The Grooming Manager helps lead the team that ensures the ski slopes and trails are impeccably maintained, providing a safe and enjoyable skiing experience for guests of all skill levels. This role is perfect for someone who has a genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences in a winter sports setting and is looking to take the next step in their ski industry career.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain ski slopes and trails assiduously to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable skiing experience for all guests.
- Operate and handle heavy machinery, including but not limited to snowcats and snowmobiles, for the purpose of slope preparation and maintenance.
- Assist with resort events, such as races or other gatherings, ensuring courses are properly prepared, safe, and meet the specific requirements of each event.
- Assist with snowmaking operations.
- Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment to ensure their functionality and longevity, addressing any minor issues or malfunctions promptly.
- Exhibit resilience to work in varying weather conditions, often harsh, and during late-night hours.
- Assist in snow removal in parking lots and driveways as necessary.
- Actively participate in regular safety briefings and trainings, staying updated with the latest best practices to mitigate any potential hazards.
- Collaborate proactively with other team members to improve the overall guest experience, including communicating with management teams about current conditions to ensure a unified response to changing circumstances.
Other Responsibilities:
- Stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment
- Produce high employee morale, motivation and guest satisfaction in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
- Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, primarily swing or night shift, any days of the week.
Experience/Qualifications:
- At least three years of ski resort grooming experience is preferred, but not required.
- At least one year of experience in a leadership or team-building role is preferred.
- A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.
NOTICE: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of
all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned
to this job. This job description may include new responsibilities and tasks, or existing ones may be changed, as management deems necessary or without notice.
Skills Required
- Operate and handle heavy machinery including snowcats and snowmobiles
- Valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment
- Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods
- Able to work a flexible schedule, primarily swing or night shift, any days of the week
- Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and workplace safety laws
- At least three years of ski resort grooming experience
- At least one year of experience in a leadership or team-building role
What We Do
Mountain Capital Partners is a ski resort management company headquartered in Durango, Colorado, that owns and manages a collective of ski resorts, bike parks, and golf courses.
