Employment at Powder Ridge

Are you interested in working at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort or Brownstone Park? We have year-round, part and full-time positions available.

If you are interested in working at Powder Ridge or Brownstone, please submit an online application.

Brownstone Park/Powder Ridge Park
99 Powder Hill Road
Middlefield, CT 06455

2026 Spring, Summer & Fall Season

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Powder Ridge. We are accepting applications.

Below is a list of positions we will be hiring for this season:

Mt. Bike Coaches
Paintball Staff
Lift Operators (Must be 18 or older)
Ticketing & Reservations
Cafeteria Staff
Bike Trail Crew

General Powder Ridge Employment Application

Scroll down for an application specific to ski and snowboard instructors.

Job Descriptions

Bike Instructor

Powder Ridge Mountain Bike Instructor Job Description:

Do you love to ride your Mountain Bike? Are you an adventure seeker? Do you like working with people and teaching them new skills? Do you like working outside? Do you want to stay fit this summer and get paid? Become a Mountain Bike Instructor here at Powder Ridge.

Mountain Bike Instructor Job Responsibilities:

· Plans, leads, and implements bike programs for students

· Provides high-quality, enjoyable experiences for participants.

· Supervises students and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.

· Facilitates and assists in creating lesson plans for daily, multi-day, and multi-week lessons.

· Organizes and leads various small and large group activities

· Ensure the cleanliness of the site.

· Assists in maintaining accurate program records and attendance.

· Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with mountain biking.

· Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with mountain biking, including knowing the whereabouts of your students at all times.

Hours:

Mountain Biking Season: mid-May through mid-November

Multi-Week Programs: Run for 4 – 6 consecutive weeknights or weekends.

Lessons are typically offered on weekends; some lessons are offered on weekdays.

PR Adventure Sports Camp:

(4) 2- week sessions, we ask that you are available for the (2) consecutive weeks Mon – Fri, to maintain consistency with campers.

Camp opens mid-June and runs through mid-August.

Training – 1 Day of Instructor Training:

Saturday, May 2nd, 11 AM – 3 PM

Saturday, May 16th, 11 AM – 3 PM

Saturday, May 23rd, 11 AM – 3 PM

Saturday, June 13th, 11 AM – 3 PM

Summer Camp Training: Wednesday, June 17th to Friday, June 19th times TBD

Mountain Bike Instructor Skills / Qualifications:

· Enjoys being in the company of children

· Comfortable working with students of all ages

· Facilitate inclusive outdoor experiences

· Leadership

· Alertness

· Communication skills

· Patience

· Problem-solving skills

· Stamina

· Caring personality

· Organization skills

· Mediation skills

· Must be able to carry heavy loads and travel hilly and uneven terrain

· Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates

· Self-management (well rested, hydrated, fed, punctual)

Education and Experience:

Required:

· Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field

· First AID and CPR certification (can be obtained prior to July 1st, 2026)

· Personal or professional experience in Mountain Biking

Suggested:

BICP certification (courses available, fees will be paid for, after 40 days of work within current Mountain Biking Season)
Experience in teaching recreational activities such as, mountain biking or rock climbing.

Camp Counselor

Powder Ridge Adventure Sports Camp brings all the fun of Powder Ridge, mountain biking and exploring into one program! Are you an adventure seeker? Do you like working with kids and teaching them new skills? Do you like to explore and discover the natural world? Do like working outside?

Camp Counselor Job Responsibilities:

Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children.
Provides high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
Maintains a schedule for camp participants.
Facilitates and assists in creating lesson plans for daily activities.
Organizes and leads various small and large group activities
Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
Records and tracks camper’s dietary restrictions/allergies and ensures that the meals/snacks are distributed to them.
Mediates any campers’ disputes.
Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.
Maintains constant surveillance of the pool/body of water areas.

Hours:

Camp will run (4) 2- week sessions, we ask that you are available for the consecutive weeks Mon – Fri, to maintain consistency with campers.

Camp Opens June 22 to August 17.

Various shifts available.

Training:

There will be required staff training Wednesday, June 17^th to Friday, June 19th

*And other trainings as necessary.

Camp Counselor Skills / Qualifications:

Enjoys being in the company of children
Leadership
Alertness
Communication skills
Patience
Problem-solving skills
Stamina
Caring personality
Organization skills
Mediation skills
Must be able to carry heavy loads and travel hilly and uneven terrain
Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
Self-management (well rested, hydrated, fed, punctual)
Ability to ride a bike or willing to learn to ride a bike.
Ability to participate in aquatic activities in deep water.

Education and Experience:

Education and experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field

The below are not required, only suggested:

First AID and CPR certification
Lifeguard certification
BICP certification
Experience in teaching recreational activities such as, mountain biking or rock climbing.
Experience in teach earth sciences, including but not limited to: ecology, geology, or hydrology.

Lift/Tubing Attendant (All Year)

Our lift/tubing attendants are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our chair lifts as well as providing friendly and helpful service to our guests.

Job Responsibilities

Greet guests and must be friendly and courteous at all times
Assist guests with general resort information
Knowledge of loading and unloading procedures for all lifts
Assist guests as they load and unload chairlift
Direct guests to the proper position for loading the lift
Understands the functions and use of the hand-held scanners
Full knowledge of all ticket types
Maintains proper radio communications and use of channels

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 16-years-old
Flexible schedule available weekends and holidays
Must be able to work standing up for extended periods of time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
Must be a team player
Safety and conscious oriented
Must have strong communication skills and a desire to work with the public

Lift Operator (All Year)

Lift operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our chair lifts as well as providing friendly and helpful service to our guests.

Job Responsibilities

Greet guests and must be friendly and courteous at all times
Accurately complete all shift required paperwork
Knowledge of loading and unloading procedures for all lifts
Assist guests as they load and unload chairlift
Understand the mechanical operating aspects of the chairlift and detect and troubleshoot issues
Be able to visually inspect the cables and chairs for any wear or damage
Maintain loading and unloading ramps ensuring sufficient snow at proper depths and ensure they are properly groomed.
Instruct loitering guests away from gate area
Understands the functions and use of the hand-held scanners
Full knowledge of all ticket types
Maintains proper radio communications and use of channels

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 18-years-old
Flexible schedule available weekends and holidays
Must be able to work standing up for extended periods of time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
Must be a team player
Safety and conscious oriented
Must have strong communication skills and a desire to work with the public

Paintball Referee Level 1 (Summer)

Learn and understand field rules
Ensure games are conducted in a safe and orderly manner
Assist in maintaining equipment and fields
Assist in running private groups
Assist with equipment cleaning

Rental Ambassador (All Year)

Job Responsibilities

Our rental ambassadors must be ready to meet and greet our guests as they enter our rental facilities. You will be the first point of contact for our guests and must provide them with exceptional customer service at all times.

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 16-years-old
Customer service oriented
Must be knowledgeable in all services of the resort
Professional and neat in appearance
Available weekends and holidays

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Our Rental Shop Technicians must be team players ready to greet and provide an exceptional customer experience to our guests on a consistent ongoing basis.

Professionally greet guests as they enter the building and approach your station
Fulfill needs of guests by suggesting to them the best packages that will suit their needs
Become familiar with the Rental Shop Policies and Procedure
Participate in binding training to become educated on binding adjustment and mounting
Binding Manufacture Certification for Rental Fleet Manufacturers
Participate in Equipment Training to become educated in our rental equipment
Learn basic customer service skills and communication skills

Reservationist (All Year)

A person qualified to be a reservationist at Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort will be outgoing, friendly, courteous and respectful. They will be required to be knowledgeable about all of the products and services that we offer, including price, durations, availability, benefits and features of each offering. Said applicant must be able to speak fluidly, clearly and confidently on the telephone and must have strong computer skills.

Job Responsibilities

Providing needed information or directing caller/customers to proper channels,
Setup reservations for products and services offered both on the phone and in person,
Return phone messages about making or modifying reservations and/or answering general resort questions,
Assist in Ticketing as needed (see ticketing job description)
Use a Point of Sale machine.

Job Qualifications

16 Years of age or older,
Customer service oriented,
Professional and neat in appearance,
Available to work weekends and holidays.

Restaurant positions (All Year)

Part time and full time positions are available.

Weekend catering staff, cooks, bartenders, hostess, wait staff, busser, dishwashers

Slide Attendant (Summer)

Greet guests and must be friendly and courteous at all times
Assist guests with general resort information
Knowledge of loading and unloading procedures for all slides
Assist guests as they load and unload the chairlift
Direct guests to the proper position for loading the lifts and slides
Understands the functions and use of the hand-held scanners
Full knowledge of all ticket types
Maintains proper radio communications and use of channels

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 16-years-old
Flexible schedule available on weekends and holidays
Must be able to work standing up for extended periods of time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
Must be a team player
Safety and conscious oriented
Must have strong communication skills and a desire to work with the public

Ski & Snowboard Instructor/Coach (Winter)

We are looking for outgoing individuals who like the outdoors and playing in the snow. No skiing or riding experience is necessary (we are really good at teaching you to ski and ride!) Are you an outdoorsy person who has always wanted to learn to ski and ride? This could be your chance! Come work with us, let our talented trainers and coaches turn you into an amazing skier or rider and get paid while doing it.

Already a skier or rider and looking to get better, ride more, or share your passion? We need you too!

Think you are to busy? We pride ourselves on accommodating coach’s time restraints. Let us build a schedule that works for you. Whether you are a high school or college student, parent, young professional, seasoned veteran, grandparent or a park rat we can build a schedule that fits your availability.

Our minimum season commitment is 50 hours of teaching. From most coaches we need and want a lot more. Our top coaches will teach more than 400 hours!

Imagine getting paid to play in the snow with kids and adults who are excited to learn about winter sports.

Powder Ridge uses Terrain Based Learning (we shape the snow in our beginner area) to give novice level skiers and riders high level sensations in a safe fun atmosphere.

Come join our team, spend the winter getting paid to introduce people to a lifelong sport while improving your own, skiing/riding and teaching.

Benefits include lots of skiing/riding, resort discounts, great people and lots of fun!

Ticketing/Cashiers/Advance Reservations (All Year)

Our ticketing/cashiers/advance reservations must be team players ready to greet and provide an exceptional customer experience to our guests on a consistent basis.

Job Responsibilities

Professionally greet guests as they enter the building and approach your station
Fulfill needs of guests by suggesting to them the best packages that will suite their needs
Be able to answer the phones in a professional and courteous manner to take advance lesson reservations
Must be flexible and ready to work at any position
Must be knowledgeable of all the resort services
Assist in trash removal and cleaning of facilities
Perform other duties as requested by Manager
Participate in SiriusWare POS Training

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 16-years-old
Customer service oriented
Professional and neat in appearance
Available weekends and holidays

Ticketing Lead (All Year)

A person qualified to be a Ticketing Lead at Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort will be outgoing, friendly, courteous and respectful. They will be required to be knowledgeable about all of the products and services that we offer, including price, durations, availability, benefits and features of each offering. Said applicant must be able to speak fluidly, clearly and confidently on the telephone. They will be a leader and be able to supervise several employees per shift in a very efficient manner. This applicant must be trustworthy, responsible and capable of settling and balancing cash drawers.

Job Responsibilities

All standard ticketing duties,
All standard reservation duties,
Close POS machines and settle cash drawers,
Print needed report for monitoring lessons, tubing and financial reports,
Setup for, and clean up after tubing parties,
Prepare tickets and passes for school groups,
Responsible for setting employee break schedule,
Making sure that rentals has ticketing agents,
Keeping a clean and functional work space,
Use a Point of Sale machine,
Supervise ticketing agents,
Assist in training ticketing and reservations staff,
Communicate on-going status with Director,
Any other reasonable task, as asked by your supervisor or director.

Job Qualifications

18 Years of age or older,
Strong computer skills,
Efficient on the telephone,
Customer service oriented,
Professional and neat in appearance,
Must be able to lead efficiently,
Available to work weekends and holidays.

Trail Crew (Summer)

Cleaning and grooming trails
Properly use rakes, shovels, and other tools
Maintains proper radio communications and use of channels

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 16-years-old
Flexible schedule available on weekends and holidays
Must be able to work standing up for extended periods of time and withstand extreme weather conditions.
Must be a team player
Safety and conscious oriented
Must have strong communication skills and a desire to work with the public

Snowmaker (Winter)

Snowmaking is cold, wet work often done overnight during the coldest hours of the early morning. The snowmaking position involves routinely walking down steep and snow covered trails to check on, maintain and adjust snowmaking equipment as needed. Snowmakers will need to be available when it’s cold and may be asked to work lengthy shifts when weather conditions are favorable for snowmaking.

Job Responsibilities

Setting up and tearing down snow guns
Monitoring and adjusting the guns throughout the snowmaking operation
Carrying, connecting, pressurizing, draining, rolling and storing lengths of hose

Job Qualifications

Must be committed to providing a quality product for guests to enjoy, as well as committed to performing job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Must be able to ride a chair lift and not be afraid of heights.
Must be able to carry loads in excess of 50lbs and walk all over the mountain in extreme conditions.
Minimum age requirement: 18-years-old.

Groomer (Winter)

Snow Groomers are responsible for efficiently producing a safe and consistent product in varying weather conditions. Must be flexible with schedule and may be asked to work lengthy shifts on short notice.

Job Responsibilities

Drive the groomer safely
Till the snow
Push snow to areas where coverage is needed
Make sure that job is done by opening
Keep log of gas usage

Job Qualifications

Experienced with heavy equipment preferred.
Must be 18 with a valid driver’s license
Must be flexible with hours (weekends and holidays). • Must be capable of spending extended periods of time in a grooming machine

Snow Sports Training Center Application

This application is for ski and snowboard instructors.

Employment at Powder Ridge

2026 Spring, Summer & Fall Season

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