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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Having been in operation for 75 seasons, we take pride in being a leader in mountain recreation, focusing on families, delivering excellent guest service, and valuing our team. We are proud of the work our employees do and we are committed to providing a quality employment experience.
We hire for several different departments each winter and summer including campground positions, snows ports instructors, lift operators, ski or bike patrol, facilities maintenance staff, retail staff, food and beverage, and more!Â
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WINTER 25/26 Highlighted Positions:
SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR
Snowsports Instructors provide exceptional guest service while working with our guests to advance their technical skills along with their enjoyment of the sport while maintaining a safe learning environment. Instructors need to have the ability to teach various age groups including children, teens and adults. Instructors must also have a willingness and desire to improve their own technical and teaching skills in order to better serve our guests. Instructors must be punctual, flexible, well presented, able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have ski / ride ability suitable to the level of lesson they can teach.
Instructors must possess the knowledge and ability to teach both adults and children in the beginner levels. Level I certified Instructors must possess the knowledge and ability to teach beginner to intermediate lessons. Level II certified instructors must possess the knowledge and ability to teach intermediate lessons. Level III certified instructors must possess the knowledge to teach all levels in all snow and terrain conditions.
Salary Range $17.75-27.00Â HourlyÂ
LIFT OPERATORÂ
Lift Operations is responsible for the safe loading and unloading of our customers on chair lifts, carpet conveyor and surface lifts. This is an outdoor and physically demanding position. Daily duties include shoveling and manicuring snow on loading and unloading areas. Lift Operations is a team-oriented department focused on providing our guests with excellent customer service.
Salary Range $17.25-19.25 Hourly
FOOD & BEVERAGEÂ
The Food & Beverage department is team-oriented and focused on providing the best dining experience possible for our guests. There are many positions available in this department.
Salary Range $16.50-25.50 Hourly
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will I be working on holidays and weekends? Can I travel?
Holidays and weekends are our busiest times of the season. We expect our employees to be available to work during those times. We do, however, experience slower periods in which it would be a great time to take time off and especially enjoy your pass!
Do I receive a free season pass?
Yes! As an employee you receive a free employee pass to ski and board with as well as a ticketing program with discounts for friends and family.
Do you provide Employee Housing?
Dodge Ridge does provide some employee housing and information on additional housing options in the area. Please get in touch with Human Resources at 209-536-5386 or hr@dodgeridge.com for assistance.
Do you provide Employee transportation?
Dodge Ridge partners with the Tuolumne County Ski Bus. This bus runs on weekends and most holidays. Employees that are scheduled to work that day may be reimbursed for their ride to work! We also have a carpool app called Pave, that helps link employees to find rides to work and get rewarded for carpooling.
How old do I have to be to work there?
Some positions that have specific age requirements, however we are able to hiring applicants 14+. Work permits are required for students under the age of 18 and work hours are limited by law.
What is the grooming/appearance policy?
As an employee of Dodge Ridge your appearance reflects on our entire team. Creating thoughtful and meaningful interactions is what we are all about which is why it is important for our staff to have a clean and neat appearance. We want our guests to be able to easily identify you as Dodge Ridge employees.
How often is pay day?
A pay period consists of two consecutive workweeks. A work week begins on Monday and ends on Sunday. Employees are paid every other Friday for work performed during the previous pay period.
Contact Human Resources
Mail: Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort attn: Human Resources, PO Box 1188, Pinecrest Ca 95364
Email: HR@DodgeRidge.com
Phone: (209) 536-5386
Also, you can use the form below to contact Dodge Ridge Human Resources
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT The status of each Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort employee is that of an at-will employee. As such, employment and compensation can be terminated with or without cause, reason or notice, at any time, at the option of either Dodge Ridge or the employee.
DODGE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RESORT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER