Grooming Supervisor - Alpine

Palisades Tahoe; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing + riding privileges to 17+

Healthcare options for Seasonal & Year

Generous gear & apparel discounts

401(k) match

Free and discounted lift tickets

Food & Beverage discounts

Store discounts at partner brands

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a Seasonal Supervisor to guide a grooming team and perform duties of a Groomer III. You will oversee nightly operations, enforce safety standards, and ensure accurate Daily Snow Reporting.

Applicants must be 18+, with 3+ years snowcat experience at Palisades Tahoe and PistenBully Pro Academy training post hire. Competitive hourly pay and great resort benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 3+ years operating a snowcat at Palisades Tahoe.
• PistenBully Pro Academy online training provided post hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 1–25 employees, including training and directing work.
• Ensure payroll and employment processes comply with Federal and California laws.
• Enforce safety standards per company policies.
• Oversee nightly grooming operations and delegation of grooming tasks.
• Monitor grooming staff to maintain slopes; assign duties and review work.
• Submit Daily Snow Report accurately and timely.
• Perform duties of Groomer III.
• Assist in performance reviews for season-end evaluations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years snowcat operation

PistenBully Pro Academy online training

Tools

PistenBully SnowSat

MS Office

Job description

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary

Assists with supervising and directing activities of Groomers in accordance with company policies and procedures. Performs all functions of groomers.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly

Base hourly pay range: $30.00 - 40.31 per hour

A Great Job And Benefits To Match

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Supervise a team of 1-25 employees. Assist in supervisory responsibilities such as training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Comply with Federal and California Labor law in all phases of the payroll and employment process; from hiring through termination, as well as all Company policies & procedures.
• Enforce safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversee nightly grooming operations and assists in the delegation of grooming assignments.
• Monitor work of Grooming Staff to assure appropriate maintenance of the slopes.
• Assign duties and examines work for safety, quality, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Accurately & timely submit Daily Snow Report.
• Perform all duties of Groomer III.
• Assist department management with employee mid and end of season reviews.

Competencies And Job Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with others
• Working knowledge of computers including PistenBully SnowSat (Depth, Fleet & Maintain), MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) Excellent time manage decisiveness, performance assessment, and being able to delegate and influence.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski. Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time, up to 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Equipment Used in Job

Snow guns, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis or snowboard.

Required

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have 3+ years operating a snowcat at Palisades Tahoe
• PistenBully Pro Academy on-line training - Provided by Palisades Tahoe post hire.

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.