Slope Grooming Supervisor

Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort foster an environment where every person feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to creating a consistent and enduring effort to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for our team, guests, and community through respecting and celebrating all backgrounds and perspectives while addressing barriers through a collaboration of efforts with leadership, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) consultants, and our DEI Committee. Opportunities exist for our team to engage in training, educational resources, and focus work; connecting our mission of enriching lives to meaningful and purposeful work. We recognize that growing the culture and influencing the industry is a significant effort, it requires everyone's engagement, collaboration, and voice. We invite all our team members to be part of improving the culture in whatever capacity they can.

At Mt. Hood Meadows, passion can take many forms: for the mountains, for serving others, for being a part of the team, for learning, growing, and developing new skills. As the Slope Grooming Supervisor, you will guide a team in preparing and maintaining our slopes to ensure excellent conditions for all guests. This role involves working four, 10-hour shifts per week, with responsibilities that include operating slope-grooming and snow-removal equipment, as well as organizing and assigning tasks to your team. You will direct shift logistics to ensure nightly tasks are completed efficiently with the available equipment and staff. In addition to overseeing daily operations, you will provide technical support, adjust staffing levels to meet workload demands, and conduct seasonal performance coaching interviews with your team members. You will also participate in training team members at all levels and assist the manager with administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll, and documentation.

This is a Full-Time, Seasonal position

Slope Grooming Supervisor Scope of Work:

• Reviews and prioritizes grooming requests
• Ensures proper pre-operation, post-operation, fueling and paperwork procedures are followed
• Monitors grooming and snow removal progress
• Provides team member training
• Oversees time and attendance, assists with payroll and scheduling
• Assists with hiring and onboarding

Qualifications and Experience

Mt. Hood Meadows provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. We strongly encourage applications from people of all races, religions, sexual orientations, pregnancies, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, ages, mental or physical disabilities, ancestries, medical conditions, military or veteran status, citizenship status, socio-economic backgrounds, or any other status protected by law.

Research has shown that women may be less likely to apply for a job if they do not check all the boxes in the job description. We encourage anyone to apply for positions that pique their interests and will consider transferable skills in placement of specific qualifications. We believe in fostering a growth mindset and want our team to develop new skills and grow into the job they want at Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur or to take elsewhere on their personal career paths.

• At least 19 years of age for company insurance purposes
• Possess a valid driver's license
• 2 years previous snow cat experience
• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Have a reliable plan for getting to work during winter conditions
• Must have extensive knowledge of general slope grooming operations
• Must have knowledge of general snow removal operations
• Possess a strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule
• Available to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Experience

• Familiar with daily Mt. Hood Meadows grooming operations
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $27.40 hourly
  • Base starting wage will be altered to commensurate additional certifications, licensures, and experience.

Perks

• Year-round team housing available: Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Uniform Provided
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Sick Time Accrued at 1 hr per 20 hrs worked, no wait period
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Events (Free Food & Raffle Prizes)
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Full job description available during interview.

At Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur Mtn. Resort our mission is enriching the lives of our team, guests, and community. We believe this is a place where feeling a sense of belonging, rocking the team and guest experience, and exceeding expectations leads to your life being enriched. We welcome all to their mountain home.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $27.40

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Location: Mount Hood, OR, US

Posted Date: 9/19/2024