Winter Park Resort

Grow Your Career in the Rocky Mountains!

Venture Out and join USA Today's Top Ski Resort! Ski + Ride in the Winter. Mountain Bike in the Summer. Perks extend far beyond a free season pass and industry discounts! We provide more than happy hours and thrilling employee events. As a Winter Park family member, you'll receive the experience of a lifetime.

Winter Park Resort is located in the Colorado Rocky Mountains!

About Winter Park Resort

Who We Are: At just 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest major mountain destination to Denver. Don’t be fooled by our convenient location, though… you’ll feel remotely tucked away in our high-country corner of the Rockies. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures and an unparalleled and unfiltered Colorado experience. Whether you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to work at a ski resort or you are just wanting a change of scene, we have great jobs and an awesome experience waiting for you!

Who We Are Looking For: Winter Park Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers, and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and discover the adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season in the Rockies or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.  We work to play... Are you in?

Perks & Benefits: There’s more than a free season pass waiting for you! You don’t just get a job at Winter Park, you get an experience and a lifestyle. As a member of our team, you’ll enjoy a variety of perks and benefits that are available to our year-round and seasonal employees. Some examples include:

  • Free season pass to Winter Park Season and free access to all fifteen Alterra Resorts throughout North America.
  • Discounted tickets for your friends & family
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs for eligible employees
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
  • Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
  • Generous food & beverage and retail discounts, 
  • Onsite employee childcare based on availability, discounted equipment rentals and plenty of opportunities for growth, advancement & year-round employment! Don't worry the uniforms are provided!

The Employee Experience

From the Winter snow-covered mountains to the pristine Summer sunsets, at Winter Park Resort you'll be surrounded by great activities, and even greater people. We are a community of explorers and adrenaline junkies; sight seers and nature lovers; lifelong skiers and fly fishing fanatics; bikers and peak hikers… The opportunities for mountain adventure are endless, but we all share one common appreciation for our gorgeous Colorado community! 

Ideal Candidate

Winter Park Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers, and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and discover the experiences that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play... Are you in? 

Room and Board

Employee Housing is available near Winter Park Resort in the Grandy County area. Employee housing is not guaranteed but rather on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We encourage you to visit our employee housing webpage for further information.

If you would prefer to find your own accommodations, the best sources to find housing in the area are Grand County Online Garage Sale Facebook Page, craigslist.org, or skyhidailynews.com. Be sure to check the towns of Winter Park, Fraser, Tabernash, and Granby, which are within 20 minutes of Winter Park Resort. 

Employee Perks

Winter Perks and Benefits 2024/2025

All active employees are entitled to the following benefits at Winter Park Resort with the presentation of their valid summer employee pass. Unless noted, discounts are for the employee only, not dependents.

Activities and Lifts:

  • FREE access to the following for employees (and eligible dependents with dependent pass):
  • Ice Skating
  • Tube Hill
  • Snowcat Tours
  • Into to Uphill
  • Snowshoe Tours

All Full-time and Part-time employees receive 12 discounted $25 Lift Ticket vouchers and 8 discounted $5 Tubing Hill vouchers to share with friends and family, redeemable at Winter Park and/or Steamboat Resort. Temporary or On-Call employees do not receive any discount vouchers 

Season Pass Benefits:

  • FREE direct to lift access to Winter Park Resort and Steamboat Resort (no Real Deal required) 
    • Dependent Passes: $0 fee for Full Time status employees 
    • Dependent Passes: $25 fee for Part Time status employees 
  • Dependent Passes: $50 fee for Temporary or On-Call employees 

Food & Beverage Discounts:

  • 50% discount at any grab and go location. 25% discount at Doc’s Roadhouse, Starbucks, and other participating locations.
  • Does not include alcoholic beverages.

Lodging:

  • Winter Park offers variable lodging discounts for Alterra Mountain Company employees and their families of up to 20% off best available published rate. Walk-In reservations are also available for same day check-in at a 50% discount for rooms at the Vintage Hotel. All lodging is based on availability.

Rental and Retail Discounts:

  • Retail: 30% discount on all full price retail purchases and 10% discount on all reduced price retail purchases (excludes hard goods and electronics).  Everyday Pro-Deals through Mountain Essentials.  
  • Rental:  Employees receive free rentals Monday – Thursday in winter. See HR for more details.  
  • Tune and Repair Services:  Employees receive one free tune then 50% discount on tunes and 30% discount on repairs at the Tune Shop located in Winter Park Resort Rentals – West Portal. 

Ski and Ride School:

  • Free Daily Group Lessons (must be one paying guest in lesson); 
  • 50% off Adult Specialty/Seasonal Programs; 
  • 50% off Ski & Ride School Kids’ Multi-Week Programs & Daily Lessons for eligible dependents; 
  • Contact KPrograms@winterparkresort.com for additional details and/or to sign up. 

Real Deals and Private Exchange:

Employees are eligible to access Winter Park Terrain for FREE, and dependents for ½ off at the following resorts through our Private Exchange Program. Must call or email HR prior to visiting.

 

  • Real Deal:  Arapaho Basin, Copper Mountain, Ski Cooper, Loveland, Echo Mountain, Eldora Mountain, Purgatory at Durango, Powderhorn, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Snowmass, Buttermilk, Sunlight, Telluride, Ski Granby Ranch - *50% off for Dependents* 
  • Private Exchange: Angel Fire, NM; Monarch, CO, Taos, NM; and Snowy Range, WY  - *50% off for Dependents*  

*Quantity is dependent on level of employment

_________________________________________________________________________________

Other Benefits:

Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Winter Park Resort has contracted with local Mental Health Professionals to provide up to 6 annual confidential counseling sessions to active employees and their immediate family members.
  • In house counseling sessions every Friday

Employee Child Care Services

  • Child Care is available on a space available basis for infants, toddlers, and pre-school ages 2 months to 5 years through the Early Education Center (EEC).
  • Open Monday – Friday. 

401(k)

  • 401(k) Savings Program with Fidelity with a dollar to dollar match up to 4%; all employees are eligible after 1st of the month following 1 month of employment – must be 21 years old

Pro Deals

  • Expert Voices
  • Smith - 60% off
  • The North Face - 50% off clothing, 40% off technical and footwear
  • Perkspot

Getting Here and Getting Around

Getting here:

  • Home James Shuttle:
    • http://www.homejamestransportation.com/
    • Cost- Approximately $76
    • Departure from Denver International Airport
  • Bustang Outrider:
    • Cost- Approximately $20
    • 9:45 am from Denver Union Station
    • There is a shuttle that will bring you here from the airport for $9
    • Drops off in downtown Winter Park. 
  • Amtrak Train:
    • Cost- Approximately $46
    • 8:05 am departure from Denver Union Station
    • There is a shuttle that will bring you here from the airport for $9
    • Drops off in downtown Fraser. 
  • Uber:
    • Flat rate of roughly $130
    • Good option for multiple arrivals

Transportation once you arrive:

  • Free Shuttle:
    • In town, the free shuttle called "The Lift" provides transportation between Winter Park Resort and the town of Fraser, which includes stops along employee housing locations and businesses.

For Fun

No matter the season, America's top adventure town will always keep you busy!

Enjoy a variety of fun activities this summer such as:

  • Downhill Skiing/Riding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Guided Tours
  • Live Music
  • Mountaintop Après
  • Scenic Gondola Rides
  • Monthly Employee Gatherings

How to Apply

Are you Ready to Venture Out? Click here to view all of our vacancies and to complete an online application. 

Your dream job is waiting!

Apply Now

Contact Info

eNEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Make your day a little cooler with a weekly dose of inspiration.
Get the latest updates and the newest job postings right in your inbox.

About CoolWorks

At CoolWorks, we believe that life is made of moments, and the best moments are when we feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. Connection sparks joy, and connecting with our community bring us immense joy. We’re enlivened and compelled to spread the word about jobs in great places, because they’ve changed our lives! More About CoolWorks

Need Help?

Check out our Help Center for FAQ's and helpful articles on how to use CoolWorks. For more in-depth information on how to navigate the world of Jobs in Great Places®, whether you're a Job Seeker or an Employer, visit our Resources page.

Get Connected