Intern - Nordic Center (2026)
Summary
Seasonal intern at a mountain resort’s Nordic ski center, handling rentals, lessons, trail passes, and event support in a guest-facing role.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Nordic Center Intern, you will be an integral member of the Nordic Center team which conducts the daily operations of Snow Mountain Ranch's Nordic Center. Our award-winning center offers over 90 kms of groomed ski trails and provides guests a world class Nordic experience in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Duties include opening and closing the Center, fitting and recording ski rentals and sales of equipment, teaching beginner to intermediate classic and skate techniques, issuing trail passes, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the Center and its immediate surroundings, answering phones and resolving questions about the trail system. This position will also be intimately involved with the planning, coordination and organization of our Nordic Center events which include races, free lessons, community touring and other yet to be determined functions.
OUR CULTURE:
We firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Required to open the ski shop promptly at 8:00 AM when scheduled and to ensure that there is coverage until the ski shop closes at 5:00 PM.
- Responsible for handling all opening and closing procedures, when scheduled to work in the ski shop.
- Enforce all Nordic Center policies throughout work-shift.
- Adhere to assigned work schedules and record accurate time card information.
- Develop knowledge of Nordic Center retail items, rental equipment, and service options available to guests (Requires general product knowledge).
- Provide accurate information to guests regarding the Nordic Center and other Snow Mountain Ranch activities.
- Complete all required paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
- Arrive at Nordic Center prepared for work and with minimal transition time from shop worker to instructor.
- Ensure cleanliness, upkeep, and an excellent presentation of the ski shop environment.
- Learn and execute point of sale operation and retail sales procedures.
- Answer the phone promptly, accurately, and with enthusiasm; record all messages for staff accurately and take responsibility for delivery.
- Event collaboration with Nordic Center Director. Plan, organize and carryout smooth running and successful races, free lesson days, community days and other planned functions.