Slope Maintenance Assistant Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Snow Surfaces Manager supports the Snow Surfaces Manager in overseeing all aspects of snow grooming operations to ensure high-quality skiing and riding conditions across the resort. This includes managing a team of snowcat operators, coordinating grooming schedules, working closely with snowmaking, terrain parks, and events teams, and ensuring all snow surfaces meet safety and quality standards. The role demands technical skill, leadership, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of mountain operations. During winter operation this is a grave yard shift position.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in snow grooming operations required.
- Familiarity with grooming equipment (winch cats, blade control, tillers) and snow management techniques.
- Strong knowledge of mountain terrain and ski area operations.
- Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme winter conditions and operate heavy machinery.
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in terrain parks or snow industry operations.
- Familiarity with grooming, snowmaking, and terrain shaping practices.
- Ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level in all mountain conditions.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
- Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment (excavators, snowcats) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and execution of nightly grooming operations across all trails, terrain parks, and high-traffic areas.
- Monitor snow quality, coverage, and grooming effectiveness daily.
- Coordinate with the Snowmaking, Lift Maintenance, Terrain Park, and Ski Patrol departments to align grooming priorities and needs.
- Operate grooming equipment as needed to support nightly operations or fill staffing gaps.
- Assist in supervising and training a team of snowcat operators, snowmakers, and park staff.
- Support shift scheduling, time tracking, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure grooming staff adhere to safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections of grooming machinery.
- Report maintenance needs or malfunctions to the vehicle maintenance department.
- Assist with equipment training and onboarding for new operators.
- Ensure grooming practices align with resort safety standards and NSAA guidelines.
- Assist with documenting grooming activities and tracking snow surface quality over time.
- Respond to snow surface concerns reported by ski patrol or guest services.
- Support grooming operations for special events, race courses, and early/late-season openings and closings.
- Collaborate with the marketing and events teams to meet the visual and functional needs of on-hill venues.
Benefits
- We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
