Grooming Supervisor – Vail Resorts

Job Description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you’ll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

As a Grooming Supervisor, you will be one of a proud and respected team producing quality grooming acreage at Hunter Moutain. Your team will be part of a wider team responsible for the final product each morning, getting the mountains open and safe for all our guests. This involves on-hill staff supervision, quality control of grooming, and the monitoring and safeguarding of Hunter Mountain’s equipment and environment. You will be required to carry out major leadership tasks including but not limited to safety, training, personal Goals and Objectives, discipline, recognition, performance reviews, and damage follow-up. You will inspire your staff by leading by example with an excellent work ethic and a positive attitude.

Job Specifications:
• Housing: Not Available
• Outlet: Hunter Mountain
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Winter Seasonal / Full Time
• The budgeted range starts at $25.00 – $33.62. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:
• To continually strive to exceed our Guest’s expectations and provide them with the finest mountain recreation experience through the best grooming in North America.
• Provides leadership, promotes team spirit and cooperative work ethics, and provides the most outstanding examples of friendly, collaborative relationships with our guests and other staff within the Grooming Team.
• Shows initiative in handling routine matters and quick, thoughtful judgment in emergencies.
• Safety first: Is vigilant of and corrects unusual or unsafe situations anywhere on Hunter Mountain, whether on duty or off.
• Ensures proper and complete documentation of grooming maps, shift reports, cat log sheets, and timesheets.
• Assist with departmental human resources management, including hiring and ongoing coaching of staff, progressive disciplinary actions when necessary, completion and follow-up with ENABLON, and performance reviews for the crew.
• Responsible for the efficient planning and coordinating of slope preparation and related work assignments.
• Actively supervise the quality of grooming by staff and provide proper feedback.
• Ensures proper training on all equipment and correct safety and operating procedures.
• Be aware of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to maintain the quality of the grooming product and the department’s daily operations.
• Assumes the responsible charge of the Grooming Team and provides leadership.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with other departments and managers.
• Provide operational support in all areas and respond to emergencies, unusual or specific situations with timely workforce and assistance.
• Demonstrate our core values: Be Safe, Do Good, Do Right, Have Fun, Drive Value, Serve Others, and Be Inclusive.

Job Requirements:
• Previous supervisory experiences an asset
• Early season start-up experience an asset
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in grooming.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must possess a strong mechanical ability and capable of troubleshooting equipment.
• Minimum computer skills required for email communication and report filing.
• Must be well-groomed, in good physical condition, mature, energetic, and dependable.

The expected pay range is $25.00 – $33.62. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 497432

Reference Date: 08/29/2023

Job Code Function: Grooming