Ski Resorts & Snow Sports
Lift Operations skills assessment
Lift operators move thousands of guests up the mountain safely each day. This scorecard covers loading and unloading, emergency procedures, communication, guest care and weather response so resorts can prove readiness each season.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 Lift Operations skills you can score
These are the default Lift Operations skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every team member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Safe Loading and Unloading of Guests
Loads and unloads guests safely, including children, snowboarders and adaptive skiers.
Lift Stop, Restart and Emergency Procedures
Follows stop, evacuation and restart procedures correctly.
Radio Communication and Lift Coordination
Communicates clearly with top and bottom stations and control.
Pre-Opening Inspections and Checks
Completes daily inspections and reports defects before opening.
Guest Behaviour Management and Safety Talks
Explains lift rules and corrects unsafe behaviour politely.
Working in Cold, Wind and Snow
Works safely and comfortably outdoors in cold, wind and snow and dresses and takes breaks appropriately.
Managing Queues and Crowds
Keeps lift queues orderly and loads guests safely at busy times.
Ticket Checks and Pass Scanning
Checks tickets and scans passes accurately and politely.
Emergency Evacuation and Rope Rescue Skills
Participates in evacuation drills and rescue techniques.
Teamwork and Alertness
Stays alert throughout long shifts and communicates with lift colleagues.
Levels included with Lift Operations
Lift Operations starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Stage” for ski resorts & snow sports, so team members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Seasonal Trainee
- Team Member
- Senior Team Member
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Resort Manager
How Lift Operations works in SkillScorer
Score
Each team member in a department is scored on the Lift Operations skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank team members, compare two side by side, or compare your departments against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Lift Operations skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's department.
Lift Operations scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Lift Operations scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Lift Operations scorecard covers 10 skills: Safe Loading and Unloading of Guests, Lift Stop, Restart and Emergency Procedures, Radio Communication and Lift Coordination, Pre-Opening Inspections and Checks, Guest Behaviour Management and Safety Talks, Working in Cold, Wind and Snow, Managing Queues and Crowds, Ticket Checks and Pass Scanning, Emergency Evacuation and Rope Rescue Skills and Teamwork and Alertness. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are team members scored in Lift Operations?
Every team member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one department and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Lift Operations?
Lift Operations starts with these levels (called “Stage” in the app): Seasonal Trainee, Team Member, Senior Team Member, Supervisor, Manager and Resort Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Lift Operations skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In ski resorts & snow sports the app talks about team members, departments and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
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