Job Description

Seasonal
Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you're here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine!

We are not your typical big-box resort, and that's what makes the vibe here so awesome - we know you by name. The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers. Apply now to be part of The Legend!

Perks & Benefits:
  • Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
  • Discounted friends & family tickets
  • Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees*
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees*
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match
  • Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
  • Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
  • Financial assistance and mental health resources through WorkLife Partnership
  • *Check out more of our perks and benefits here! (Scroll down to the "Caring for You" section)


POSITION SUMMARY:

At the Arapahoe Basin Ski and Ride School, we like to have fun while doing great work and hope to instill a love of snow sports in every guest we meet. Likewise, we want all of our instructors to have rewarding careers working alongside people they can trust and respect.

As an office administrator at A-Basin, you will manage administrative activities to ensure an effective Ski and Ride School operation that results in a premier quality guest and staff experience. This position works alongside Guest Services, Human Resources, Payroll, and Ski and Ride to administer SRS payroll, HR, staff, and guest needs.

If you are passionate about skiing or snowboarding or are new to the sport and would like to join in sharing our passion with others in one of the most beautiful places on earth, A-Basin is the place for you!

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high ends of Arapahoe Basin's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay range: $22.00 - $27.50/ hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Ski and Ride School (SRS) data entry and direction of other employees to assist as needed
  • Develop and maintain effective tracking of instructor payroll, wages, schedules, various reports as needed
  • Work with SRS, Payroll, HR Mgt. and Guest Service Teams to: onboard, schedule, pay, train, support, evaluate, separate instructors, book lessons, fulfill lessons and sell tickets.
  • Set RTP inventories, product ceilings, payroll
  • Address payroll, HR and schedule issues with staff
  • Implement SRS Management Team goals and objectives
  • Understand SRS key financial performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Track office supply inventories and order as necessary
  • Assist with organizing locker and uniform distribution
  • Track and maintain records of certifications instructors earned/ need to be compensated for.
  • Follow all department sustainability guidelines as expected
  • Perform other job duties as assigned


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Customer-facing guest service experience - Required
  • Data entry experience - required
  • Skiing and/or riding on all groomed blue terrain - Preferred
  • Exceptional organizational skills and a focus on detail
  • Ability to multi-task in a fluid, high energy guest service environment
  • Design and maintain data tracking systems
  • Strong communication skills, self-motivated, and self-directed
  • Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, Workday, and RTP
  • Must be available weekends and holidays
  • Must provide own ski or snowboard equipment and other necessary gear to work outside in a high alpine, snow, cold environment.


EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  • High school diploma or equivalent - required
  • College Degree - Preferred


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Administrators must be able to sit for a prolonged period of time, walk, kneel, crawl, carry, reach, stand, stoop, squat, and lift up to 35lbs while actively engaging with guests.
  • Ability to withstand a high-altitude environment at all times.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Indoor environment constantly
  • Fast pace and loud environment occasionally
  • Some of the time will be spent outside in a high altitude, high alpine snowy environment

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Arapahoe Basin and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Arapahoe Basin positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Arapahoe Basin is an equal opportunity employer and maintains drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Arapahoe Basin adheres to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.
Req Id: JR128832
Posted At: Thu Jan 22 2026 05:00:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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