Terrain Parks & Grooming Manager

Boreal group; Truckee, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus incentive

Season pass to Boreal/Soda Springs/POW

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Woodward Tahoe, Boreal and Soda Springs, seeks an experienced Terrain Parks & Grooming Leader to oversee the planning, development, and execution of terrain parks, grooming operations, and summer venues. This role balances guest experience, safety, and financial performance as part of the Resort Leadership Team.

The position is full-time, year-round, with responsibilities across multiple resort venues and a focus on strategic planning, team leadership, and continuous innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading terrain park and grooming teams.
• Strong safety mindset and guest service focus.
• Proven ability to plan budgets and staffing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for terrain parks, grooming, and summer venues.
• Develop seasonal operating plans, budgets, and staffing.
• Operate snowcats and train operators on safety and standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing for events and activations.
• Recruit and develop season staff and supervisors.
• Monitor safety compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Terrain parks leadership

Grooming operations

Team leadership

Safety culture

Tools

Snowcat operation

Equipment maintenance

Budgeting & payroll

Job description

**Woodward Tahoe** (Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you! # **Lead the Mountain Experience** We're seeking an experienced mountain operations leader to oversee the planning, development, and execution of our terrain parks, grooming operations, and summer sport venues. As a member of the Resort Leadership Team, the Terrain Parks & Grooming Manager is responsible for the short, medium, and long-term planning and execution of our snow-based products, including terrain parks, grooming operations, and summer recreation venues. This role balances operational excellence, guest experience, safety, employee development, event support, and financial performance to deliver industry-leading mountain experiences. This is a full-time, year-round leadership position with responsibility for strategic planning, team leadership, operational execution, and continuous innovation across multiple resort venues.# **Compensation & Benefits****Starting Salary:** $72,000 - $76,000 annually depending upon experience.**Benefits Include:*** Health, Dental, and Vision plans.* Flexible Paid Time Off.* 401(k) with company match.* Annual Bonus Incentive Program.* Free season pass to Boreal, Soda Springs, and all POWDR resorts.* Year-round leadership opportunity in a dynamic mountain resort environment.# **What You'll Do*** Lead the daily operations and long-term vision for terrain parks, grooming, and summer sport venues.* Develop seasonal operating plans, staffing strategies, budgets, and capital improvement recommendations.* Operate snowcats and train, coach, and certify operators on safe and effective grooming, terrain park construction, equipment operation, and company operating standards.* Partner with Marketing and Brand teams to support events, venue development, and partner activations.* Recruit, develop, and lead assistant managers, supervisors, operators, and seasonal staff.* Manage departmental administration including workforce planning, scheduling, payroll review and approval, labor budget tracking, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with company policies and operational standards.* Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.* Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, purchasing, and resource allocation.* Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.* Ensure all facilities, venues, and programs meet established safety and risk management standards.* Collaborate with resort leadership to advance organizational goals and enhance the overall mountain experience.# **What You'll Bring*** Experience leading terrain park, grooming, mountain operations, or resort operations teams.* Demonstrated experience operating snowcats and training operators in grooming techniques, terrain park feature construction, equipment maintenance awareness, and safe operating practices.* Strong understanding of terrain park design, snow surface management, and operational safety practices.* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, staffing, and workforce planning.* Proven success developing and leading high-performing teams.* Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic outdoor environment and changing mountain conditions.* Passion for mountain culture, guest experience, and innovation. **You make us Woodward.** We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have \"different\" in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view. Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to [e-mail]**Woodward** is the global leader in action sports experiences. With a level of passion for the action sports lifestyle that is unmatched, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where everyone can dream big and find their own path of progression. Our goal is to empower all people to find inspiration in learning new things and gaining diverse perspectives.Located in the towering Sierra Nevada mountains, **Woodward Tahoe / Boreal / Soda Springs** is Northern California’s only action sports mountain center. This is where athletes of all ages and abilities come to experience year-round, on-and-off-mountain action sports featuring 11 outdoor parks, full lift access mountain terrain, and a 30,000 square foot indoor action sports hub. From professional athletes to first time beginners, the facility, instructional programming, and amazing staff ensure progression and fun for all.