Seasonal Nordic Trail Grooming Operator

CWSAA; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (SLNC) seeks seasonal Grooming Operators for Oct 26, 2026 – Apr 5, 2027 to groom the ski trails under the direction of the Operations Manager.

A minimum of 2 years of Nordic grooming experience on snow cats is preferred; snowmobile and quad experience is required, with Nordic race trail grooming as a plus. The role involves outdoor work, safety, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of grooming experience on Pisten Bully or Prinoth on Nordic trails.
• Experience with snowmobile and quad required.
• Experience grooming Nordic race trails is advantageous.
• Preference for applicants who are cross-country skiers.

Responsibilities

• Set Classic and Skate Ski Lanes and single track classic trails on small machines.
• Groom according to SLNC standards under the Operations Manager.
• Maintain trail accessibility; operate power tools and basic machine maintenance.
• Post daily trail updates and work as part of a grooming team.
• Participate in tree removal and general operations as needed.
• Prepare for pre-season trail packing and post-shift inspections.

Skills

Grooming experience

Snowmobile experience

Quad experience

Nordic trails

Tools

Pisten Bully

Prinoth

Snowmobile

Quad

Job description

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club (SLNC) seeks seasonal Grooming Operators for Oct 26, 2026 – Apr 5, 2027 to groom the ski trails under the direction of the Operations Manager.

A minimum of 2 years of Nordic grooming experience on snow cats is preferred; snowmobile and quad experience is required, with Nordic race trail grooming as a plus. The role involves outdoor work, safety, and team collaboration.