Ski Area Manager - Cooper Spur

Mt. Hood Meadows•Mount Hood, OR

2d•$59,722 - $73,008•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the operation of a unique, community-focused ski area on Mt. Hood! As the Ski Area Manager at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, you’ll be responsible for bringing together the people, equipment, and operations that keep the ski area running safely and successfully. From lifts and grooming to rentals, ticketing, food and beverage, guest services, and winter maintenance, you’ll have a hand in nearly every aspect of the daily mountain experience. This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are quite the same. You’ll lead and develop the ski area team, oversee daily operations, balance staffing with business levels, monitor safety and facility conditions, and work closely with Mt. Hood Meadows leadership, the U.S. Forest Service, ODOT, and other partners. You’ll have the opportunity to improve operations, develop your team, and shape the guest experience at a small ski area with a strong sense of place and community. If you’re an experienced mountain operations leader who enjoys being involved in the action, solving problems, and leading a team through the unique challenges of a seasonal ski operation, this could be a great fit. Bring your leadership experience, operational know-how, and love of the mountain to Cooper Spur—and help lead the team that makes this special corner of Mt. Hood come to life each winter.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have reliable transportation for winter road conditions
Ability to work effectively in changing weather and seasonal operating conditions
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays during the operating season
Experience with ski area operations - ski & snowboard school, lift ops, grooming or patrol
Minimum two years of leadership experience in a ski area, mountain resort, outdoor recreation, or similar operational environment
Successful experience supervising with a focus on guest service
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Must meet applicable driving and insurance requirements for operating company vehicles and equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain any required certifications, permits, or licenses associated with assigned duties
Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
Satisfactory background screening

Nice To Haves

Experience operating snowmobiles, snowcats, or other mountain equipment
Experience with lodge operations- guest service, ticketing, rentals, food & beverage, etc.
Familiarity with applicable ski area safety practices, operating standards, and regulatory requirements.
OLCC Service Permit & Oregon Food Handler Card

Responsibilities

Lead the operation of a unique, community-focused ski area on Mt. Hood.
Bring together the people, equipment, and operations that keep the ski area running safely and successfully.
Oversee lifts, grooming, rentals, ticketing, food and beverage, guest services, and winter maintenance.
Lead and develop the ski area team.
Oversee daily operations.
Balance staffing with business levels.
Monitor safety and facility conditions.
Work closely with Mt. Hood Meadows leadership, the U.S. Forest Service, ODOT, and other partners.
Improve operations, develop your team, and shape the guest experience.