Area Assistant Manager

Flex Year Round

Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big‑mountain challenges and life‑changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you're here for a season or a lifetime, A‑Basin is a place where dedicated and hard‑working employees have a chance to shine!

We are not your typical big‑box resort, and that's what makes the vibe here so awesome – we know you by name. The number‑one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers.
Apply now to be part of The Legend!

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees*
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees*
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro‑deals, and more
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS
• * Check out more of our perks and benefits here! (Scroll down to the "Caring for You" section)

The Arapahoe Basin Base Area Operations department has a lot of independence. We cover a lot of ground, we run a lot of machines, and we are fortunate to interact with every ski area department. Not to mention the fun we have meeting and chatting with people from every part of the world, all while being outside in the fresh Rocky Mountain air!

The Base Area Assistant Manager assists the Base Area Manager with overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the Arapahoe Basin Base Area by managing the staff and guest arrival/departure experience, which includes parking, shuttle buses, snow removal, detailed grounds maintenance, and guest success.

This position has an estimated start in October 2026.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high ends of Arapahoe Basin's 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, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin's total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region‑specific benefits.

• Hourly pay range: $24.25 - $35.25 /hour

• Assist in managing a team of up to 25 department personnel
• Assist the manager with coaching, training, hiring, goal‑setting, performance evaluations, guest relations, problem‑solving, and employee relations
• Oversee all aspects of snow removal, parking, and shuttle operations
• Maintain a safe and effective guest and employee experience
• Oversee the overall guest arrival experience from parking lots to the base area
• Be highly knowledgeable about ski area operations to efficiently and effectively assist guests
• Provide or find accurate answers to questions and concerns
• Be responsible for snow removal in base area, parking lots, and roofs
• Work closely with the sustainability manager to coordinate trash, recycling, and compost removal using sustainable and environmentally friendly practices
• Be responsible for general maintenance; promote neat, clean, and orderly grounds, parking lots, facilities, and decks
• Coordinate parking, paid parking, and shuttle buses daily
• Work closely with all other A‑Basin departments for winter and summer maintenance
• Develop, organize, manage, and document training materials and safety topics with the oversight of the Base Area Manager and Risk Manager
• Assist the manager with the recruiting and onboarding process
• Hold employees accountable for abiding by the procedures outlined in department training materials and safety topics
• Enforce company and department policies by holding employees accountable per these policies
• Be responsible for proper operation and scheduled maintenance of base area vehicles
• Keep a good working relationship with outside agencies such as:
  Sherriff Department, CDOT, Summit County EMS and CAIC
• Train and encourage employees to actively participate in sustainability initiatives and support them in maintaining…