Seasonal Snowmaking & Trail Grooming Lead

Middlebury Snowbowl; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College seeks a seasonal, full-time Rikert operations support role focused on grooming and snowmaking. You will assist in staffing, scheduling, and training, and lead start-up and shutdown of snowmaking systems to ensure safe, high-quality surfaces for skiing.

You will coordinate with Snowbowl teams, coaches, and volunteers, oversee equipment and water usage, and contribute to trail maintenance and reporting. Prior ski-area experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in snowmaking and grooming required or highly skilled.
• Staff management experience with scheduling and training preferred.
• Proficient Nordic skiing ability or knowledge is expected.
• 3–5 years of ski area experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Rikert Manager with oversight of in-season operations, including snowmaking and grooming staff scheduling and training.
• Lead grooming and snowmaking operations, starting up and shutting down systems.
• Oversee equipment needs and maintenance with mechanics and the Rikert Manager.
• Manage water usage for snowmaking and perform trail maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate with coaches, race officials, and volunteers for events.

Skills

Snowmaking & grooming

Staff management

Nordic skiing knowledge

Customer service

Ski area experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Snowmaking equipment

Job description

Middlebury College seeks a seasonal, full-time Rikert operations support role focused on grooming and snowmaking. You will assist in staffing, scheduling, and training, and lead start-up and shutdown of snowmaking systems to ensure safe, high-quality surfaces for skiing.

You will coordinate with Snowbowl teams, coaches, and volunteers, oversee equipment and water usage, and contribute to trail maintenance and reporting. Prior ski-area experience is preferred.