Trail & Snow Operations Lead: Grooming & Snowmaking

Middlebury College; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlebury College's Rikert Nordic Center seeks an experienced assistant to support grooming, snowmaking, and trail maintenance, planning and staffing. You will oversee Rikert surfaces with focus on snowmaking and grooming strategies and collaborate with Ski Patrol, SkiTeams and clubs.

This full-time, seasonal position is non-benefited and runs about 40 hours weekly during peak season from November through March.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree preferred.
• Experience in snowmaking and grooming is required.
• Experience in staff management and providing customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists Manager with oversight of Rikert in-season operations, snowmaking, grooming, scheduling and training staff.
• Acts as lead in grooming and snowmaking, including startup/shutdown of systems.
• Oversees equipment needs, maintenance, and coordination with Snowbowl mechanics and Rikert Manager.

Skills

Snowmaking

Grooming

Staff management

Customer service

Nordic skiing knowledge

Races experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Middlebury College's Rikert Nordic Center seeks an experienced assistant to support grooming, snowmaking, and trail maintenance, planning and staffing. You will oversee Rikert surfaces with focus on snowmaking and grooming strategies and collaborate with Ski Patrol, SkiTeams and clubs.

This full-time, seasonal position is non-benefited and runs about 40 hours weekly during peak season from November through March.