New Jobs Created at Northstar Resort Result from Capital Improvement Projects Underway
$30 Million in Capital Improvements Both On-Mountain and in the Village at Northstar™ Benefit Local Economy and Create New Jobs in Advance of 2011-2012 Winter Season
· Winter Season Hiring Fair Dates Announced
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sept. 29, 2011 – In advance of the winter season, Northstar Resort is gearing up for its annual hiring fairs, and will be hiring more service-oriented, professional employees to fill a variety of full- and part-time seasonal positions this year than in previous years, as a result of the $30 million in capital improvement projects currently underway at the resort.
The addition of the Zephyr Lodge, Promised Land Express chairlift, new snowmaking and new retail stores in the Village at Northstar will require the hiring of even more staff members (in both full- and part-time capacities) in addition to positions the resort annually hires for such as lift operations, lift maintenance, food and beverage, ski patrol, Ski & Snowboard School, product sales and service, vehicle maintenance, security, lodging, retail operations and more. On average, the resort employs a total of approximately 1,900 seasonal and year-round employees during the winter season.
“With the size and scope of the investment and projects underway at Northstar, this is without a doubt going to be an exciting season,” said Bill Rock, chief operating officer at Northstar Resort. “And, with the current status of the economy, we’re fortunate to be part of a larger organization that is helping to put people in our local community to work.”
Upcoming hiring fairs at Northstar Resort include:
Ski & Snowboard Instructor & Race Team/Services Hiring Fair – October 1
Hosted in the Village at Northstar on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 8am-1:45pm, this hiring fair is designed for applicants interested in working for Northstar Resort’s Race and/or Ski & Snowboard School. Skiing and non-skiing positions will include full-time, part-time and holiday/on-call shifts.
Due to previous years’ success, the Northstar Resort Ski & Snowboard School will again offer training opportunities including dry-land, pre-season training for ski and snowboard instructor candidates. This training includes aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, functional movement screen analysis and corrective exercise, and PSIA and AASI pre-certification prep and clinics. The cost is $99 per participant, and includes 12 training days that run from 9:30am to 3pm over a six week period. To register, candidates should contact the Tickets & Season Pass Office at 530.562.2267.
Resort-wide Hiring Fair – October 22
Taking place in the Village at Northstar on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 8am-1:45pm, the resort-wide hiring fair will cater to applicants interested in a variety of resort positions including lift operations, food & beverage, rental services, retail, security, parking, Village grounds, Ski &Snowboard School, product sales and service, and transportation. Positions will include full-time, part-time and holiday/on-call shifts. The ability to ski or snowboard is not required for all available jobs.
Northstar Resort is committed to providing a welcoming environment for its employees and resort guests, and offers opportunities for applicants with varying backgrounds and experience levels. The resort continues to encourage employees to improve their skills in areas including social responsibility, guest service training, and will continue to provide career growth opportunities.
Benefits of working at Northstar Resort can include a season pass, discounts on food, beverage and retail items at the resort, complimentary lift tickets for friends and family, access to ski and snowboard lessons and more. Northstar Resort is also known for hosting great employee events, as well as providing innovative training and incentive programs.
For all hiring fairs, it is required that applicants complete an online application in advance. Interview appointments are encouraged for both hiring fairs, however walk-ins are welcome if space is available. To schedule an appointment, applicants should contact Northstar Resort’s Human Resource Department at 530.562.3510.
A list of all open positions and online applications are available at www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com.
About Northstar Resort
One of the finest year-round mountain resorts in North America, Northstar Resort is host to a base area village featuring unique shops and restaurants, a conference center, 9,000 square foot outdoor skating rink, movie theaters, on-site lodging, special events and more. A winter sport enthusiast’s paradise, Northstar Resort offers 95 ski trails spread across 3,000 acres, award-winning terrain parks and snow sports including alpine and Telemark skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Summer activities include mountain biking, golfing, scenic lift rides for sightseeing and hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing and more.
Northstar Resort is located on Highway 267, just six miles north of Lake Tahoe and six miles south of downtown Truckee. For more information, call 1.800.GO.NORTH (1.800.466.6784) or visit www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com.
About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resort properties of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts in Colorado, and the Heavenly Ski Resort and Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort property and hotel company, manages casually elegant properties across the United States and in the Caribbean. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.