Volunteer Mountain Host - Snow School

About Us

Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) is a division of Canada’s largest privately held hospitality company, Northland Properties Corporation (NPC), and since its inception in 2007, we have gained a reputation for big mountain riding, legendary powder and an authentic Canadian resort town.

Job Summary

Revelstoke Mountain Resort is seeking outgoing and energetic individuals to work as volunteer Mountain Host. The role of Mountain Host is supervisor is to:

• Enhanced sense of arrival at the Resort, add a welcoming atmosphere and Improve the Guest’s first impressions of the Resort
• Provide useful information and directions to Guests to improve the start of their day.
• Enhance the Guest’s end of day experience by providing a friendly goodbye
• Enhance the Guest’s on-mountain experience by having a presence at various locations, providing information and guidance on Mountain conditions, best ways to navigate the terrain and lift orientation.
• Provide extra on-mountain safety and monitoring by having a presence at various locations to enhance and improve Guest’s safety.
• Improve the first comer’s experience by providing guided tour focused on lift orientation and access.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide welcoming presence at Guests arrival – providing direction, information, Skier Services, washrooms, F&B options, etc.…/ Mountain Conditions, what to expect / Walking around the base area.
• Provide on-mountain information to Guests at the top of each of the main lift, Mtn Host located at the main “Sign” – top of Gondola - top of Stoke Chair - top of Ripper - info on terrain, snow conditions, grooming, lift operations…
• Provide slope / speed watch directing and slowing down traffic, at main ski run merges and green run – Last Spike
• Provide Guided Tours – specific groomed runs – lift orientation – PM tour
• Provide information at end of the day – friendly Goodbye and thank you

Required Qualifications and Abilities

• Advanced Skiing / Snowboarding skills / Comfortable on Blue and Black terrain
• Excellent knowledge of the Mountain, Terrain, and it’s Operations
• Being a Revelstoke local is an asset
• Passionate, Positive attitude and Supporter of RMR
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Flexible and reliable  
• Language skills an asset – English, French, German, Spanish, etc…

Minimum Requirements

• 14-day commitment for the season – approx. 1 day per week
• Daily hours – 6.5-hour shifts – 8:00am to 3:30pm

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Season pass
• Discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Discounts at the resort’s restaurants, retail, rental, repairs outlets including pro deals.
• Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts
• Discounts at Sutton and Sandman hotels (employee and friends/family)
• Additional Northland Properties discounts via a Perks program with other vendors

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.