Mt. Hood Meadows Resort

Children's Learning Center - Lead

Mt. Hood Meadows Resort  •  Oregon (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community. Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.

Position Overview

Do you love the mountain lifestyle and have a passion for sharing that joy with kids? Mt. Hood Meadows is looking for enthusiastic, organized, and guest-focused individuals for our Children’s Learning Center Leads to help create unforgettable winter experiences for our youngest skiers and snowboarders.

As a CLC Lead, you’ll play a key role in the daily operations of our youth ski and snowboard programs ensuring that every day runs smoothly from check-in to clean-up. Working closely with the Children’s Learning Center Supervisor, you’ll help coordinate lessons, manage logistics, support instructors, and deliver exceptional guest service to children and parents alike.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role that combines leadership, teaching, and teamwork in a fun mountain environment. You’ll spend your days both indoors and outdoors; greeting families, organizing activities, skiing or riding, and helping kids build confidence on the slopes. If you thrive in a team setting, love problem-solving, and have a genuine enthusiasm for winter sports and working with children, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This is a part- or full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Successful completion of on-line PSIA-AASI E-Learning Courses
  • Passion for teaching and the mountain environment
  • Strong communication and guest services skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team setting
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask effectively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Basic web-based Internet browser navigation skills
  • Ability to read and reply to email communications in a professional and timely manner
  • Must provide own equipment (e.g. skis, snowboard, ski/snowboard boots, ski poles, gloves, goggles, thermal layers, etc.)
  • Minimum ability to ski and/or snowboard safely, comfortably linking round turns on intermediate (blue) groomed terrain at Mt. Hood Meadows
  • Able to meet minimum schedule commitment with availability including weekends and school holidays from approximately December 1 through April 30
  • Comfortable with the changing dynamics of seasonal business
  • Those 18 years of age or older must submit to a background check to work with minors

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Prior experience working for an organized ski and snowboard school and/or experience working with children and parents in an educational or athletic setting
  • Prior experience in a fast paced, guest-facing position
  • Prior experience with RTP, or a similar point of sale system
  • Conflict resolution training or experience

Compensation

  • Wage: $20.18 - $24.66

Perks

  • Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
  • Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
  • Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
  • Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
  • Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
  • Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
  • Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
  • Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
  • Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
  • Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
  • Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
  • Access to Team Wellness Programs
  • Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
  • Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

  • Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel

MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.

If you need assistance with the application process, please reach out to us at jobs@skihood.com — we're happy to help.

Mt. Hood Meadows Resort

About Mt. Hood Meadows Resort

Mt. Hood Meadows Resort operates on a special use permit on the Mt. Hood National Forest, offering some of the most spectacular skiing and snowboarding in the Pacific Northwest, as well as incredible hiking in the summer. We aim to be the prime Mt. Hood destination for endeavors into recreation, education, culinary, retail, lodging and entertainment. The resort is close to Portland - just 90 minutes away - and delivers a big mountain experience you'd expect to travel much farther to enjoy. The resort sprawls across Mt. Hood's southeast flank, the sunny, wind-protected side of the mountain. The Meadows array of enrichment includes Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, located on the historic north face of Mt. hood. There, we provide serene hospitality, at the Crooked Tree Tavern & Grill, lodges and cabins, and Cooper Spur Ski Area.

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Vision:

Deliver exceptional experiences year-round while respecting Mt. Hood.

Mission:

Enriching the lives of our team, guests and community.

Core Values:

RESPECT

- Honor the cultural significance of Mt. Hood to Indigenous people

- Sustainably manage our operations to protect our resources for future generations

BELONGING

- This is Your Mountain Home; we welcome all who treat each other with kindness, grace and respect

- Equity and transparency guide our decisions

WE FIND A WAY

- Everybody shovels

- We are accountable to each other, our guests, community and stakeholders

- We find resourceful ways to innovate and overcome challenges

WELL-BEING

- We foster personal, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being for our team and guests

- We are a learning company focused on professional and personal development

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Mt. Hood, OR
Year Founded
1968
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