Terrain Park Snowcat Supervisor

Summit at Snoqualmie; Snoqualmie Pass (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Job summary

The Summit at Snoqualmie is seeking a Terrain Park Cat Supervisor to lead the overnight snowcat team responsible for building and maintaining world-class terrain park features. You will train and coach operators, develop nightly grooming plans, and coordinate with Terrain Park and Mountain Operations to ensure safety and quality across all features.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of terrain park grooming experience, strong leadership, and a passion for creating amazing park experiences for

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.
• Precision-oriented mindset with focus on safety and quality standards.
• Comfortable working in challenging mountain weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 5-7 years minimum of terrain park grooming experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight snowcat team to build and maintain terrain park features.
• Train and coach terrain park operators; ensure safety and quality.
• Develop nightly grooming and build plans with Terrain Park and Mountain Operations teams.
• Schedule weekly shifts and manage operator availability; oversee documentation.
• Provide leadership and foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality features.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Equipment maintenance

Radio communication

Teamwork

Safety standards

Mountain weather adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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

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

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

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.