Grooming Manager

Mountain Capital Partners; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners’ Willamette Pass resort in Oregon seeks a Grooming Manager to lead the team responsible for maintaining ski slopes and trails, ensuring safety and an exceptional guest experience during the winter season.

The role involves operating snowcats and snowmobiles, coordinating snowmaking, supporting events, and maintaining equipment, while adapting to harsh weather and night shifts. A proactive leader with a passion for winter sports will excel.

Qualifications

• Three years of ski resort grooming experience preferred.
• Experience in a leadership or team-building role preferred.
• Valid, current, unrestricted driver's license required.
• Ability to work a flexible swing/night shift including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ski slopes and trails for safety and enjoyment.
• Operate heavy machinery such as snowcats and snowmobiles.
• Assist with resort events and snowmaking operations.
• Perform maintenance on grooming equipment.
• Work in varying weather and late-night hours.
• Assist in snow removal in parking lots.
• Participate in safety briefings and trainings.
• Coordinate with management on current conditions.

Skills

Grooming equipment

Leadership

Weather resilience

Tools

Snowcats

Snowmobiles

OSHA safety

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Willamette Pass - Crescent Lake Jct, OR 97733

Position Type: Seasonal

The Grooming Manager helps lead the team that ensures the ski slopes and trails are impeccably maintained, providing a safe and enjoyable skiing experience for guests of all skill levels. This role is perfect for someone who has a genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences in a winter sports setting and is looking to take the next step in their ski industry career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain ski slopes and trails assiduously to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable skiing experience for all guests.
• Operate and handle heavy machinery, including but not limited to snowcats and snowmobiles, for the purpose of slope preparation and maintenance.
• Assist with resort events, such as races or other gatherings, ensuring courses are properly prepared, safe, and meet the specific requirements of each event.
• Assist with snowmaking operations.
• Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment to ensure their functionality and longevity, addressing any minor issues or malfunctions promptly.
• Exhibit resilience to work in varying weather conditions, often harsh, and during late-night hours.
• Assist in snow removal in parking lots and driveways as necessary.
• Actively participate in regular safety briefings and trainings, staying updated with the latest best practices to mitigate any potential hazards.
• Collaborate proactively with other team members to improve the overall guest experience, including communicating with management teams about current conditions to ensure a unified response to changing circumstances.

Other Responsibilities:

• Stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment
• Produce high employee morale, motivation and guest satisfaction in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform in inclement weather conditions and terrain for sustained periods.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, primarily swing or night shift, any days of the week.

Experience/Qualifications:

• At least three years of ski resort grooming experience is preferred, but not required.
• At least one year of experience in a leadership or team-building role is preferred.
• A valid, current, unrestricted driver’s license is required.

NOTICE: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level ofwork. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list ofall duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assignedto this job. This job description may include new responsibilities and tasks, or existing ones may be changed, as management deems necessary or without notice.