Snowmaking Supervisor: Lead Elite Crew on Alpine Ops

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

401k plan after 1,000 hours and 1 year

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee ski passes

Family ski pass discounts

Discounted meals

Discounted lift tickets

Hotel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking a Snowmaking Supervisor to lead the Snowmaker I, II, and III team. You will oversee safe operations, maintenance, and training across alpine terrain, in coordination with the Snow Surfaces Director.

This hands-on leadership role requires prior snowmaking and supervisory experience, with a focus on safety and uptime. You will mentor operators, drive nightly priorities, and ensure documentation and reports are accurate.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of snowmaking experience with advanced troubleshooting and pump station operation.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in snowmaking or a field-based crew.
• Experience mentoring and developing operators from entry to advanced levels.
• Deep knowledge of snowmaking systems, hydrant networks, and pump stations.
• Comfortable operating snowmaking equipment including snow cats and loaders.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, schedule, and coach the Snowmaker I, II, III team each shift.
• Lead safe, efficient operation of the snowmaking system across alpine terrain.
• Determine nightly snowmaking priorities with the Snow Surfaces Director based on weather and production needs.
• Own troubleshooting and maintenance of snow guns and pump stations; escalate major issues.
• Direct maintenance and upkeep of the snowmaking fleet to protect uptime.
• Train and onboard new Snowmaker hires; mentor operators toward growth.
• Evaluate operator performance and provide coaching; flag concerns to the Director.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure reporting of unsafe acts.
• Ensure compliance with Sugar Bowl Employee Handbook and IIPP.
• Document snowmaking activity to support risk management.
• Collaborate with Grooming Supervisor on snow management and equipment relocations.
• Maintain facilities and work areas in a clean, organized condition.
• Cross-train and assist other departments to broaden resort operations knowledge.
• Seek opportunities to learn new skills and support guest experience.

Skills

Snowmaking experience

Supervisory experience

Safety program knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

SMI

Techno Alpin

HKD snowmaking

Job description

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking a Snowmaking Supervisor to lead the Snowmaker I, II, and III team. You will oversee safe operations, maintenance, and training across alpine terrain, in coordination with the Snow Surfaces Director.

This hands-on leadership role requires prior snowmaking and supervisory experience, with a focus on safety and uptime. You will mentor operators, drive nightly priorities, and ensure documentation and reports are accurate.