Employment at Seven Oaks Recreation

CURRENT OPENINGS:

River Float Staff
See the Summer Position Summaries section below for job details and starting pay for seasonal part-time positions.

Why Work at Seven Oaks?

We hire energetic, guest-focused individuals who love the outdoors and thrive in a fast-paced environment. At Seven Oaks, we work as a team—everyone helps everyone. If you’re passionate about creating exceptional experiences and being part of a fun, supportive atmosphere, we want you on our team!

How to Apply:

Interested in joining our team? You can apply in the following ways:

Online: Click the blue “Apply Online” button.
Printable Application: Use the “Download Application” button, then submit by:
- Email to: [email protected]
- Mail to: Seven Oaks Recreation, 1086 222nd Drive, Boone, Iowa 50036
- Drop off at Seven Oaks Recreation

📌 Please complete the ENTIRE application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
📧 After submitting, a Seven Oaks team member will contact you via email to schedule an interview. Please use a personal or college email address when applying. High school email addresses are not accepted, as they often block outside communication.

Summer Position Summaries & Starting Wages (2025)

River Float Staff – $12/hr
River Float Staff are responsible for transporting canoes, kayaks, and river tubes to and from launch and pickup points along the Des Moines River. They assist customers with launching their equipment and exiting the river at the end of their float. The position requires frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Staff must ensure equipment is handled safely, guests are informed of river safety guidelines, and schedules are maintained for timely transport. Applicants must be at least 14 years of age and available to work weekends and holidays.

Bus Drivers – $22/hr
Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting guests between Seven Oaks and river access points. Drivers must possess a valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement and air brakes certification. This role includes pre-trip vehicle inspections, adherence to scheduled routes, safe loading and unloading of passengers, and friendly customer interactions. The majority of hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 1 PM during peak season (July and August). Must be at least 18 years of age and available weekends.

Paintball Operator – $12/hr
Paintball Operators oversee game day operations at the Seven Oaks paintball field. Responsibilities include setting up and taking down game fields, briefing participants on safety rules and equipment use, supervising gameplay to ensure safety and fair play, and performing routine maintenance of paintball markers and gear. Operators must be comfortable leading groups, enforcing rules, and communicating with a wide range of guests. Previous paintball experience is a plus. Must be at least 18 years old and able to work weekends.

Event Busser – $12/hr
Event Bussers help ensure guest areas remain clean, orderly, and welcoming during events such as weddings, corporate functions, and private parties. Responsibilities include clearing tables, disposing of garbage and recyclables, restocking food stations, washing dishes, managing trash removal, and assisting with setup and teardown before and after events. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to stay on task in a fast-paced environment are essential. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and available to work evenings and weekends.

Event Bartender – $7.25/hr + tips
Event Bartenders create a welcoming and professional guest experience while preparing and serving a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Duties include setting up the bar area, verifying guest ID, following drink recipes and service protocols, restocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of the work area, and assisting with post-event teardown. Must have or be willing to obtain I-PACT certification. Strong interpersonal and time management skills required. Must be at least 18 years of age and available evenings and weekends.

Office Staff – $11.50/hr
Office Staff are the first point of contact for river guests and are responsible for providing excellent customer service both in person and over the phone. Duties include checking in guests, handling reservations, answering calls and emails, explaining river routes and policies, and processing payments. Staff must be courteous, detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling high volumes of guest interaction during peak times. Part-time availability required with a focus on weekend shifts. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Winter Position Summaries & Starting Wages (2024/2025)

All Winter positions. Seasonal full-time and seasonal part-time positions available. Typical season runs from Thanksgiving to mid-March. Click Here to get started.

We hire energetic, outdoor-loving people that enjoy working with the public. All positions can be very fast paced when customer traffic is heavy. At Seven Oaks, everyone helps everyone, regardless of the position. Our employees make the Seven Oaks experience come alive. If you would love being a part of providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being part of creating experiences, then Seven Oaks is looking for you.

Perks include:
• Flexible schedules
• Training provided
• Free snacks in the breakroom
• Discounted food, beverage & retail
• FREE skiing & snowboarding for qualified employees!

Starting wages vary depending on experience, position, and availability. See Winter Position Summaries section for more information on requirements and starting pay for seasonal part-time positions.

Returning employee wages will be reviewed based on performance and experience.

Full-time seasonal roles (5+ shifts/week) start at $15.00/hr., excluding bartenders.

Food/Beverage-$9.75 + tips (from shared tip pool)
Help others warm up with something to eat or drink at one of two locations: Mallory’s Café or Bennett’s Coffee Shop. Job duties include food preparation in accordance with food safety guidelines; food sales; keeping work area clean and organized; clean tables and throw away trash; take trash to dumpster; stock condiment table; smile and interact with customers. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Bartender-$7.25/hr. + tips
If you love creating an excellent guest experience and creating classic and innovative drinks this is for you. Job duties include prepare alcohol and non-alcohol beverages for guests; cook pizza; serve pizzas and other food items; check customers’ identification; interact with customers; follow opening and closing procedures; keep bar stocked; keep work area clean and organized. Must have or be willing to obtain I-PACT certification. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Office/Ticket Sales-$11.50/hr.
Our front office staff helps people get started on a great day of riding the slopes. Job duties include sale of lift and snow tube tickets, rental equipment, and retail; answering LOTS of questions from beginners and first timers; answering phone and email inquiries; making group reservations. Must be guest service oriented, courteous, detail oriented, well spoken, good listener, work well under pressure, and a desire to create magical moments for our guests. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Rental Department-$10.50/hr.
Whether you have years of experience skiing or snowboarding, or just learning, rental is a great way to learn more about these sports. Job duties include interpreting customer provided data to properly size and fit boots, skis, snowboards and helmets for customers; adjusting ski and snowboard bindings; repairing equipment; maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Chair Lift Operation-$12.00/hr.
If you love being outdoors, this is for you. Job duties include assisting customers on and off chair lifts safely; be knowledgeable of all operational, emergency, and equipment procedures related to lift operations; maintaining a clean and safe work environment by shoveling, raking and removing snow from load and unload areas; performing safety inspections of load/unload areas; be willing to familiarize self with Seven Oaks skiable terrain in order to accurately converse with guests and answer questions: assist with necessary projects such as fencing and sign replacement; welcoming and positive demeanor while greeting guests loading chairs; check guest tickets. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Rope/Handle Tow Operation-$10.50/hr.
If you love being outdoors, this is for you. Job duties include assisting customers on and off rope/handle tows as needed; be knowledgeable of all operational, emergency, and equipment procedures related to rope tow operations; maintaining a clean and safe work environment by shoveling, raking and removing snow from load and unload areas; performing safety inspections of load/unload areas; be willing to familiarize self with Seven Oaks skiable terrain in order to accurately converse with guests and answer questions: assist with necessary projects such as fencing and sign replacement; welcoming and positive demeanor while greeting guests; check guest tickets. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Snow Tube Park-$11.00/hr.
If you enjoy the cold and listening to screams of excitement this job is for you. Job duties include assisting customers and their tubes on and off the cable lift; advising customers when they can start their ride down; manually and verbally helping customers exit the area at the completion of their ride and keeping the lanes of snow straight and free of snow chunks- shoveling and raking snow is required; understands and operates in compliance with department training and safety requirements; test lanes for quality control; proactively anticipates changing conditions and communicates in a timely manner with leadership; maintains tubing lanes and guest areas especially during changing conditions; sets up and tears down area daily; provides a high level of service to guests. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Ski and Snowboard Instructor-$11-$13/hr. (based on experience level)
Seven Oaks offers ski and snowboard lessons to everyone, and we need your help. This position’s job duties include leading lessons; demonstrating skills; watching beginners perform and giving verbal corrective recommendations as required; giving words of encouragement; assisting customers on and off tows and lifts; teaching private lessons; maintaining a safe learning atmosphere for customers; be a positive and professional ambassador of Seven Oaks in general, to all guests. Strong communication skills are required to be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, children, supervisors, and co-workers. Previous ski and snowboard abilities required. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Snowmaking-$13.00-$15.00/hr.
We can’t always count on mother nature so we improvise. This position’s job duties include setting up and placement of snow making equipment; operating snow making equipment for creating manufactured snow from water resources; monitoring machines; adjusting the water and/or air flow to snow guns; follow operating practices and safety procedures as instructed; removing equipment when finished; helping with odd jobs (maintenance or other). Must be able to work overnights and be at least 18 years of age.

Parking Attendant-$11.00/hr.
We have been growing every year and that means more vehicles in and out. This position’s job duties will include greeting and welcoming each guest/vehicle with a smile as they arrive, providing guidance on parking, traffic direction and parking availability. Must be enthusiastic and willing to perform cheerfully outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteer Race Team Coaches
Do you have a passion for racing? Seven Oaks is looking for knowledgeable individuals to help grow our Youth Ski Development and Race Team. Email inquiries at [email protected].