Our Core Purpose at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is to build lifetime memories and access to mountain experiences the authentic Montana way.
Our Core Values
PASSION – We are passionate about the outdoors and sharing that passion with each other and our guests. Our passion drives us each day to work hard and play hard, it is infectious.
DURABILITY – Just like your favorite pair of Carhartts, we are durable. Montana Grit is something we take pride in and is apparent in the way that we just keep showing up each day to bring it.
AUTHENTICITY – We are authentic in every way. It is not just about being true to the company line and honest about our snow conditions on the daily report. It is also about being true to ourselves and honoring our respective strengths and weaknesses.
FAMILY – We are a family here. We care for and protect one another, hold each other up and call each other out. Blacktail is the Mountain family we choose to spend our seasons with.
Winter Seasonal Staff
Positions are generally from December through April. For most positions, the normal work week is Wednesday through Sunday with additional shifts required on Holidays. Below you will find a brief description of each position. Applications will be live this fall.
Lift Operations – Operators perform startup and shutdown at their lift station according to training provided by their supervisor, including the completion of daily logs. Ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to ticket checking, chair loading, ramp maintenance, unloading observation, and safety. Applicants must be energetic, show attention to detail, and be able to work outside all day.
Snow Sports – Our snow sports staff provides skiing and snowboarding lessons to students of all ages and abilities. Applicants must be able to ski/snowboard at an intermediate level or above. Position requires communication skills, teamwork, love of the sport, and a desire to share it. We are a member school of the PSIA-AASI, certification is available. Prior experience and certification are not required but are preferred.
Patrol – Applicants must be able to ski/snowboard at an advanced level. Must be a team player, capable of enforcing ski area policy and maintaining safe slopes through trail maintenance and emergency response. We are a Quick Response Unit and require EMT/Paramedic/OEC certification.
Maintenance Staff – FULLY STAFFED: There are several positions in our Maintenance department. This crew maintains our roads, slopes, vehicles, lifts, and parking lots. Must be mechanically inclined and work well with all operations at the ski area. We are fully staffed in these departments at this time, if you’d like to apply now we will hold your application in case we have future openings.
Ticket Office & Retail Shop – This position operates the Point of Sale system and is the front line of service for our guests. Applicants must be personable and computer literate and perform well under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy for guest orders, requests, season pass and ticket sales. Retail products must be merchandised and inventoried regularly.
Rental Shop – Rental shop techs work closely with our guests to quickly get them fitted and onto the hill. The position requires mechanical aptitude, excellent record keeping, and a helpful demeanor. Experience preferred but not required.
Food & Beverage – Blacktail operates a cafeteria with a coffee stand as well as a full bar and restaurant. Experience in food and beverage operations is preferred but not required.
Marketing Coordinator – The Marketing Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the Marketing & Events Director. This position is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies, both online and on-mountain, that align with Blacktail Mountain’s marketing objectives.
**This position has been filled**
Employee Benefits for Winter Staff
- Free Season Pass for Employee
- Discounted Season Passes for dependants
- Free Skiing at other ski areas around the region during off-days
- Employee Shuttle from Lakeside
- Discounted Employee meals
- Discounts on retail items at the Blacktail Trading Co.
- Non-tipped positions starting at $15/hr D.O.E.