Grooming Supervisor - Alpine

Alterra Mountain Company; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing + riding privileges

Healthcare options

Discounts on outdoor gear

401(k) plan with company match

Free and discounted lift tickets

Food & Beverage discounts

Retail store discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a Seasonal Grooming Supervisor to oversee the Grooming team and perform Groomer III duties in support of daily operations. You will supervise 1–25 employees, train staff, and ensure safety and policy adherence across all grooming tasks.

Responsibilities include nightly grooming oversight, daily snow reporting, and assisting management with end-of-season reviews. Requires 3+ years snowcat experience and PistenBully Pro Academy training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 3 years operating a snowcat at Palisades Tahoe.
• Online PistenBully Pro Academy training is required or provided post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 1–25 employees, train, assign work, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, policies, and safety standards.
• Oversee nightly grooming operations and delegate grooming tasks.
• Monitor grooming staff to maintain slope conditions.
• Assign duties, review work for safety and quality.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Submit Daily Snow Report accurately and timely.
• Perform all duties of Groomer III.
• Assist department management with seasonal reviews.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Training & mentoring

MS Office familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years operating a snowcat at Palisades Tahoe

PistenBully Pro Academy online training

Tools

PistenBully SnowSat

MS Office suite

Job description

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.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Job Summary:

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

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

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.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• 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.