Snowmaking Assistant Manager

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.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

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:

The Snowmaking Assistant Manager oversees departmental oversight, budget, training, and staffing. Acting manager when the Manager is on days off or vacation. Supervises direct reports (year-round staff 2 supervisors, 2 maintenance techs, and 4 Team Leads), performance management and evaluations, hiring and staffing, scheduling, and policy and procedure adherence, directly or with the assistance of supervisor and team leads.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist department management with the hiring, onboarding, and management of all snowmaking staff.  Responsibilities include employee communication, onboarding compliance, all training documentation, payroll, end-of-season processes, coaching, and discipline.
• Assist in the creation and updating of all department manuals. 
• Manage the annual hiring, scheduling, and organization of training for all new and returning snowmakers. 
• Maintain inventory and maintenance records for all snowmaking equipment, machines, and resources.
• Support the Maintenance Techs with Reservoir documentation and annual compliance responsibilities. 
• Annually update all SDS records and ensure fire and life safety compliance in all snowmaking buildings. 
• Oversee the employee uniform and equipment programs.
• Assist department management with EES and EE recognition programs. 
• Maintain strong communication and working relationships with other BC Mountain/Resort departments, including Grooming, Race, Vehicle Maintenance, and HR. 
• Support the department managers and supervisors with other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Previous experience as a snowmaker or snowmaking controller and knowledge of BC Mountain preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is required
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Must have advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Google apps)
• Speaks fluent English
• Excellent communication skills.  Must be able to communicate verbal directions over the radio. Ability to work long hours including overnight shifts and weekends.
• Expert level skier/snowboarder previous experience with payroll, Coupa and Direct Connect

The expected pay range is $56,485 - $70,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

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  506720
Reference Date: 01/15/2025 
Job Code Function: Leadership