Assistant Manager: Snowmaking - Hourly

Job Summary

Year-round snowmaking hourly assistant managers are responsible for assisting the snowmaking manager and assistant manager in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the snowmaking department. They also work closely with management teams from other mountain operations departments and divisional leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Show up on time, fit for duty every scheduled work day
• Communicate sick days in a timely manner and receive approval in advance for time off
• Work overtime shifts as needed and requested by the department throughout the year
• Prepare, carry out efficiently and document daily work lists and tasks
• Prepare and carry out training (pre-season and on-going) as needed for your team
• Maintain clean, organized work spaces and out-buildings throughout the year
• Oversee department staff, which includes and is not limited to:
• Motivate, train, coach, discipline department staff
• Create, evaluate and carry out performance evaluations for your team
• Follow all federal, state mandates and company policies, which include but are not limited to:
• Vehicle operations, maintenance and documentation
• OSHA required PPE, company uniform and grooming policies
• Timely and accurate work and meal breaks, time reporting
• Timely and accurate incident and injury reporting
• Daily hosting and reporting of quality safety meetings
• Avoid checking your email on a regular basis (every day or two) and returning phone calls/texts in a timely manner (daily)
• Aid the department manager, assistant manager and maintenance team with other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Ask for help, clarity about things you do not understand or have not yet experienced
• Seek and pursue your own personal development (Lift classes, outside training)
• Develop strong relationships with other mountain operations teams and snowmakers throughout Vail Resorts and the industry
• Gain a broader understanding of mountain operations as a whole, the challenges and needs of other departments and how snowmaking supports and fits into the big picture goals of Beaver Creek
• Elevate issues on your team or from your workplace to your supervisors
• Solicit assistance from HR when needed with difficult staffing situations
• Notify department or divisional management immediately following any incident
• Check with department management before elevating issues to other departments
• Know the current status of important information (daily blast, etc.) like road closures, doo routes, and ensure that information is communicated to your team
• Attend Mtn Ops staff meetings occasionally or when your department management cannot
• Attend meetings per invitation

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