Recruiting season begins By M. Scott Smith , DCSki Editor T housands of seasonal job opportunities are becoming available in the Mid-Atlantic as ski resorts begin filling positions for the winter season. Many local resorts add hundreds of temporary workers to their payroll each winter. Paid employees generally receive skiing privileges as well. It takes a lot to run a ski resort. Snowmakers and groomers burn the midnight oil to ensure prime surface conditions each morning, while lift attendants oversee the safe and orderly loading of skiers and boarders.
Instructors introduce new skiers to the sport, and volunteers help staff events such as races.
Regular interaction with customers requires good people skills, and most resorts also ask their employees to have dependable transportation, even when the weather is foul. To inquire about job openings at area resorts, use the DCSki Resort Profiles page to find contact information for a specific resort. A sampling of job opportunities at local resorts is included below. Hidden Valley Hidden Valley has seasonal and year-round positions open in numerous departments. An employment page is available on Hidden Valley's web site, including a downloadable job application.