Winter Trails Operations Lead — Grooming & Safety

Aspen Skiing Company; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ski pass

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Aspen One in Aspen, Colorado is seeking a Trails Manager to oversee year‑round trails operations, ensuring safe grooming and high quality prep for summer and winter seasons. You will lead crews, manage budgets, schedule work, and support capital planning while upholding environmental stewardship and safety standards.

The role reports to the Mountain Manager and offers a salary range with bonus eligibility. The position carries a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry

Qualifications

• Valid, current unrestricted Driver’s License required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass DMV check.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, train, and develop trail crew teams for both summer and winter operations.
• Prepare and manage department budgets, tracking labor and expenses throughout the season.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, documenting and addressing any issues.
• Coordinate timely equipment repairs with Vehicle Maintenance staff.
• Oversee trail grooming and maintenance for special events and seasonal conditions.
• Manage hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and scheduling.
• Recommend capital purchases and contribute to long-term equipment planning.
• Oversee summer trail maintenance projects and erosion control efforts.
• Utilize Snowcat GPS data to optimize grooming efficiency and reduce idle time.
• Maintain compliance with National Forest Service and Storm Water Management Plan requirements.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Snow grooming operations

GPS data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Job description

Aspen One in Aspen, Colorado is seeking a Trails Manager to oversee year‑round trails operations, ensuring safe grooming and high quality prep for summer and winter seasons. You will lead crews, manage budgets, schedule work, and support capital planning while upholding environmental stewardship and safety standards.

The role reports to the Mountain Manager and offers a salary range with bonus eligibility. The position carries a competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry