Work and play in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, live your passion, and kickstart your career in the ski resort industry at Copper Mountain!

Work and play in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, live your passion, and kickstart your career in the ski resort industry at Copper Mountain!

Copper Mountain offers world-class skiing and riding across 2,527 acres of naturally-divided terrain. For generations, people have valued a down-to-earth ski experience that puts friends, family and a relaxed mountain atmosphere above all else. It's why the Colorado front range has always considered Copper the home team, and why families from across the globe call Copper home. The place you go for a mountain experience that's refreshingly void of pretense.

What You'll Be Doing

Pursue your passion this winter with housing available, free access to 16+ mountains, Athletic Club membership, and more!

Jobs @ Copper!
Whether you're wanting to spend a winter season working and playing in the mountains or hoping to start a career in the ski resort industry, Copper Mountain has something to offer all job seekers. From entry level to management level jobs, multiple position openings in various departments include Guest & Hospitality Services, Rental & Retail, Lodging, Food & Beverage, Base Operations, Ski & Ride School, Lift Operations, Transportation, and more!

The biggest operation during the summer season is at the Copper Creek Golf Course. Positions include inside and outside staff, maintenance, and more. Summer is also a busy time for Woodward Copper's residential, co-ed summer camp for kids ages 7-17—with plenty of camp counselor position options.

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Location

Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 90 miles west of Denver and 20 miles east of Vail, easily accessible from both the Denver International Airport and Eagle County Airport. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.

Copper Mountain - More to Explore!Blessed with a nearly perfect mountain (naturally divided into a variety of terrain features for expert, intermediate, and beginner skiers), Copper Mountain Resort is both a local's choice and a popular destination resort for people who love the mountains.

Time Commitment

Copper Mountain hires for both winter, summer and year-round jobs!

Now hiring for the winter season!
Positions are available year-round, the winter season (November to mid-April), and summer (June to September), with flex start/end dates. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

The best time to start looking for winter positions is in July. This will allow you to apply to multiple positions with the earliest winter start dates. Copper will continue posting winter jobs throughout the remaining summer/fall months. Summer positions are posted in February/March.

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Perks & Rewards

Living in Summit County offers unparalleled access to world class hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, mountaineering, events, and more!

Great perks include slope-side employee housing, free skiing/riding at 16 nearby mountain resorts (average 150+ days in a season and 300+ inches of snow), complimentary tickets for friends and family, free ski/ride lessons, discounts on food, rental/retail, lodging, gas (and much more!), and access to the U.S. Ski Team Speed Venue and Woodward Copper Action Sports Facility. Living in Summit County offers unparalleled access to world class hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, mountaineering, events, and more!

Full-time employees also receive unlimited ski privileges at Copper Mountain's sister resorts:
Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
Killington, Vermont
Snowbird, Utah
Powderbird, Utah
Eldora, Colorado
Boreal, California
Silverstar, BC, Canada
Woodward Mountain Park, Utah
Pico Mountain, Vermont
Soda Springs, California

The EDGE lobby has a pool table, plush couches, a 60" HDTV with basic cable, a ping pong table, foosball table and computer bar.

The EDGE employee housing facility is just minutes away from all of your work and play on and off the mountain. Shared housing includes WiFi access and complimentary laundry. Either dine at the EDGE café or enjoy communal kitchens (open daily from 5:00am to midnight). The lobby has a pool table, plush couches, a 60" HDTV with basic cable, a ping pong table, foosball table and computer bar. The housing office, security office, and HR front desk are conveniently located in the lobby.

Copper Mountain - More to Explore!Copper expects you to have loads of fun and create memories that last a lifetime. Ski/ride at a variety of resorts in the region for FREE, chow down on multiple FREE dinners offered throughout the season, and enjoy various celebrations!

Connections & Application

In the spring of 2021, Copper Mountain hand selected Copper employees to be the skiers and riders for this commercial shoot. These are their athlete stories.

Now seeking passionate individuals who are excited to work and live at Copper—now hiring for the winter 2024 season! Check out current job openings online and review the basic requirements along with the preferred experience and special skills. If a position interests you, then please apply online and HR will review your application!

This mountain is a place for us to chase. A place to dig deep and go big. To make every run better than the last one. This is a place where the pursuit of happiness is happiness itself. Copper Mountain: Embrace the Chase!

Regina Case
Recruitment Manager
Copper Mountain Resort
209 Ten Mile Circle
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 968-2318 ext. 10144
recruiter@coppercolorado.com
CopperColorado.com

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