Assistant Manager: Snowmaking - Hourly
About The Position
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Requirements
- Year-round snowmaking hourly assistant managers are responsible for assisting the snowmaking manager and assistant manager in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the snowmaking department.
- Snowmaking hourly assistant managers also work closely with management teams from other mountain operations departments and divisional leadership.
- Hourly assistant managers are also responsible for the oversight of snowmakers working in the department.
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
Responsibilities
- Show up on time, fit for duty every scheduled work day
- Communicate sick days in a timely manner and receive approval in advance for time off
- Work overtime shifts as needed and requested by the department throughout the year
- Prepare, carry out efficiently and document daily work lists and tasks
- Prepare and carry out training (pre-season and on-going) as needed for your team
- Maintain clean, organized work spaces and out-buildings throughout the year
- Overseeing department staff, which includes and is not limited to: Motivate, train, coach, discipline department staff; Create, evaluate and carry out performance evaluations for your team
- Following all federal, state mandates and company policies, which include but are not limited to: Vehicle operations, maintenance and documentation; OSHA required PPE, company uniform and grooming policies; Timely and accurate work and meal breaks, time reporting; Timely and accurate incident and injury reporting; Daily hosting and reporting of quality safety meetings
- Check your email on a regular basis (every day or two) and return phone calls/texts in a timely manner (daily)
- Assist the department manager, assistant manager and maintenance team with other duties as assigned.
- Ask for help, clarity about things you do not understand or have not yet experienced
- Seek and pursue your own personal development (Lift classes, outside training)
- Develop strong relationships with other mountain operations teams and snowmakers throughout Vail Resorts and the industry.
- Gain a broader understanding of mountain operations as a whole, the challenges and needs of other departments and how snowmaking supports and fits into the big picture goals of Beaver Creek.
- Represent Beaver Creek as an industry professional inside and outside the resort
- Elevate issues on your team or from your workplace to your supervisors
- Seek out assistance from HR when needed with difficult staffing situations
- Notify department or divisional management immediately following any incident
- Check with department management before elevating issues to other departments
- Know the current status of important information (daily blast, etc.) like road closures, doo routes, and ensure that information is communicated to your team.
- Attend Mtn Ops staff meetings occasionally or when your department management cannot
- Attend meetings per invitation.
Benefits
- Free passes for employees
- employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
