Seasonal Mountain Operations Lead

Vail Resorts; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes and lessons

Employee discounts

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development

Referral program

Job summary

Alpine Valley in Chesterland, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager: Leadership - Mountain Operations for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 term. You’ll oversee daily mountain operations, supervise teams, and uphold safety and guest service standards.

Lead cross-functional partners, manage staffing and budgets within approved plans, and drive continuous improvement through performance metrics. Competitive pay and strong resort benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in lift operations, mountain operations, or related field.
• Strong leadership, organizational, decision-making, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lift Experience Team and Rental/Retail leadership teams.
• Develop employees through coaching, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and guest service excellence.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the department.
• Oversee daily and seasonal Mountain Operations.
• Maintain compliance with company, OSHA, ANSI, and industry standards.
• Lead seasonal staffing, training, and operational readiness efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support resort initiatives, safety, guest experience, and operational excellence.
• Manage labor and operating expenses within budget expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alpine Valley in Chesterland, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager: Leadership - Mountain Operations for the Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 term. You’ll oversee daily mountain operations, supervise teams, and uphold safety and guest service standards.

Lead cross-functional partners, manage staffing and budgets within approved plans, and drive continuous improvement through performance metrics. Competitive pay and strong resort benefits accompany the role.