Guest Service Agent - Winter Season

Seasonal

Who We Are:  At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.  

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts 
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

Winter Park Guest Services staffs desks in both primary rental shops, and operates the season pass office, groups desk, private lesson desk, and ticket offices at the Winter Park Base and Mary Jane Base. Agents handle in person sales of Lift Tickets, Season Passes, Rentals, and Ski and Ride School Lessons & Special Programs. Agents assist guests with the fulfillment of pre-purchased products including Season Passes, Lift Tickets, Rentals, and Ski and Ride School Lessons & Special Programs. Agents also provide general resort information, answer questions, address guest concerns, and resolve complaints.

Guest Service Agents must maintain a positive attitude in a fast paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and multitask well. Agents provide guests with personalized recommendations and share accurate information about resort operations, slope conditions, lift and trail access, special programs, and activities throughout Winter Park Resort and the Fraser Valley. Agents are expected to proactively identify guest needs, recommend appropriate products and services, and create memorable experiences through friendly, sincere, and professional interactions while sharing their enthusiasm for the resort's summer and winter recreational opportunities.

Continuous learning, sound judgment, and adaptability are essential, as Agents must stay current on resort products, policies, and operational changes to best support guests and business needs.

Agents are required to consistently follow Alterra Mountain Company/WP policies and procedures set forth in the Employee Handbook.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts 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, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay: $19 per hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner. Answer general and specific questions, giving accurate information.
• Assist guests with the selection and sale of appropriate products including but not limited to, lessons, special programs, equipment rental packages, season passes and lift tickets.
• Communicate complete details of all products, prices, locations, times and pertinent information using both verbal (in person and via phone call) and written (email and SMS) communication as required. Communicate clearly and accurately to set appropriate expectations for all products.
• Responsible for working knowledge of all Winter Park Resort policies, products, practices, promotions, and conditions. This includes but is not limited to, lessons, rentals, lift tickets, season pass products, groups, product pricing, special programs & procedures, WP programs & events, weather & snow conditions, special events and promotions within Marketing/Sales, Competition Center, the Town of Winter Park, and general ski area information.
• Learn and maintain an excellent working knowledge of the computerized product sales systems, including sales, discounts, comps, accounts receivable, returns, refunds, payment types and operation of printers.
• Process a variety of payment types, giving correct change when necessary. Know and utilize correct pricing, discounts, Travel Agent & Wholesale Rates, etc. for the appropriate products, in the correct time frames maintaining accuracy for each guest and transaction.
• Prepare daily accounting summary. Produce daily-computerized sales reports, accounts receivable reports, comp reports and provide backup for all discounts, comps, returns, refunds and replacements. Process liability releases, vouchers, rental forms, and general guest data ensuring compliance with PII security standards. Ensure guests have completed liability releases when required.
• Accurately process and fulfill pre-booked rental, lesson, special programs, and lift ticket orders for guests ensuring participants have provided all necessary information and completed any required liability releases. Contact guests via phone, SMS, or email to obtain information or provide direction when necessary.
• Coordinate and communicate through in-person, radio and telephone communication with on mountain operations including but not limited to Ski & Snowboard School, Activities, Security, and Patrol.
• Professionally handle guest complaints and resolve guest problems.
• Attend regular staff meetings to discuss work assignments and review updates on pertinent information. Read staff notes and company memos daily.
• Assist with crowd management in lobbies, queues, high traffic outdoor areas, and other locations as needed.
• Maintain a friendly, congenial and helpful attitude, while effectively dealing with guests and other employees. Show cooperation and pleasant attitude. Strive to facilitate an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Maintain a neat, organized and clean work area including guest waiting areas, queues, and employee break rooms and bathrooms. Keep work area well stocked with appropriate supplies. Report and/or correct unsafe conditions as needed.
• Supports the Winter Park Way and Alterra Company mission and values
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to maintain a positive, professional, and friendly attitude, with both guests and coworkers, in a fast passed work environment.
• Must be able to field complaints and resolve guest issues in a professional, caring, and effective manner.
• Minimum one year cashier, retail sales, front desk, or equivalent required.
• Experience in guest service, public relations, and/or public speaking required.
• Must have greater than average computer proficiency, strong typing/keyboard skills, and POS experience.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must enjoy working with the public and have excellent customer service skills.
• Skiing/Snowboarding experience desirable.
• Minimum one season experience with Winter Park Resort preferred.
• Experience with RTP|ONE preferred.
• Second language desirable.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
• Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices, and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing, and pulling on an occasional basis.
• Able to speak and actively listen continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in a

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