The Grooming Manager helps lead the team that ensures the ski slopes and trails are impeccably maintained, providing a safe and enjoyable skiing experience for guests of all skill levels. This role is perfect for someone who has a genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences in a winter sports setting and is looking to take the next step in their ski industry career.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain ski slopes and trails assiduously to ensure a safe, smooth, and enjoyable skiing experience for all guests.
- Operate and handle heavy machinery, including but not limited to snowcats and snowmobiles, for the purpose of slope preparation and maintenance.
- Assist with resort events, such as races or other gatherings, ensuring courses are properly prepared, safe, and meet the specific requirements of each event.
- Assist with snowmaking operations.
- Perform regular checks and basic maintenance on grooming equipment to ensure their functionality and longevity, addressing any minor issues or malfunctions promptly.
- Exhibit resilience to work in varying weather conditions, often harsh, and during late-night hours.
- Assist in snow removal in parking lots and driveways as necessary.
- Actively participate in regular safety briefings and trainings, staying updated with the latest best practices to mitigate any potential hazards.
- Collaborate proactively with other team members to improve the overall guest experience, including communicating with management teams about current conditions to ensure a unified response to changing circumstances.
Other Responsibilities:
- Stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment
- Produce high employee morale, motivation and guest satisfaction in an atmosphere of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other laws governing personnel environment and equipment safety for the purpose of ensuring safety in the workplace.