Mountain Operations Manager - Soda Springs

Powdr Corp.; Truckee (CA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Discounts on resort access and gear

Job summary

Woodward Tahoe in Soda Springs, CA seeks a Mountain Operations Manager to lead mountain operations year-round, oversee patrol, lift, parking and ticketing teams, and drive safe, efficient service. The role emphasizes staff development, budgeting, and cross-department coordination to ensure premier guest experiences.

You will manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and scheduling while maintaining safety standards and operational readiness for winter and summer activities.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills across multiple departments.
• Experience recruiting, hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Ability to create staffing schedules and manage labor budgets.
• Experience with safety policies, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning and project coordination.
• Knowledge of resort operations, budgeting, and equipment upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Soda Springs Mountain Operations and related departments.
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance management.
• Develop and enforce safety policies and risk management practices.
• Plan and coordinate summer maintenance and winter season prep.
• Manage department budgets and payroll records.
• Coordinate with snowmaking, grooming, and facility teams to ensure readiness.

Skills

Mountain leadership

Staff management

Communication

Hiring & training

Scheduling

Organization

Payroll accuracy

Job description

**Woodward Tahoe** (Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you!The Mountain Operations Manager for Soda Springs is responsible for leading multiple departments, managing staff and resources, maintaining safety and guest service standards, and ensuring successful resort operations throughout the year. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, experience managing multiple departments, and a solid understanding of resort operations, budgeting, safety, training, and employee development.**This is a 10-month position offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.****What's in it for You?*** Competitive hiring rate $27 - $29/hr* Complimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts (Skiing, Riding and more!)* Full access to our world-class facilities. Work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.* Friends & family discounts and complimentary passes.* Discounts on food, retail, and gear!* Enough free time to enjoy the Woodward lifestyle.* Career development and growth opportunities.* A connection with people that share the same passions and embrace each other's unique and individual style.**Essential functions & Major responsibilities:****Mountain Operations Leadership:** Responsible for the overall direction, management, and successful operation of Soda Springs Mountain Operations, including winter mountain operations, summer maintenance, and winter operating season preparation.**Department Leadership:** Lead and oversee mountain patrol, Tube Town operations, lift operations, parking services, and ticket checking while collaborating with snowmaking, snow removal, grooming, vehicle maintenance, and facility maintenance teams.**Staffing & Employee Development:** Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees as needed. Build effective leadership and frontline teams while maintaining approved staffing levels and labor budgets.**Safety & Risk Management:** Develop, implement, and enforce company and resort safety policies and procedures. Proactively identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and ensure employees participate in required safety programs and meetings.**Summer Maintenance:** Coordinate, plan, procure supplies for, and perform maintenance projects throughout the resort, with a focus on addressing deferred maintenance and preparing facilities and activity venues for the winter season.**Winter Season Preparation:** Lead early-season recruitment, onboarding, training preparation, staffing, equipment procurement, and operational planning to ensure departments are ready for the winter operating season.**Specific Job Skills:*** Strong understanding of mountain and resort operations* Strong leadership and employee management skills* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop employees* Ability to create and manage staffing schedules* Strong organizational and time-management skills**Technical Skills:*** Experience with departmental budgeting and budget management* Experience developing and maintaining operating schedules* Ability to develop and maintain department training documents and procedures* Experience conducting or participating in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)* Ability to monitor and maintain payroll accuracy and departmental records* Understanding of resort safety requirements and risk management practices* Ability to oversee maintenance projects and coordinate resources and supplies* Ability to perform light preventative repair and maintenance on resort vehicles and equipment**You make us Woodward.** We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have \"different\" in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view. Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to [e-mail]**Woodward** is the global leader in action sports experiences. With a level of passion for the action sports lifestyle that is unmatched, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where everyone can dream big and find their own path of progression. Our goal is to empower all people to find inspiration in learning new things and gaining diverse perspectives.Located in the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, **Woodward Tahoe / Boreal / Soda Springs** is Northern California’s only action sports mountain center. This is where athletes of all ages and abilities come to experience year-round, on-and-off-mountain action sports featuring 11 outdoor parks, full lift access mountain terrain, and a 30,000 square foot indoor action sports hub. From professional athletes to first time beginners, the facility, instructional programming, and amazing staff ensure progression and fun for all.