Senior Manager Leadership - Mountain Operations

Vail Resorts•Fairfield, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Mountain Operations will provide leadership, management and direction to the following mountain operations departments; Lift Experience, Lift Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Vehicle Maintenance, Grooming, Snowmaking, Terrain Park and Ski Patrol. This position will help ensure the overall success of the mountain in terms of the following: safety performance, staff development, daily operations, project management and future on mountain planning and strategies that will drive the guest and employee experience.

Requirements

3 years or more experience in a leadership role managing multiple departments
Valid driver’s license
Strong knowledge of desktop computer and applications – Microsoft office applications
Strong communication skills including verbal & written
Strong financial management, strong communication, leadership and team-building skills
advanced skiing/riding ability
must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (winter/summer)
Positive, solutions-oriented leadership
High school education or equivalent, some college preferred
The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work.

Responsibilities

Oversee the management and administration of operations to produce an exceptional guest and employee experience
Strong collaboration between mountain operations peers within Vail Resorts
Successfully recruit, hire, coach, motivate and develop a high-performing management team.
Ensure management team and subordinates are aligned with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies.
Develop leaders within the scope of this position’s responsibility to improve leadership within current roles and prepare them for increased responsibility/accountability.
Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within mountain operations with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury. Coordinate closely with Health & Safety regarding the same.
Accountable for mountain operations goals while contributing to overall resort, corporate goals and initiatives
Create and oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectations
Create a positive work culture that has an unwavering commitment to providing an Experience of a Lifetime for each and every guest, driving constant improvement.
Build strong, positive relationships with key managers outside the scope of direct reports
Maintain an “expert level” status of mountain operations functions, being proactive with industry trends within Vail Resorts and within the industry as a whole. Bringing those trends forward for a possible fit for Liberty Mountain.
Actively participate in assigned best practice groups.
Lead departments with capital planning, implementation and project management.
Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental setting
Increase operational efficiency and effectiveness through on-going communication and cooperation with mountain operations departments
Ensure company and employee communications are provided on a regular basis

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
Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
Free ski passes for dependents
Critical Illness and Accident plans