Volunteer Opportunity - Snow Host
- Jasper, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Job details
- Job type
- Temporary
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Marmot Basin is seeking an enthusiastic volunteer to join our team for the upcoming season as a Snow Host. This is a volunteer position with a commitment of 20 workdays, in exchange for a staff season pass with benefits. Volunteers will be on a permanent probation period for the duration of their work commitment.
Core Competencies:
Experience in the customer service industry
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Capable of working outside, including in severe weather conditions
Ski industry experience or any training in dealing with the general public
Role Summary:
Snow Hosts are part of the Guest Services team and serve as the first point of contact for guests. You will primarily assist in the mezzanine area outside the ticket windows and near the Rental Shop, Snow School Desk, and Group Sales. Your role is to provide information, guidance, and assistance to ensure a positive guest experience.
Key Duties:
Welcome guests and provide information about mountain operations, facilities, schedules, events, and conditions
Ensure a smooth and orderly flow of walking traffic in the mezzanine area
Anticipate and resolve guest needs
Identify and report safety concerns for staff and guests
Adhere to company policies, including the Employee Handbook, Harassment Policy, and Privacy Policy
Details:
Commitment: 20 volunteer workdays
Compensation: Staff season pass with benefits
Employment Type: Seasonal Volunteer
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Snow Host at Marmot Basin will welcome guests, answer questions about the mountain and its facilities, and help keep people moving smoothly in the mezzanine area. They will also spot and report safety concerns.
Requirements
Marmot Basin needs candidates with customer service experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work outdoors in severe weather. Ski industry experience or public-facing training is an asset.
Skills
- Customer service
- Guest relations
- Interpersonal communication
- Giving directions and information
- Crowd flow management
- Safety hazard identification
- Working outdoors in severe weather
- Conflict de-escalation
- Policy adherence
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Staff season pass
- Staff season pass benefits
Categories
- Customer Service & Support
- Sports & Recreation
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Snow Host
- guest services
- ski resort
- customer service
- volunteer
- hospitality
- ski hill
- mountain operations
- guest experience
- winter
- seasonal
- front desk
- information desk
- crowd management
- safety reporting
- Marmot Basin
Seniority
Entry level
Languages
- English