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WELCOME TO THE COPPER FAMILY
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WELCOME TO THE COPPER FAMILY
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What to Expect
We’re excited you want to work at Copper Mountain Resort! The vision is real and you can’t wait to get those first pow shots while out on the mountain. But what happens now? What to expect? Don’t worry—we’ll break it down for you with the information below.
Work
Schedule
- You have applied and accepted a position, which is great! While working for us, keep in mind that we are busy during “peak times”...no pun intended. That means we are busy over holiday weekends, spring breaks, etc.… You are expected to work on holidays and weekends. Keep in mind that means you can ski/ride on your days off when the resort may be less busy, for example, during the week.
- Some positions are not your typical 9-5. You should expect to be up early most days if you are a Lift Operator as we have early season training, early opening for lifts, etc. Keep in mind that may come with the benefit of first tracks. Some positions are swing or graveyard shifts, so stay in touch with your manager about your schedule.
- Please note, we cannot guarantee any work before the agreed-upon start date with your manager. If you arrive early or are looking to pick up shifts, please contact your manager.
Second Job
- You may want to pick up a second job while working at the ski resort. Please note, we try and limit multiple positions at the ski resort so that there are not running into scheduling conflicts, overtime issues, etc. There are companies located at Copper Mountain that are not owned by the resort – ie. clothing stores, restaurants, etc. Feel free to seek them out for open positions, or you can search for positions located in nearby towns such as Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, Breckenridge, and Keystone.
- We will occasionally have special events or opportunities to make some extra money by picking up extra shifts. Please keep an eye out for postings around the EDGE (our employee facility) or reach out to recruiter@coppercolorado.com for more information.
Guests
- We love to promote that we are working in a service industry! Our guests are our lifeblood; and some save up money all year to visit us for one week. We have the privilege of living and working here for an entire season. As you take care of the guest, we in turn take care of you by hosting celebrations, free dinners, and a week-long appreciation week. We are always looking for ways to elevate experiences for our guests so that they can continue to come back year after year. Please speak with your manager if you see any ways for us to improve helping our guests.
Pay
Most of our seasonal positions are entry level positions, which pay a base hourly wage. Some positions may require you to have certain accreditations, which will then pay more depending on experience.
If you work in one of our Food and Beverage outlets, you may earn tips. Please speak with your manager on what position(s) tip out.If you are moving to work at the ski resort, we are excited for you to join the team & become a part of our community! Keep in mind that may require money for start-up costs. Typical costs that you may incur include:
- Transfer to the resort from your current location – Train ticket, airline ticket, etc.
- Rent, housing deposit, possible first and last month’s rent
- Food
- Gear – Some equipment you may need to buy or you may want to upgrade your current set-up
Free Time
We’re excited for you to take in your new playground and all that it has to offer! Make sure you take advantage of all the great perks and benefits of working at Copper Mountain.
Skiing / Riding
- While working at Copper Mountain, you can ski/ride for free on your days off. Depending on your position, you may get time off during the workday in which you can take advantage of ride breaks.
- You can also take advantage by skiing at 20+ other ski resorts in Colorado for free! Talk to your manager for more information.
- You can also check out the other POWDR resorts.
Perks and Benefits
- For more information on the perks of working at Copper, we dedicated a whole part of the website to it. Click Here!
- You are the reason we are able to serve our guests! We take a whole week and offer steep discounts along with a party for Team Appreciation Week. You never know when the President will stop by with free burritos, offer First Tracks to employees only, and more!
Celebrations and Parties
- Throughout the season, Copper Mountain hosts multiple parties and celebrations, because...why not?!
- We host a kickoff party with updates about the upcoming season followed by snacks featured by our Food and Beverage outlets.
- Our yearly holiday celebration is truly legendary with great food, animation, and a few surprises!
Free Dinners
- We understand that working/living at a resort town is not cheap. Copper hosts multiple free dinners throughout the season for our employees. The best part is that your manager is probably working and serving you dinner, because we appreciate your hard work and dedication this season!
What to Pack
Depending on your position, full or partial uniforms are provided based on your position. You may be asked to provide certain aspects including: ski gear, warm weather gear, non-slip shoes, etc.… Please follow up with your manager about your specific position. We also offer a Mountain Essentials Program through our Rental/Retail division where you can obtain some of these items at cost; please see Employee Experience for further details.
We recommend bringing the following items:
- Warm hat, mittens and scarves
- Winter coat and pants
- Warm waterproof snow boots and warm socks
- Multiple layers – long underwear, sweaters, etc...
- Food and Beverage roles
- Back of House - Non-slip shoes, chef coats, chef pants
- Front of House – Black pants, non-slip shoes
- Depending on the housing you have arranged, you may to bring
- Furnishings
- Kitchen Supplies – Pots, pans and utensils
- Bedding, sheets and pillows
Parking and Transportation
Parking
- If you bring a vehicle to Copper Mountain this winter and live in Employee Housing, you will need to move it twice/week for parking lot maintenance and snow removal. The employee parking lot is serviced by buses.
- If you travel into work from a nearby town, we have designated parking lots for employees. Typically, the parking lots are on the exterior and then you can use the buses to be shuttled to your office.
Bus Options
- Summit Stage provides free public transportation to multiple nearby towns. For more information on routes and schedules, please Click Here
- Bustang is an affordable option to travel to Denver or further West to Vail. For more information on routes and schedules, please Click Here
Airport Transportation
- If you fly into Denver International Airport, there are multiple mountain carriers that take you from the airport to Copper Mountain. Summit Express is one of partners that assist getting you to/from the resort to the airport.
Housing
On-Site Housing
- We do have Employee Housing on-site, which is great when you are steps away from multiple ski lifts. For more information on housing including pricing, room size, etc.… please Click here.
Other options for Housing
- Our Housing Team has done a great job of compiling resources for other housing options within the county and surrounding towns. Please visit the Housing part of our website for more information or contact our Housing team with specific questions.
Big Move
It’s happening, you are doing it, and we’re excited for you the join the team and become a Playmaker! Please reach out if you have any questions! We’re excited to see you on the hill!
