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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, mountain shuttles AND during the summer on bike haul, golf and other activities
• 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:

The Senior Manager of Ski Patrol oversees all aspects of the Crested Butte Ski Patrol department. This includes staffing, training, budgeting, scheduling, interdepartmental relations, and guest service. The Senior Manager Ski Patrol is responsible for ensuring the safety of our on mountain guests and employees. Overseeing medical aid, avalanche mitigation work, rope rescue, lift evacuation and avalanche rescue programs. In addition, this job requires oversight of summertime Bike Patrol operations working in conjunction with Bike Park build crew to improve and create summer trails. The job requires strong leadership qualities, and creative problem solving.

Job Specifications:
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Outlet: Crested Butte
• Location: Crested Butte, CO
• The expected range is $67,000 – $81,150 + annual bonus

Job Responsibilities:
• Successfully recruit, hire, coach, motivate and develop a high performing ski patrol leadership team.
• Ensure Patrol leadership team and front line patrollers are aligned with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies.
• Develop Patrol leaders to exceed the scope of their position’s responsibilities to improve leadership within current roles and prepare patrol leaders for increased responsibility/accountability
• Be a leader to improve safety within Ski Patrol and the resort as a whole with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury.
• Coordinate closely with the Sr Manager of Health & Safety driving safety initiatives to completion.
• Champion efforts within Ski Patrol to reduce snowmobile use and fleet size to eliminate risks surrounding snowmobile travel
• Create and oversee departmental budgets to meet or exceed budgeted targets
• Create a positive work culture that has an unwavering commitment to providing an Experience of a Lifetime for each and every guest, constant improvement, and where every employee is proud to work for CBMR and Vail Resorts.
• Actively participate in assigned best practice groups.
• Increase operational efficiency and effectiveness through on-going communication within group and with all departments within mountain operations
• Oversight of snow safety program with regards to avalanche hazard forecasting, avalanche mitigation, oversight of explosives, and avalanche rescue
• Serve as a management representative in contract negotiations/collective bargaining with Communication Workers of America for agreements covering patrollers
• Administer any collective bargaining agreements, ensuring compliance with all terms
• Oversees departmental training programs, schedule of training, training topics, and safety during training
• Work with Sr manager of Mt operations to help establish daily grooming plan
• Oversee summer bike patrol operations including but not limited to mountain signage, closures and trail safety.
• Direct oversight of Accident Investigation team including hiring of team, training, and coordinating with Health and Safety
• Act as “Manager on Duty” as determined by Director of Mountain Operations and General Manager
• Actively participate in Resort Leadership Team meetings and Daily Operational call
• Engage and participate in company-wide leadership development programs

• Winter mountain setup, daily monitoring of conditions and maintenance including trail openings and closures, signage, ropes, and pads. Spring tear down
• Oversees candidate/apprentice program including budget and staff levels.
• Oversees evaluation of Patrol candidates to ensure candidate meets Patrol entry level expectations
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
• High school education or equivalent, some college preferred
• 7 to 10 years ski patrol experience, experience in avalanche control work is a must; experience working or managing in a unionized environment a plus
• 5 years or more experience in a leadership role
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, EMT, CPR, Colorado blasters card or ability to gain card in one years’ time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Strong communication skills including verbal & written
• Strong financial management ability
• Advanced skiing/riding ability, must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (winter/summer)
• Positive, solutions oriented leadership

The expected pay range is $67,000 – $81,150 + annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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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.

Manage and direct the activities of the Ski Patrol Department and Employees and establish and implement service and safety standards per company policies and procedures. Must lead a team of Patrol Supervisors, Leads, and Dispatchers in maintaining, developing, and implementing all Sun Valley Ski Patrol program aspects.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following:

General Responsibilities:

• Overall direction, coordination, mentoring, and evaluation of department personnel, including supervisors, leads, dispatch, and line patrollers.
• Holds team accountable for all procedures in accordance with Resort policies and procedures for guest and employee safety and compliance with governmental regulations.
• Develops and implements procedures in alignment with Resort Guests Service programs.
• Efficiently communicates pertinent information to Ski Patrol teams, the Mountain Operations Team, Mountain Managers, and Senior Leadership.
• Is an active leader as part of the Mountain Operations Team and works closely with peers from that team for the overall success of Sun Valley Resort.
• Represent Ski Patrol at company meetings and liaise, ensuring communication and information are consistent and timely between all departments and patrol.
• Actively participates as a patrol representative on internal company committees and teams.
• Assigns and supports team members to internal committees such as Snowmobile, Vehicle Incident, DEI, Safety, Service, and others.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinates and assigns direction to employees in performing duties and provides training or coaching as required.
• Determines work priorities, prepares work and maintenance schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Monitors skiing conditions and drives safety and service excellence while coordinating and collaborating with the mountain management team.
• Assigns duties and examines work for safety, exactness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assists with the daily management of assignments related to avalanche control, incident investigations, and coordination of tasks maintaining department and resort operational standards.
• Coordinate activities and special events with other departments to provide reliable daily mountain operations while meeting service standards during weather and non-weather events.
• Proactively maintains respect and communication among workers and resolves grievances.
• Holds employees and department accountable to company policy and Employee Handbook.
• Administers and delegates duties including but not limited to schedules, purchasing, payroll, safety-related items, inventory, tool checks, etc.
• Acts as liaison and coordinates and communicates with agencies including ATF, local sheriff, fire, highway patrol, search and rescue during a crisis on the mountain, base area, and contract areas.
• Creates and maintains department budgeting for labor, supplies, and capital planning.
• Oversee trail and signage maintenance in the summer.
• Work as part of a minor operations team in summer with involvement in bike parks, environmental restoration and revegetation, trail clearing and maintenance, summer patrol, and other projects as needed.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain equipment and supplies promptly and proactively to stay ahead of the supply chain and seasonal ordering windows.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization. Able to effectively present information to management, employees, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize needs proactively, put first things first, and effectively manages resources and time—excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to make decisions in accordance with company and resort guidelines and policy. Able to make a decision and seek the input of others in making decisions in high-stress-high-risk situations.
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various enterprise-wide business solutions
• Must have advanced ski/snowboard skills.
• Effectively communicate with people in potentially stressful situations.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Ski Patrol experience within multiple disciplines
• Experience managing or leading teams and effective delegation skills
• Experience maintaining administrative records, especially with Safety expectations
• Current E.M.T. Certification or O.E.C.
• Current C.P.R. Certifications
• Extensive winter mountain experience
• Able to attain designation as “Responsible Person” from A.T.F.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• ICS 100, 200, and 300 certifications
• National Avalanche School, Phases I and II or AAA/AIRE Pro 1 Avalanche Certification
• Knowledge of the mountain: terrain, lifts, potential hazards, avalanche mitigation routes
• Equipment operation and construction tools experience

Work Schedule:

• Full-time – year-round
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Full-Time Benefits:

• Group Medical/Life Coverage
• Flex-Spending Plan
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• Capital Accumulation (401k) with a 6% match
• Education Assistance
• Supplemental Insurance

Seasonal Benefits: Seasonal benefits change with each season. Please see HR for a list of the most up-to-date benefits.

***Complimentary Seasonal Lift Pass***

• Mountain Biking (summer employment only)
• Hiking (summer employment only)
• Skiing (winter employment only)

Access to

• Ice Rinks
• Bowling Alley
• Driving Range
• Putting Green

Discounts at

• Restaurants
• Retail Shops
• Spa/Salon
• Rental Equipment
• Trail Rides
• Gun Club
• Golf
• Tennis

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Assists with managing and directing activities of the Ski Patrol Department and employees and establishes and implements service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist with the overall direction, coordination, mentoring, and evaluation of department personnel.
• Develops and implements procedures in accordance with resort policies and procedures for guest and employee safety and compliance with governmental regulations.
• Develops and implements procedures in accordance with Resort Guests Service programs.
• Efficiently communicates pertinent information to Ski Patrol teams, the Mountain Operations Team, Mountain Managers, and Senior Leadership.
• Actively participates as a patrol representative on internal company committees and event groups.
• Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Performs or assists in the direction of employees in performing duties and providing training or coaching as required.
• Determines work priorities, prepares work and maintenance schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Monitors skiing conditions and drives safety and service excellence while coordinating and collaborating with the mountain management team.
• Assigns duties and examines work for safety, exactness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Assists with the daily management of assignments related to avalanche control, incident investigations, and coordination of tasks maintaining and/or exceeding department and resort operational standards.
• Coordinate daily activities and special events with other departments to provide safe mountain operations while meeting service standards during weather and non-weather events.
• Proactively maintains respect and communication among workers and resolves grievances.
• Holds employees and department accountable to company policy and Employee Handbook.
• Assists in administrative duties including but not limited to schedules, purchasing, payroll, safety-related items, inventory, tool checks, etc.
• Acts as liaison and coordinates and communicates with agencies, including the local sheriff, fire, highway patrol, and search and rescue during a crisis on the mountain, base area, and contract areas.
• Assists with department budgeting.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization. Able to effectively present information to management, employees, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize needs proactively, put first things first, and effectively manage resources and time—excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to make decisions in accordance with company and resort guidelines and policy. Able to make a decision and seek the input of others in making decisions in high-stress-high-risk situations.
• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various enterprise-wide business solutions
• Has advanced ski/snowboard skills.
• Effectively communicate with people in potentially stressful situations.
• Able to stay calm under pressure.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Ski Patrol experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing or leading teams
• Experience supervising teams
• Experience maintaining administrative records, especially with Safety expectations
• Current E.M.T. Certification or O.E.C.
• Current C.P.R. Certifications
• Extensive winter mountain experience
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• National Avalanche School, Phases I and II or AAA/AIRE Pro 1 Avalanche Certification
• Knowledge of the mountain: terrain, lifts, potential hazards, avalanche mitigation routes

Work Schedule:

• Full-time – winter seasonal
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Seasonal Benefits: Seasonal benefits change with each season. Please see HR for a list of the most up-to-date benefits.

***Complimentary Seasonal Lift Pass***

• Mountain Biking (summer employment only)
• Hiking (summer employment only)
• Skiing (winter employment only)

Access to

• Ice Rinks
• Bowling Alley
• Driving Range
• Putting Green

Discounts at

• Restaurants
• Retail Shops
• Spa/Salon
• Rental Equipment
• Trail Rides
• Gun Club
• Golf
• Tennis

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This person coordinates and supervises all ski patrol operations for paid and volunteer patrollers. Such operations include general first aid, lift evacuation, avalanche control, incident command, and on-mountain guest service.

The Patrol Director works closely with all Mountain Operation departments and plays a crucial role in our risk management efforts for all employees and guests. This includes working closely with the Cat Skiing operation outside the normal resort boundaries.

This is a seasonal management position.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop job descriptions for a variety of positions within the patrols.
• Develop and implement safety guidelines.
• Schedule and lead training sessions
• Manage and align patrollers’ schedules to match the mountain’s schedule, including special events.
• Responsible for overseeing inventory of ATF bomb caches and completing monthly inventories.
• Ensure that all sanitation and safety policies are enforced.
• Complete, verify and ensure payroll is submitted accurately and on time.
• Monitor and maintain budgeted guidelines for patrol inventory.
• Responsible for capital planning and suggested fundraising options.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in good condition.
• Oversee the use of radios, including inventory and maintenance.
• Manage all records, including incident report forms, inventory levels, and daily operational paperwork.
• Have fun! Help create a fun, productive, and welcoming work environment!

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license
• Current Avy Level 1
• Current National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care certification
• Current CPR certification
• Advanced/Expert skiing/boarding abilities
• ATF Certifiable
• Must be able to lift, pull, or drag 75 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Pay: DOE

For more information or to apply,  contact Paul Alden, Paul@SoldierMountain.com, 208-309-4736

ABOUT SOLDIER MOUNTAIN

Established in 1947, Soldier Mountain is a family friendly mountain resort located near Fairfield, Idaho, at 1043 N. Soldier Creek Rd. in the Soldier Mountains of the Sawtooth National Forest. It is about two hours from Boise, 80 minutes from Sun Valley, and 90 minutes from Twin Falls. In the winter it offers skiing and snowboarding on 35 named trails and a terrain park on the frontside and 2,000 acres of snowcat-accessible backcountry. Soldier Mountain has two chairlifts reaching an altitude of up to 7,177 ft. and a magic carpet and tubing hill. Its lodge restaurant serves homemade fare while The Fox Den Pub provides guests with a cozy spot to hang out after a great day on the mountain. The resort offers five mountain biking trails, a skills park, and a nine-hole disc golf course during the summer. Camping spots are available at the end of the resort’s parking lot at Pioneer Campground and along the road beyond, and motel lodging, and vacation rentals are available in Fairfield about 10 miles away. Visit SoldierMountain.com for more information.

JOB OVERVIEW
Oversees and responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and administration of HoeDown Hill through all-seasons. Oversees the hiring, training, testing, and certification of HoeDown Hill staff at all facilities. Develops and implements various HoeDown Hill programs and ensures we provide safe, clean, family friendly facilities to residents, members and guests. Responsible for the overall maintenance, including facilities, equipment and ensures safety requirements are established and maintained. Oversees and responsible in developing, planning, implementation, of events, programs and gatherings for HoeDown Hill.

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To apply or for more information, contact Mandy Oberholzer, moberholzer@pelicanlakescc.com.