Terrain Park Snowcat Supervisor

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Sick time

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie is seeking a Terrain Park Cat Supervisor to lead the overnight snowcat team, build and maintain terrain park features, and supervise Terrain Park Cat Operators across the resort. You will train and develop operators, plan nightly grooming and build plans with Mountain Operations, and coach the crew to elevate technical and artistic execution.

This role requires 5-7 years of terrain park grooming experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety in challenging

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with heavy machinery and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Strong radio communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Consistent attendance with strong work ethic and commitment to team success.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design team meetings to plan upcoming builds, snowpack management, identify hazards and departmental issues, event planning, etc.
• Complete all required documentation including equipment checklists, cat maintenance logs, Park Groomer Nightly Reports, and Terrain Park Feature Placement Maps
• Create detailed Build Maps when constructing new features or relocating existing ones for accurate safety documentation
• Complete comprehensive equipment inspections and checklists, documenting snowcat condition and reporting any maintenance needs
• Perform meticulous maintenance on all groom-able takeoffs, landings, and transitions for optimal safety and performance
• Maintain surrounding terrain areas to create seamless flow and safe buffer zones around park features
• Schedule weekly, park operator shifts in conjunction with builds and day off requests
• Continuous training and development of terrain park operators
• Collaborate with Park Grooming Supervisor on complex projects including new feature construction, jib installation/removal, and special event course preparation
• Provide an example to the rest of the staff on how to behave in the workplace.
• Foster a creative and collaborative environment.
• Focus on providing a product which serves all skill levels of riders wanting to ride the terrain park
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff, one that is collaborative and supportive.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Hydraulic systems

Equipment maintenance

Radio communication

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Independent work

Mountain weather

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Snowcat equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

Overview

Be part of a team that creates an amazing terrain park experience.

The Terrain Park Cat Supervisor leads the overnight snowcat team responsible for building and maintaining world-class terrain park features across the resort. This role combines hands-on grooming expertise with strong leadership skills, overseeing a crew of Terrain Park Cat Operators to ensure every feature is constructed safely, progressively, and to the highest standard for riders of all ability levels. Beyond operating state-of-the-art snowcat equipment, you'll train new and existing operators, develop nightly grooming and build plans in coordination with the Terrain Park and Mountain Operations teams, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to elevate the crew's technical and artistic execution.

Come work and play at Seattle’s home mountain, The Summit at Snoqualmie. Located an hour West of Seattle via Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass, The Summit includes four unique mountain areas, a snow tubing park, Nordic center, SnowSports School, and 10+ food and beverage establishments.

Responsibilities

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Long Term Thinking

• Participate in design team meetings to plan upcoming builds, snowpack management, identify and problem solve hazards and departmental issues, event planning, etc.
• Complete all required documentation including equipment checklists, cat maintenance logs, Park Groomer Nightly Reports, and Terrain Park Feature Placement Maps
• Create detailed Build Maps when constructing new features or relocating existing ones for accurate safety documentation

Excellence in Execution

• Complete comprehensive equipment inspections and checklists, documenting snowcat condition and reporting any maintenance needs
• Perform meticulous maintenance on all groom-able takeoffs, landings, and transitions for optimal safety and performance
• Maintain surrounding terrain areas to create seamless flow and safe buffer zones around park features

Develop Great People

• Schedule weekly, park operator shifts in conjunction with builds and day off requests.
• Continuous training and development of terrain park operators
• Collaborate with Park Grooming Supervisor on complex projects including new feature construction, jib installation/removal, and special event course preparation

Attitude is Everything

• Provide an example to the rest of the staff on how to behave in the workplace.
• Foster a creative and collaborative environment.

Serve First

• Focus on providing a product which serves all skill levels of riders wanting to ride the terrain park
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff, one that is collaborative and supportive.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Required

• Demonstrated proficiency with heavy machinery and hydraulic systems
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs
• Strong radio communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Consistent attendance with strong work ethic and commitment to team success
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team
• Precision-oriented mindset with focus on safety and quality standards
• Comfortable working in challenging mountain weather conditions
• Valid driver's license required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 5-7 years minimum of terrain park grooming experience required

Preferred

Ideally 3 years minimum in a leadership role

Join our team and enjoy The Summit Experience.

Wage and Benefit Info:

The wage range for this positions is: from $28.00-32.00/hr DOE

This is a non-benefited role.

• All individuals may contribute to the 401(k). An employee must work 1,000 hours in a calendar year to qualify for the discretionary match (there is a 2 year vesting cliff).
• All individuals accrue sick time at 1 hour per 40 hours worked to a maximum of 64 hours per year.

It is the policy of Boyne Resorts to recruit, hire and promote in all job classifications and shall not discriminate with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor. Boyne Resorts is committed to valuing individual diversity in the workplace by reaching beyond stereotypical views and using the strengths and different perspectives and unique backgrounds that each person offers. Even more importantly, Boyne Resorts embraces and derives value from the diverse views that each individual brings.