Squaw Valley 2016-2017

SQUAW VALLEY
Website
www.squawalpine.com
12/5/2016 - 12/20/2016
Employer Begin Date
At the time of hire, all employees will be assigned to a company orientation at their
first day of work. Employees must bring the appropriate documents (passport, visa,
I-94, DS-2019, receipt of social security card) on their first day. A pre-employment
drug screen is also required on your first day
Employer End Date
3/15/2017 - 4/1/2017
Average Work Hours
35
Frequency of Pay
Every two weeks
Drug Testing
Yes
Bonuses
-
Number of International Staff
127
Housing Available
Not Available
Estimated Startup Cost
$1500-.
Additional Housing Info
At the time of hire, all students will be given an end date and are required to work
until that date.
Visit www.squawalpine.com and go to the employment link at the bottom of
the page. From there visit the link to housing. There you will find information
about housing in the North Lake Tahoe region. Each person is responsible to
make housing arrangement. Most of our employees find places to live by checking online sources such as Craig’s List, local newspapers, local rental agencies
(Housing Connection), looking at bulletin boards and networking with other ski
area employees. Finding a place to live can be challenging. Your housing search
will be easier if you are able to arrive or contact potential housing early. If possible, we strongly suggest that you plan to obtain housing sometime before
Thanksgiving. Once hired, we will provide you with further housing resources and
information on where to look for housing.
Guidelines
You will be required to communicate frequently with guests and coworkers.
Qualities we look for are happy, positive attitude, willing to help, enjoy
meeting new people, and willing to work outdoor in cold.
Employee Benefits
Free ski pass, Free group ski/snowboard lessons, Free basic equipment rentals
(Monday-Thursday only), 2 free lift tickets, 8 half-off lift tickets, Free bus passes
to get to and from work, 25% discount at retail stores, 50% Food and Beverage
discount, Discounted tickets to other ski resorts, Membership to promotive.com
which offers special deals and discounts from many companies.
Community
Rural Community
Lake Tahoe, CA.
SQUAW VALLEY
Squaw Valley opened in 1949 and is one of the largest ski areas in the United States, as well as the
host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Squaw Valley is a year-round mountain destination offering
world-class adventure, North America’s most diverse terrain and events and activities throughout the
seasons. Squaw is renowned for its legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30
chairlifts including a unique mountaintop beginner area and unrivaled expert steeps, chutes and
bowls. Guests can be transported 2,000 feet in Squaw’s scenic Aerial Tram to High Camp, where they
can dine, ice skate, or just enjoy the spectacular lake views. Located at the base of the mountain is
The Village at Squaw Valley, which is a popular gathering spot for visitors due to the abundance of
dining, shopping, and other activities. Working at Squaw Valley means you’ll be surrounded by people
who share the “work hard, play hard” mentality. Work where you are surrounded vibrant blue skies,
endless sunshine, cool winter air, and a unforgettable mountain adventure. Get paid to work and live
in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley is an adventure beyond ordinary. Individuals will experience
endless opportunities to mix fun with recreation, all while creating lifetime friendships. We are looking
for motivated individuals who can help provide an unforgettable experience for our customers.
Resort Summary
Available Positions
Position
Lift Operator
Cafeteria Line
Worker
Host / Hostess
Cashier
Busser
Wage / hr
Description
Tips
12
Welcomes and assists guests with loading and unloading chairlifts. Set up the lift line in
the morning. Greet and talk with guests waiting in line. Assist adults and children who
are getting on and off chairlifts. Operate the lift system. The ideal person is someone
who has an outgoing personality, and who will provide a positive and friendly interaction every time. This is a great job for someone who wants to learn to Ski/Snowboard!
This position requires advanced English. This job is outdoors.
No
10,25
Stock and prepare the cafeteria food station to open for lunchtime. Once opened, take,
prepare and serve customer orders. When closed, you will clean up the station and put
away food items. Food stations include: soup, salad, Asian food, pizza, Mexican food,
and more. The ideal person is someone who has interest in cooking or food in general!
Enjoys meeting new people, and work well under pressure.
No
10
Provide the first impression of the restaurant by warmly greeting and welcoming all
guests. Control the room flow by assisting guests to the table in a timely fashion. This
person will need to be organized in order to manage the waitlist and seat guests quickly.
Someone who is very personable, friendly, and enjoys providing great customer service.
Yes
10,25
Assist guests with food and beverages purchases, process payments and operates the point
of sales system efficiently. This job requires someone who prefers to work indoors, is good
with computers and basic math, can work in a fast paced environment. Accuracy and
understanding is critical in this position so advanced English (4 rating) is required!
10
This is in a restaurant where you will keep the dining area clean and tidy by wiping tables,
straightening chairs, picking up trash; assist with stocking trays, condiments and other
items. This position requires someone who prefers to work indoors, but is willing to
occasionally clean up or shovel snow outside. And you can’t be afraid to get a little dirty!
No
No
Lake Tahoe, CA.
SQUAW VALLEY
Available Positions
Position
Prep Cook
Dishwasher
Starbucks Barista
Children's
Ski School
Attendant
Guest Service Attendant
Resort Worker
Position will be assigned
upon arrival
Wage / hr
10,25
12
Description
Prepare a variety of food items in the restaurant kitchen. Tasks include: wash, clean, chop,
dice, grate, slice a variety of meat, poultry vegetables and other food items and place in
proper containers. The ideal person is Someone who has interest in cooking or food in
general! Someone who can work in a fast paced environment and follow detailed
instructions on how to prepare food items. This position requires intermediate/advanced
English. This is an indoor
Cleans and sanitizes tableware, pots, pans, trays, and other kitchen equipment in both
the sink and industrial dishwashing machine. This position is the glue that holds the
kitchen together, without clean dishes nothing else can function! This job requires
someone who prefers to work indoors and enjoys focusing on one task rather than
multitasking. Someone who is comfortable interacting with coworkers but enjoys
working independently. This can be a loud and fast paced environment!
Tips
Lake Tahoe, CA.
No
No
10,50
Prepares a variety of delicious expresso drinks for customers, serve up snack foods and
baked good such as cakes, cookies, bagels and sandwiches. It can be REALLY fast and
you’ll need to keep up with the pace and remain calm. Advanced english level. 100% of
your day will spent talking to guests and co-workers. There is a lot of cleaning involved
throughout the entire day.
No
11
Help children get ready for ski lessons by fitting their rental boots and adjusting skis. Set
up and tear down fences in the lesson area. Supervise and entertain children during
break times, may act as an assistant Instructor and help supervise lunch. May operate
Magic Carpet/ski lift. The ideal person is someone who loves kids and has patience. This
position requires advanced English. In this position you will work indoors and outdoors.
No
10.25
Direct traffic and welcome guests in our parking lots & drop off area. Provide directions
and answer general questions about the resort. A team player, someone who wants to
have fun and show your personality, someone who enjoys talking to people! Not afraid
of a little hard work. Intermediate-Advanced english level. 70% of your day will be spent
talking to guests and co-workers. You will be standing for long periods of time, there is
little supervision in this position so it’s important to stay busy!
No
12
You will work as a "Recreation Attendant" at one of the following activities: Tubing Hill,
MiniSnowmobile Park, or Ice Skating Rink. This will be decided when you arrive to
Squaw Valley. Assist in the set up and operating of winter recreational activities. Greet
and answer questions from guests who are participating in the activities. The ideal
person is Someone who is friendly, has a great personality, and likes children. This
position requires advanced English. This is an outdoor position.
No
SQUAW VALLEY
Available Positions
Position
Ski Rental Technician
Children's Ski School
Instructor
Ticket Checker
Custodian / Janitor
Wage / hr
10,25
12
12
14
Description
Greet guests and welcome them to the resort, provide them with ski rental equipment in
a friendly and helpful manner and explain how to use the equipment safely. If you
prefer an indoor work environment, but are interested in skiing or snowboarding during
your break, this position allows plenty of time for that! The mornings are VERY busy
when guests are picking up equipment for the day. By mid morning the guest traffic
slows down and employees have the opportunity to take a ski break. In the afternoon, it
gets very busy again when guests are returning their equipment.
Teach children how to ski in a group environment. Provide a comfortable and safe
learning environment to your students. Assist kids with their rental equipment and lunch.
The ideal person is someone who has energy and endurance to entertain a group of 6 or
more kids for at least 6 hours! Patience is a must! No experience needed, but familiarity
with basic skiing techniques and equipment is required. This position requires advanced
English. This is an outdoor position.
Control the gates and access to our mountains. Monitor lift lines and ensure guests have
their ticket or season pass before boarding the chairlifts. The ideal person is someone
who will not mind being on your feet, walking and standing for most of the day.
Someone has confidence to enforce the rules and be strict with guests who are not
following the rules. You must be “techsavvy” and understand how to use the scanning
equipment. This position requires advanced English. This is an outdoor job.
Maintain the cleanliness of the restrooms located in the dining area by performing
general housekeeping duties. Keep supplies like paper towels and soap in stock. The
ideal person is someone who likes staying physically active, in this job you will be
walking most of the day and required to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
This person cannot be afraid to get dirty and may work alone at times. This position
requires intermediate English. This is an indoor position.
Tips
Lake Tahoe, CA.
No
No
No
No