EMPLOYMENT
We offer our employees:
- A season pass
- Use of our rental equipment
- Ski and Board lessons
- Food discounts
- Sports shop discounts
- Casacade Employee Scholar Fund (More info below)
New Applicants:
Past Employees:
Applications can be dropped off in person during regular office hours or emailed to HR@cascademountain.com.
Office Hours: 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Questions? Email HR@cascademountain.com!
Applications are being accepted for the following positions:
Job Overview:
Snowmakers need to be genuinely interested in working outside in challenging and changing weather conditions. You will be involved in the operation of snowmaking equipment whenever weather permits to meet the needs as determined by the Director of Mountain Operations. When possible and needed, you might be working seven days per week, and at other times, you may be working in another area or called off. Day shift snowmakers may be assigned to direct traffic in the parking lot on weekends and holidays when not needed for daytime snowmaking and may be kept busy doing other duties. Uniform pants and jacket provided by Cascade Mountain, warm and waterproof boots and gloves are essential. Dress code required. Some off-season positions available. Off-season duties include but are not limited to snowmaking and slope maintenance.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to work a 12 hour day or night shift in extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to frequently lift and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must be able to pull heavy hoses or other equipment on hard packed or soft snow and icy surfaces
- Must be safety conscious and aware of changing conditions
- Must be able to work long and irregular hours
- Minimum age is 18
Job Overview:
Lift Attendants and Operators are responsible for the safety of our guests as they load and unload the chairlifts. You must become very familiar with the operation of various types of lifts and know how to instruct and help guests while loading and unloading.
The specific duties of a Lift Operator include but are not limited to:
- General lift operation including starts, stops, and minor troubleshooting
- Assisting guests to load and unload chairlifts
- Providing instruction to guests who are unfamiliar with chairlifts
- Provide and enforce safe lift riding practices
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to physically hold and swing (bump) chairs as guests load
- Friendly, outgoing personality required
- Must be agile on soft and hard packed snow
- Must be able to safely walk down slopes
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Minimum age is 18
Uniform and dress code required. Uniform jacket provided.
Wage: $15-$16/hour
Job Overview:
Both positions will involve performing a wide variety of duties related to cafeteria style dining. Some Counter Persons may also be trained as Cashiers and must be flexible enough to work in either position as needed. Cashiers must be willing to work as a Counter Person at any time not needed at a salespoint.
The specific duties of a Cashier include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring accurate accounting of all transactions, collections, and disbursements
- Greeting each guest as they go through the line
- Itemizing and ringing food and beverage items into register
- Ensuring that the correct price is charged for all items
- Collecting payment from all food service guests
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary work place for all guests and co-workers at all times
The specific duties of a Counter Person include but are not limited to:
- Greeting and serving guests
- Answering any questions guests may have regarding menu, ingredients, price, etc.
- Stocking cups, condiments, and other food and non-food items
- Cleaning counters and floors as needed
- Cleaning and sanitizing tables in dining areas as customers come and go
- Maintaining a clean and sanitary work place for guests and co-workers at all times
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Weekends and holidays required
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Flexibility and willingness to perform various duties
- Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
Wage: $15-$16/hour
Job Overview:
Cooks are responsible for the preparation of hot and cold foods served at Cascade Mountain as well as performing a wide variety of other duties related to food preparation in a cafeteria style setting.
The specific duties of a Cook include but are not limited to:
- Cooking/preparing menu items using standard operating procedures and sanitation guidelines
- Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in work and customer areas at all times
- Maintaining positive and professional interactions with co-workers and customers at all times
- Greeting and serving guests
- Answering any questions guests may have regarding menu, ingredients, price, etc.
- Stocking cups, condiments, and other food and non-food items
- Cleaning counters and floors as needed
- Cleaning and sanitizing tables in dining areas as customers come and go
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Flexibility and willingness to perform various duties
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Minimum age is 16
Wage: $15-$16/hour
Job Overview:
Bartenders are responsible for the setup, cleanup, and operation of the bar and bar seating areas.
The specific duties of Bartenders include but are not limited to:
- Taking drink orders from patrons
- Preparing and serving drinks in accordance with standard recipes
- Mixing cocktails according to recipes and serving wine and bottled & draft beer
- Ringing orders into salespoint and collecting payment
- Checking ID’s of guests to determine if they are of legal drinking age
- Washing and sterilizing glassware
- Preparing garnishes for drinks
- Stocking all bar supplies
- Maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of the bar and bar area at all times
- Helping in other departments as able and if necessary
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to work at a very fast pace
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must have current bartender/server training certificate
- Minimum age is 21
Wage: $12/hour +tips
Job Overview:
Baristas work in the Coffee Shop and are responsible for the setup, cleanup, maintenance, and operation of the coffee shop.
The specific duties of a Barista include but are not limited to:
- Taking orders from patrons
- Preparing and serving coffee drinks in accordance with standard recipes
- Preparing and serving other food and beverage items in accordance with standard recipes
- Ensuring accurate accounting by ringing orders into the register and collecting payment
- Clearing and sanitizing tables in the seating area
- Maintaining clean and sanitary work and storage areas at all times
- Recording and maintaining proper cooler and food temperatures based on provided guidelines
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Weekends and holidays required
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work independently
- Minimum age is 16
Wage: $15-$16/hour
Job Overview:
Cleaners are responsible for ensuring clean and sanitary conditions throughout the entire resort.
The specific duties of a Cleaner include but are not limited to:
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and stocking restrooms
- Mopping and/or vacuuming all floors
- Removal of trash and recyclables from common areas
- Clearing and sanitizing cafeteria tables
- There may be minimal sweeping and trash removal required outside
- Washing all glass windows and doors
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Flexibility and willingness to perform various duties
- Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be able to work independently
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
A Warehouse Attendant is responsible for the receipt and storage of all food and non-food items and equipment delivered to Cascade.
The specific duties of a Warehouse Attendant include but are not limited to:
- Inspecting all packages upon delivery before signing for them to ensure quality and proper quantity
- Maintaining an inventory of stored items
- Ensuring an orderly flow of supplies so that all items are on hand when needed
- Helping to maintain recycling and dumpster area
- Keeping the warehouse (cooler, freezer, and dry storage) clean and orderly at all times
- Monitoring cooler and freezer temperatures
- Taking responsibility for the delivery of most items to various departments
- Ensuring proper rotation of products (first in, first out)
- Inform appropriate personnel about special delivery items (UPS, FedEx, etc.)
- Ensuring the security of and accountability for all stored items
- Helping with snow removal on steps and walk-ways as well as the loading dock and dumpster
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Requires constant lifting of 50 pounds, sometimes overhead
- Minimum age is 18
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
The top priority of the Guest Services department is to make sure that our customers have a great day from arrival to departure. Guest Services staff will find themselves rotating between several different positions including ticket checking, lift line organization, ski corral operation, and greeting our guests and thanking them for visiting.
The specific duties of the Guest Services Staff include but are not limited to:
- Greeting guests upon arrival and thanking them upon departure
- Providing information and direction to guests
- Checking lift tickets
- Directing lift lines
- Operating ski corral
- Shoveling and salting walkways
- Cleaning
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Minimum age is 14
Uniform and dress code required. Uniform jacket provided.
Wage: $15-$16/hour
Job Overview:
Oversight and facilitation of Guest Services staff. A top priority of the Guest Services department is to make sure that our customers have a great day from arrival to departure. The Guest Services Supervisor must be able to motivate staff and lead by example. Scheduling, supervision, and job coaching for the department will be your responsibility.
The specific duties of the Guest Services Staff include but are not limited to:
- Greeting guests upon arrival
- Providing information and direction to guests
- Checking lift tickets
- Directing lift lines
- Operating ski corral
- Shoveling and salting walkways
- Cleaning
The specific duties of the Guest Services Supervisor include but are not limited to:
- Supervision and scheduling guest services staff
- Coaching and training guest services staff
- Delegating and assisting in routine Guest Services tasks
- Rotating staff
- Overseeing safety conditions of walkways
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Must be able to work roughly 60 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
- Minimum age is 18
Uniform and dress code required. Uniform jacket provided.
Wage: $18-$19/hour starting
Job Overview:
Office staff are trained to answer the switchboard, field calls, and answer general questions about Cascade. You will need to become very knowledgeable about all aspects of Cascade Mountain.
The specific duties of Office Staff include but are not limited to:
- Tending to the main office desk, switchboard, and office window
- Greeting guests, vendors, and visitors at the window
- Answering a wide variety of Cascade Mountain questions
- Announcing visitors by phone or radio and directing them to the proper team member
- Various office work including responding to emails, sending physical mail, data entry, etc.
- Attention to detail is essential
- May be cross trained to sell tickets
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Comfortable speaking and answering questions via phone
- General phone etiquitte required
- Friendly, outgoing personality required
- Minimum age is 18
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Ticket sellers are among the first employees a guest talks to. This position requires friendly and helpful people with the ability to handle transactions in high stress situations. Ticket sellers must be able to answer questions and provide general information that goes beyond the scope of just selling tickets.
The specific duties of a Ticket Seller include but are not limited to:
- Selling tickets and other packages
- Collecting payment from guests
- Ensuring that all transactions are accurately accounted for
- Answering a wide variety of Cascade Mountain questions
- May be cross trained for other office duties
- Data entry
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Weekends and holidays required
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Flexible and willing to work different locations
- Minimum age is 16 (a very limited amount of positions available for 14 & 15 year olds)
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Cascade Kids Instructors will be working with children ages 4-12 and must enjoy working and playing with kids. Patience is a must!
Instructors work in high visibility positions and are expected to be particularly friendly, courteous, and patient. Cascade Kids Instructors are under the supervision of the Snow Sports School Manager and will be required to attend many of the same meetings and clinics as full instructors. This positions provides a good opportunity to advance to full instructor status.
The specific duties of a Cascade Kids instructor include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining safety and skier/snowboarder responsibility while instructing and free skiing or snowboarding
- Instructing group and private lessons of varying abilities as assigned
- Instructing students of any age, sex, and learning ability
- Commitment to improving skills and teaching techniques through practice and clinics
- Maintaining proper supervision of all Cascade Kids participants while they are in our care
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must enjoy working with children; babysitting experience is preferred
- Strong skiing/snowboarding skills required
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Teaching skills for all skill levels required
- Must successfully complete New Instructor Training
- Minimum age is 14
Wage: $14.25/hour
Job Overview:
Ski and Snowboard Instructors will instruct skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities how to improve their skiing/riding skills, while providing a fun and effective learning environment. Instructors will work in high visibility positions and are expected to be particularly friendly, courteous, and patient. Instructors may teach at any level from beginner to racer. New and experienced instructors are encouraged to apply. Training is provided and mandatory for all new instructors
The specific duties of a Ski and Snowboard Instructor include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining safety and skier/snowboarder responsibility while instructing and free skiing or snowboarding
- Instructing group and private lessons of varying abilities as assigned
- Instructing students of any age, sex, and learning ability
- Commitment to improving skills and teaching techniques through practice and clinics
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong skiing/snowboarding skills required
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
- Teaching skills for all skill levels required
- Must successfully complete New Instructor Training
- Minimum age is 16
- PSIA/AASI Certification
- Previous teaching experience recognized but not required
Wage:
No Certification – $14.25/hour
PSIA/AASI Level 1 – $16/hour
PSIA/AASI Level 2 – $18/hour
PSIA/AASI Level 3 – $19/hour
Job Overview:
Front Desk Associates are among the first employees a guest talks to. This position requires friendly and helpful people with the ability to handle transactions in high stress situations. Front Desk Associates must be able to answer questions and provide general information that goes beyond the scope of just lessons and tickets.
The specific duties of a Front Desk Associate include but are not limited to:
- Selling tickets and other packages
- Collecting payment from guests
- Ensuring that all transactions are accurately accounted for
- Answering phone calls and making reservations
- Answering a wide variety of Cascade Mountain questions
- May be cross trained for other departments
- Data entry
- Cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the Snow Sports School
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Weekends and holidays required
- Must be able to be on your feet for entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Minimum age is 16
Preferred Skills:
- Cashier and phone experience preferred but not required
- Some experience with Microsoft Excel preferred
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Rental Attendants will be distributing and collecting ski/snowboard equipment from guests.
The specific duties of a Rental Attendant include but are not limited to:
- Setting ski and snowboard bindings according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Assisting guests with boot fittings
- Providing instruction on equipment use
- Courteously assist guests through the entire rental process
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Friendly, outgoing personality required
- Strong communication skills
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Binding certification required (training provided)
- Minimum age is 16
Uniform and dress code required.
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Sports Shop Sales Clerks are responsible for all aspects of retail sales to our guests.
The specific duties of a Sports Shop Sales Clerk include but are not limited to:
- Ringing up sales
- Organizing and arranging merchandise displays
- Collecting payment from guests
- Ensuring that all transactions are accurately accounted for
- Showing and answering questions about all merchandise
- Answering general questions about Cascade Mountain
- May be asked to assist with or conduct inventory of all merchandise
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Accuracy and honesty are essential
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work independently
- Minimum age is 16
Uniform and dress code required.
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Terrain Park Staff are mature individuals responsible for the maintenance and patrolling of all 3 terrain parks. You will have constant interactions with our guests and must be friendly and helpful when assisting them.
The specific duties of the Terrain Park Staff include but are not limited to:
- Terrain park maintenance
- Feature inspection
- Terrain park feature documentation
- Assisting Ski Patrol with incident investigation and documentation
- Assisting in any terrain park events including set up and tear down
- May be asked to assist with after-hours terrain park builds
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to shovel and rake snow
- Friendly, outgoing personality required
- Strong skiing and/or snowboarding skills required
- Must be very safety conscious
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Must be able to work independently
- Minimum age is 16
Uniform and dress code required.
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview
The overall goal of the Park Crew Supervisor shall be to ensure high-quality and safe skiable terrain. Communication with management and team is essential to providing the best value to our customers. The Park Crew Supervisor must ensure that assets within the rail fleet are maintained and kept in good working order. This year-round employee will be asked to assist in equipment operation and resort-wide maintenance. It is essential to ensure that assets within the equipment fleet are maintained and kept in clean and good working order. The Park Crew Supervisor will be asked to help wherever necessary in aid of the common goal to exceed customers’ expectations and to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
The specific duties of the Park Crew Supervisor include but are not limited to:
- Grooming and maintenance of freestyle terrain
- Ongoing training of park crew operation
- Entering park logs in an orderly fashion
- Maintain and facilitate equipment and areas being used by park crew
- Assistance in preventative maintenance of grooming and equipment fleet
- Communicate directly with groomers and crew members to ensure correct feature experience
- Facilitate slope maintenance at manager’s discretion (i.e. tree trimming, padding, etc.)
- Communicate with grooming manager, snowmaking manager, terrain park manager, lifts operations manager, risk manager, and mountain manager as to all freestyle terrain concerns and plans of action
- Off-season duties include but are not limited to rail maintenance, assisting with equipment operation, snowmaking maintenance, and slope maintenance
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Minimum age is 18
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity of heavy equipment operation. General heavy equipment maintenance. Hand and power tool experience.
Wage: $18-$22 per hour experience dependent
Job Overview:
Tube Town Attendants are in constant contact with our guests and must possess friendly and helpful personalities. Tube Town Attendants will perform all opening, operating, and closing procedures at Tube Town.
The specific duties of a Sports Shop Sales Clerk include but are not limited to:
- Daily set up and clean up of Tube Town including fencing, tube return, and garbage
- Tubing lane maintenance
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Greeting guests and providing instruction
- Assisting guests when loading and unloading tubes and the Magic Carpet
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to pull loaded snow tubes across snow
- Strong customer service skills
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Minimum age is 14
Uniform and dress code required.
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
Tube Town Attendants are in constant contact with our guests and must possess friendly and helpful personalities. Lift Attendants will perform all opening, operating, and closing procedures at Tube Town.
The specific duties of a Tube Town Lift Attendant include but are not limited to:
- Daily set up and clean up of Tube Town including fencing, tube return, and garbage
- Tubing lane maintenance
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Greeting guests and providing instruction
- Assisting guests when loading and unloading tubes and the Magic Carpet
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be able to pull loaded snow tubes across snow
- Strong customer service skills
- Must be willing to work in all weather conditions for long periods of time
- Must be able to be on your feet for the entire shift
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Minimum age is 18
Uniform and dress code required.
Wage: $14-$15/hour
Job Overview:
The overall goal of the Groomer and Equipment Operator shall be to ensure high-quality and safe skiable terrain. Communication with management and team is essential to providing the best value to our customers. Operators must ensure that assets within the grooming fleet are maintained and kept in clean and good working order. This year-round employee will be asked to assist in equipment operation and resort-wide maintenance. It is essential to ensure that assets within the equipment fleet are maintained and kept in clean and good working order. Groomers will be asked to help wherever necessary in aid of the common goal to exceed customers’ expectations and to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
The specific duties of a Groomer and Equipment Operator shall include but not be limited to:
- Grooming and maintenance of all skiable terrain
- Ongoing training of groomer equipment operation
- Entering grooming records in orderly fashion
- Maintain and facilitate equipment cleanliness
- Assistance in preventative maintenance of grooming and equipment fleet (i.e. greasing, daily checklists, etc.
- Communicate directly through work orders with fleet mechanics and manager
- Facilitate slope maintenance at manager’s discretion (i.e. tree trimming, padding, etc.)
- Communicate with grooming manager, snowmaking manager, terrain park manager, lifts operations manager, risk manager, and mountain manager as to all skiable terrain concerns and plans of action
- Off-season duties include but are not limited to assisting with equipment operation, snowmaking maintenance, and slope maintenance
- Will not be limited to specific duties within this description and assist wherever grooming manager sees fit
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of grooming and/or heavy equipment operating experience
- Minimum of 2 years laborer experience or equivalent experience
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be able to safely climb in, out, and around all equipment
- Must have valid driver’s license
- Minimum age is 18
Preferred Skills:
Heavy equipment operation. General heavy equipment maintenance. Hand and power tool experience.
Wage: $18-$22 per hour experience dependent
Hiring for night shifts
Job Overview:
Mechanics service and provide preventative maintenance of all heavy equipment, snowplowing equipment, snowmaking production equipment, small engine, chair and surface lifts systems and snow grooming vehicles and implements. Experience in working in harsh weather conditions useful as hours may be long and weather unpredictable. Job duties include the operation of all equipment in all areas of Cascade Mountain.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience in heavy equipment operation, maintenance and repair
- Diesel and gas engine repair and troubleshooting experience
- Efficiency in troubleshooting of electrical ac & dc, electronics and hydraulics
- Attention to detail is mandatory
- Must be able to lift and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
- Minimum age requirement is 18
Wage: Dependent upon experience and job performance
Job Overview:
In search of an adventurous individual for a full-time year-round position with Cascade Mountain in South Central Wisconsin. Great attitude and any level of experience required. We are willing to train and invest in the future education of the right person. Competitive wages and benefits including but not limited to insurance, paid vacation, 401K and more. About 130 skiable acre resort and 450’ vertical with 11 different lifts ranging from rope tow to detachable quads. Wage range dependent on experience. Please call or email with any inquiries. Small, dedicated crew of about 24 full-time year-round associates that like to work hard and motivate each other within our privately owned resort. We have built an amazing team and would like to add to our family of industry professionals.
Minimum age is 18
Wage: Dependent upon experience and job performance
Cascade Employee Scholar Fund
All Cascade employees, grades 9-12, who are planning to attend any form of postsecondary education are eligible to participate in the Cascade Employee Scholar Fund. This program awards employees with additional funds on top of their regular wages to assist with the costs of postsecondary education.
Here’s how it works:
Students who complete their senior year of employment with Cascade will be eligible for a $1 donation for every hour worked through consecutive seasons during their high school career. That means if you start working here as a freshman and continue working here until your senior year, you would be eligible for a $1 donation for every hour worked for the last 4 years. More details will be given to eligible employees upon the start of the season.
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