Night Grooming Operations Lead — Snow Slope Maintenance

Bear Valley; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley is seeking an Assistant Snow Surfaces Manager to support the Snow Surfaces Manager in overseeing nightly grooming operations across trails and terrain parks, ensuring high-quality skiing and riding conditions.

The role leads a team of snowcat operators, coordinates with snowmaking, lift maintenance, parks and ski patrol, enforces safety standards, and participates in events and special projects while adapting to winter schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of snow grooming operations experience.
• Familiar with winch cats, blade control, tillers.
• Strong knowledge of mountain terrain and operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays.
• Ability to ski or snowboard in all conditions.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors in winter.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute nightly grooming operations across trails and parks.
• Monitor snow quality and grooming effectiveness daily.
• Coordinate with Snowmaking, Lift Maintenance, Terrain Park, and Ski Patrol.
• Operate grooming equipment as needed.
• Supervise and train snowcat operators and park staff.
• Assist with shift scheduling, time tracking, and evaluations.
• Ensure safety protocols and best practices are followed.
• Document grooming activities and track snow surface quality.
• Support events and special projects on hill venues.

Skills

Snow grooming ops

Leadership

Safety protocols

Outdoor work

Heavy machinery

Flexible hours

Terrain parks

Snow industry

Tools

Winch cats

Blade control

Tillers

Job description

Bear Valley is seeking an Assistant Snow Surfaces Manager to support the Snow Surfaces Manager in overseeing nightly grooming operations across trails and terrain parks, ensuring high-quality skiing and riding conditions.

The role leads a team of snowcat operators, coordinates with snowmaking, lift maintenance, parks and ski patrol, enforces safety standards, and participates in events and special projects while adapting to winter schedules.