Lift Attendant (Ski Resort)
りふとかかり（すきーじょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job involving operating ski lifts, safety management, and assisting passengers with boarding and alighting at ski resorts.
Description
Ski resort lift attendants perform tasks to safely and smoothly operate the ski resort's lift equipment. Main duties include pre-operation safety inspections, monitoring machinery during operation, deciding on operations during bad weather, guiding and assisting boarding and alighting passengers, and handling emergency stops. The work is primarily outdoor in winter, requiring flexible responsiveness to weather conditions and a strong safety awareness. They collaborate with facility managers and other slope staff to support operations within the limited season.
Future Outlook
While demand for seasonal employment remains stable due to the growing popularity of winter sports, snow shortages due to climate change pose operational challenges.
Personality Traits
Attentive to Details / Calm and Composed / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning and Late Night Shifts / Outdoor Work / Part-time/Casual Employment Available / Seasonal / Shift Work
Career Path
Lift Attendant (Entry Level) → Lift Team Leader → Operations Manager → Ski Resort Operations Staff
Required Skills
Lift Operation / Passenger Guidance / Safety Inspection / Weather Judgment
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English Guidance) / First Aid / Snow Removal Machine Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed checks such as safety inspections and buffer device confirmation directly prevent accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Accurate communication is necessary for instructions and safety guidance to users. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for winter outdoor work and long hours of standing. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because calmness is required during sudden machine troubles or weather changes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative idea generation is hardly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are hardly necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Work focuses more on following daily operation management than on planning. |
Related Qualifications
- Basic Life Support Course Completion
Aliases
- Lift Operator
- Ski Resort Lift Operator
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