Grooming Manager

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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 Grooming Manager is responsible for all management functions, including departmental oversight, working within the budget, safety, training and staffing for the Grooming and Trail Maintenance Departments. This involves planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. This a Full-Time Year-Round position responsible for the maintenance and mowing of trails during the summer. Direct supervision is received from the Senior Manager of Snow Surfaces.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Mount Snow
• The budgeted range starts at $58,000 - $71,000 + annual bonus + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time, Year Round

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide direction, leadership and expertise to the Mount Snow Grooming operation across all 3 shifts (day, swing and grave).
• Hire, train and schedule staff
• Organize and delegate daily workload to the lead groomers to ensure direction is given to all grooming staff.
• Supervises performance management and evaluations of the grooming operation.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all mandated company and department policies and procedures including safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with snowmaking department to align on snow planning and resort objectives.
• Create and oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectations
  
• Coordinate and assist with summer brushback and mowing
• Assist with on-mountain summer construction projects, specifically regarding stormwater management, revegetation and as built mapping of utilities.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment as required, i.e. snow removal equipment, excavators, forklifts, and mowing equipment.

Job Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Previous experience as a groomer or winch cat operator
• Previous mechanical or heavy equipment experience
• Advanced knowledge of resort trail network, snow characteristics and grooming equipment
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Minimum 3 years in supervising staff in some type of capacity
• Must have basic computer skills
• Advanced skier/snowboarder with the ability to inspect all terrain

The expected pay range is $58,000 - $71,000 + 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.

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  508476
Reference Date: 05/20/2025 
Job Code Function: Grooming