Senior Groomer III - Lead Night Grooming & Mentoring

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,

Paid sick time

Free ski passes for employees

Free group ski and snowboard lessons

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking a seasoned Groomer III to operate snowcats and deliver a premier grooming product nightly. You will mentor newer team members while maintaining high safety and quality standards on challenging terrain.

This role requires 3+ seasons of grooming experience, including advanced or technical terrain, and a strong focus on teamwork and guest service. Night shifts and extreme weather are part of the job.

Qualifications

• 3+ seasons of grooming experience, including advanced or technical terrain.
• Capable of independently grooming demanding terrain, including steep, ungroomed, or hazard-prone runs.
• Comfortable mentoring and modeling technique for Groomer I and II team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and light servicing of equipment.
• Monitor and report equipment condition daily.
• Complete all objectives safely and efficiently.
• Successfully groom all assigned runs each night, to the level appropriate to your training.
• Attend all training and safety meetings, including orientation.
• Maintain open communication with your shift leader and supervisor.
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations.
• Independently groom advanced, steep, or hazard-prone terrain.
• Mentor and model best practices for Groomer I and II team members.
• Assist the Lead Groomer with equipment troubleshooting and quality checks across the fleet.

Skills

Grooming experience

Mentoring teammates

Extreme terrain operation

Team player

Customer service

Tools

Snowcat equipment operation

Job description

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking a seasoned Groomer III to operate snowcats and deliver a premier grooming product nightly. You will mentor newer team members while maintaining high safety and quality standards on challenging terrain.

This role requires 3+ seasons of grooming experience, including advanced or technical terrain, and a strong focus on teamwork and guest service. Night shifts and extreme weather are part of the job.