Join the Great Divide Team!

Looking for a fun and dynamic weekend winter job? Great Divide Ski Area is hiring Kitchen Crew Members to join our food & beverage team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and love variety in your work, we want to hear from you!

As a Kitchen Crew Member, you’ll play an essential role in creating a great experience for our guests. This is a hands-on position where you’ll rotate through various roles in the kitchen and lodge, keeping every day exciting and different.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Grill & Fryer: Cook and prepare a variety of menu items such as burgers, fries, sandwiches, and more.
• Taking Orders & Cashiering: Greet guests with a friendly attitude, take food and beverage orders, and handle payment transactions efficiently.
• Lodge Cleaning: Ensure a clean and welcoming dining environment by cleaning tables, restocking supplies, and maintaining the kitchen and lodge areas.
• Food Preparation: Assist with basic food prep tasks like slicing, portioning, and assembling menu items.
• Team Support: Pitch in wherever needed, whether it’s cooking, cashiering, or keeping the lodge tidy during busy times.

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What We’re Looking For:

• Team Players: You’re reliable, hardworking, and enjoy collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Customer Service: Friendly and approachable, you’re always ready to greet guests with a smile and provide great service.
• Adaptability: You’re flexible and comfortable switching between tasks to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• No Experience? No Problem! We’ll provide training for all kitchen positions.

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Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable lifting and moving up to 25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment during busy times.

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Why Work at Great Divide Ski Area?

• 🎿 Free Season Pass for you and immediate family members.
• 🎿 Lift Tickets to other Montana ski areas.
• 🍔 Food Discounts and Discounted Equipment Rentals.
• 💼 Potential for additional work based on performance.

📍 Located just 30 miles from Helena, MT, Great Divide Ski Area offers a supportive and fun environment where you’ll make lasting memories with a great team.

Pay Range: $14/hour not including tips ($18+/hour including tips)

Rental Shop Team Leader

Location: Great Divide Ski Area, Montana
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round

Great Divide Ski Area, home to one of the largest rental fleets in Montana, is looking for a dynamic Rental Shop Manager to join our team. This year-round role offers the opportunity to lead a thriving rental shop operation while ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience. If you’re a skilled leader with previous rental shop experience and a passion for customer service, this is your chance to play an essential role in the success of our rental operations.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the rental shop, including staffing, training, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Lead and motivate a team to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage and maintain our extensive rental fleet, ensuring equipment is safe, functional, and well-organized.
• Create and implement efficient systems for inventory management, repairs, and guest flow.
• Ensure guests of all skill levels are fitted with the right equipment for their needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to support overall mountain operations and enhance the guest experience.

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Requirements

• Previous rental shop or ski industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and training a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on safety and quality.
• Passion for skiing or snowboarding and a desire to contribute to the outdoor recreation industry.
• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail.

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Why Join Great Divide Ski Area?

• Work in a fun, dynamic, and supportive environment with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.
• Full benefits package for year-round full-time employees, including:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan with employer match
• Skiing perks, gear discounts, and more.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the team and help make this ski season the best one yet!

Terrain Park Supervisor 

• Great Divide Ski Area Marysville, MT 59640 

• Department: Mountain Maintenance 

• Full-Time (includes nights, weekends, and holidays) 

• Wage: $17-20/hour DOE 

• Season: Seasonal (potential for year-round work) 

Company Description 

Great Divide Ski Area is a community-based ski area located less than 30 miles northwest of Helena.  It boasts 1,500 acres of skiing, 5 chairlifts, one rope tow, and six terrain parks.  We are seeking a motivated individual passionate about the ski and snowboard industry to help grow Great Divide into the future.  

Job Description 

Great Divide Ski Area is known for its innovative and cutting-edge Terrain Parks, setting the standard for Freestyle Parks in Montana. We are looking for an experienced and passionate individual to carry on our tradition of creating top-tier park experiences. This is your opportunity to lead the charge in maintaining and improving Great Divide’s Freestyle Parks, bringing your creativity and expertise to the slopes. 

The Terrain Park Supervisor is responsible for managing the terrain park staff, overseeing the construction, maintenance, and safety of terrain park features, and supporting the Mountain Maintenance department in an efficient and hands-on manner. This role requires an individual who can manage the daily operation of the park, including guest interaction, equipment maintenance, and risk management, while fostering a safe and engaging environment for all park users.  

 

Essential Job Functions 

Park Operations & Maintenance: 

• Design, build, maintain, and inspect terrain park features such as jumps, rails, boxes, and freestyle elements. 

• Ensure all features are safe, properly maintained, and operate efficiently by performing daily pre-start, in-operation, and post-operation checks. 

• Open, close, and monitor the park as needed, ensuring safety protocols such as fencing, rope lines, and signage are implemented. 

• Shovel snow for extended periods to maintain park features, walkways, and guest access points. 

• Operate equipment including snowcats, snowmobiles, and hand tools to construct and maintain park elements. 

Safety & Risk Management: 

• Oversee safety measures in the terrain park, including risk management practices and rule enforcement. 

• Train and supervise terrain park personnel on risk management and proper feature maintenance procedures. 

• Respond promptly to incidents, working closely with ski patrol to assess and mitigate hazards. 

• Ensure that equipment and features are inspected daily for safety and that all operations comply with Great Divide and industry safety standards. 

Team Leadership: 

• Hire, train, and supervise terrain park staff, providing clear expectations and guidance. 

• Schedule shifts and ensure adequate staff coverage based on operational needs. 

• Maintain a positive and proactive team environment, fostering collaboration and enthusiasm. 

Collaboration & Support: 

• Work closely with the Mountain Manager to determine park priorities and implement improvement strategies. 

• Support snowmaking operations as needed, including positioning snowmaking equipment, maintaining hoses, and marking areas around snowmaking systems. 

• Communicate regularly with other departments, including snow grooming and guest services, to ensure seamless park operation. 

• Attend regular Operations meetings and provide feedback on park conditions and guest satisfaction. 

 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Previous experience in terrain park operations, including feature building and park safety management. 

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and safety protocols. 

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods, often in wet, cold, and quickly changing environments. 

• Excellent communication and guest service skills. 

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and perform physically strenuous activities. 

Preferred: 

• Advanced freestyle skiing/snowboarding ability and the capacity to ski/ride between terrain parks. 

• Experience with welding, fabrication, woodworking, and painting skills. 

• Previous Snowcat Operating Experience 

• Knowledge of snowmaking operations and equipment handling. 

 

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, and shovel snow for long periods. 

• Exposure to winter conditions requiring protective apparel/equipment. 

• Capable of performing strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. 

• Available to work long hours, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. 

 

Supervision: 

• Supervision Given: Responsible for hiring, training, and managing Terrain Park staff. 

• Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Mountain Manager, with clear direction and weekly check-ins 

 

Additional Information: 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and tasks, nor does it guarantee work hours, as operations depend on snowfall and workload. 

 

 

Benefits: 

• Seasonal Staff: Free Season Pass for self and immediate family, lift tickets to all other Montana ski areas, food discounts, and discounted equipment rentals or purchases. 

• Year-Round Staff: Additional benefits include company-paid vision and dental, subsidized health insurance, Simple IRA matching contributions, and paid time off. 

 

Grooming, Snowmaking, and Maintenance Technicians

• Maintain and operate machinery involved in the operation of the ski slopes and trails, parking lots and roadways.

• Make snow.

• Groom trails.

• Maintain chairlift machinery.

• Plow/sand roads & lots.

• Fix and maintain machinery for all functions of the resort.

• Requires experience with machinery, hand and power tools, operating equipment, etc.

• Previous experience as an equipment operator, welding, electronics, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical is helpful.

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

• A great deal of night work is required.

• Must be able to work at heights.

• Independent thinking and sound judgment are required.

Full-time, year-round positions are available.

Pay Range: $17 – $23/hour.

• Respond to emergency calls.
• Administer emergency care to injured skiers and snowboarders.
• Patrol across the mountain regularly, ensuring trails are properly marked and safe.
• Identify and correct potential skiing hazards.
• Search for missing persons and equipment
• Transport skiers/snowboarders down the mountain as needed.
• Run radio dispatch as needed.
• Stop reckless skiers/snowboarders and enforce skiing safety policies.
• Answer questions and give directions to skiers/snowboarders.
• Assist with Lift Operations as needed.
• Perform start-of-day opening procedures and checks ensuring mountain is ready for daily operation.
• Perform end-of-day closing sweep operations.
• Must have existing Outdoor Emergency Care Certification.

Wage: DOE 

 

Ski & Snowboard Instructors

Here at Great Divide we teach nearly 8,000 lessons each season!  We need a group of fun, friendly and caring people who want to share the joy of skiing and snowboarding with the community, especially children.

 Candidates must be able to ski and/or snowboard at least at an intermediate level.

• Good communication skills, patience, desire to work with kids and adults.

• Previous teaching experience and/or PSIA/AASI certification is helpful, but not required.

• New Instructors must attend and complete training program before being assigned to teach lessons for compensation.

• Education and Certification programs available

Full time and Part time positions available.

Pay Range: $13 – $15/hour.

• Operates the lifts in a safe manner providing the best possible experience for the guests.
• Assists guests on and off lifts; instructs guests in the proper use of lifts.
• Maintain safe load and unload areas
• Assist with ticket checking, crowd control, litter control, and other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various winter (often extreme) weather conditions.
• Previous outdoor winter work experience is helpful.
• Ability to ski or snowboard is very helpful, but not necessary.
• Must be able to upload and download on lifts without using skis or snowboard.
• Comprehensive training program provided.

Must work weekends. Weekday shifts available as well.

Pay Range: $13 – $16/hour.

The Terrain Park Crew’s primary responsibility is the operation and daily maintenance of the Great Divide Terrain Parks. This includes altering and shaping snow, inspecting and maintaining all features, including jumps, rails, boxes, fencing, and signage. This also includes learning how to safely inspect features, both physically and visually, to provide as safe and fun a terrain park as possible. This requires record keeping of feature maintenance and use. Terrain Park Crew also encourages and maintains outstanding guest relations with all park users. The Terrain Park is part of Mountain Operations. Most of the work is conducted outdoors. 

Job Relationships:
Reports to: Terrain Park Supervisor

Supervises: None 

Work Environment:
Engage in repetitive body motion involving upper body torque during the transportation of equipment for course/event preparation. Must be able to sustain heavy physical exertion, up to 6 to 10 hours daily. Ability to lift smaller weights from 25lbs repetitively and up to 50lbs occasionally, often in awkward positions. Required to twist, stoop/bend, squat, kneel, grasp with both hands, and ski/snowboard continuously throughout shift.  Ability to work under varying weather conditions, often extreme in nature. Jobs may require working weekends, holidays, and overtime during peak demand times. 

Location: Huggin’s Lodge, Great Divide Ski Area, Marysville, MT
Job Type: Part-Time, Friday Nights, Saturdays, and Sunday

Job Overview

Great Divide Ski Area is looking for a Line Cook to join our team at Huggin’s Lodge on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing delicious food, and being part of an energetic mountain environment, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals quickly and efficiently according to our menu
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen while following food safety guidelines
• Work as part of a team to ensure fast service and high-quality meals
• Assist with food prep, stocking, and kitchen setup/breakdown
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures to keep a clean work environment
• Provide excellent customer service while keeping up with the busy ski lodge atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Previous kitchen or cooking experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable standing for long periods and working around hot equipment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and available Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays

Perks of the Job

✔ FREE skiing at Great Divide & every ski area in Montana! (Part-time employees receive two tickets to each area)
✔ Discounts on food and rentals
✔ Fun, fast-paced work environment
✔ Spend your weekends in the mountains!