Senior Snow Grooming & Trail Operations Lead

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT PARTNERS LLC; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off, holidays & sick pay

Free season pass for employee/depend­­

Discount programs and resort privile­g

Privileges at other resorts

Job summary

Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC is seeking a grooming operations leader to supervise daily snow grooming in winter and trail maintenance and summer projects. You will interface with Snowmaking, Lift Operations, Patrol, Events, and Marketing to coordinate services.

The role demands managing up to 40 winter staff and up to 12 summer personnel, with planning, safety oversight, and capital planning responsibilities. Experience in ski resort grooming is essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Valid US driver license required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Advanced skiing ability required.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing surface/weather conditions.
• Good planning, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Proficient math/budget skills.
• Ability to operate snow grooming equipment for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate daily snow grooming operations.
• In winter, supervise up to 40 employees including hiring and evaluations.
• In summer, supervise up to 12 equipment operators/laborers.
• Lead staff and safety meetings and coordinate with other departments.
• Plan grooming schedules and ensure adherence to standards.
• Develop and audit grooming operating standards and training programs.
• Prepare yearly capital programs for Grooming & Trails.
• Coordinate summer and capital projects and communicate with Marketing.

Skills

Advanced skiing

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Mechanical skills

Communications skills

Teaching skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC is seeking a grooming operations leader to supervise daily snow grooming in winter and trail maintenance and summer projects. You will interface with Snowmaking, Lift Operations, Patrol, Events, and Marketing to coordinate services.

The role demands managing up to 40 winter staff and up to 12 summer personnel, with planning, safety oversight, and capital planning responsibilities. Experience in ski resort grooming is essential.