  

• Shift Type: Full Time hours available

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Housing Availability: No 

 

Job Responsibilities:  

• Supervise the daily operations and safety of the scanning department. 

• Be a point of escalation to support scanning equipment issues, ticket/pass problems, and ticket/pass misuse. 

• Monitor daily job performance of the team, as well as provide and document coaching and discipline. 

• Monitor staffing levels, and make adjustments as needed. 

• Report and staff safety incidents to the manager immediately. 

• Plan and assist with orientations, trainings, and payroll 

• Perform audits to track the performance of the scanning team. 

• Work with the lift operations team to ensure efficiency of maze set ups. 

• Other duties as assigned 

 

Job Requirements: 

• Excellent communication skills (English) and ability to present information in group settings. 

• Ability to lead others. 

• Intermediate or above skiing and riding skills 

• Willing and able to work outdoors in all alpine weather conditions. 

• Ability to stand for the entire shift. 

• Ability to multi-task and make solid decisions. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. 

• Willingness to learn company computer applications. 

 

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

 

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