Senior Manager Leadership - Mountain Operations

Vail Resorts•Fairfield, PA

2d•$72,873 - $104,104•Onsite

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

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