Director, Mountain Operations

Vail ResortsPark City, UT
$84,348 - $120,498Onsite

About The Position

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime! 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

  • Prior mountain operations experience and/or other comparable operations leadership experience.
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience.
  • Experience with ROI analysis, forecasting and capital project experience.
  • Expert Skier or Snowboarder.

Nice To Haves

  • 5+ years of mountain operations experience
  • MS Office experience

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for mountain operations goals while contributing to overall resort and corporate goals and initiatives.
  • Create/manage departmental goals including; budgets and capital projects, employee development, and operational goals.
  • Build positive relationships with key stakeholders outside the sphere of direct reports.
  • Increase operational efficiency and effectiveness through ongoing intra and inter-departmental communication and cooperation.
  • Actively participate in enterprise-wide best practice groups relevant to operating departments with a focus on driving Company-wide results.
  • Lead the mountain operations effort to improve employee and guest safety and eliminate employee work comp incidents.
  • Act as Vail Resorts representative with the local community as necessary.
  • Compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

Benefits

  • Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND 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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