Director of Mountain Operations

About the role

The Director of Mountain Operations provides leadership, management, and direction for all summer and winter Mountain Operations at Homewood Mountain Resort. The role initially reports to the Assistant General Manager alongside the Senior Management and Leadership Teams in developing and executing company and resort wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the management teams of Homewood.
• Ensure the overall success of the mountain experience and associated with the following:
• Executing daily mountain operations
• Future and strategic planning
• Serving as the resort lead on all mountain capital projects including snowmaking and lift upgrades
• Reporting of operations
• Employee hiring and performance
• Staff development
• Financial results which include expense and labor management in accordance with budget requirements
• Compliance with all governmental regulations ensuring that safety is paramount across our resort’s year-round operations for both staff and guests.

Qualifications

• Have excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and courtesy.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to operate manual transmission.
• Must meet criminal background standards.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of ski area operations, hand tools, power tools and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical skills.
• Maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance.
• Enjoy serving people and having fun!

Skills

• Literate and fluent in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume to practical situations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, mathematical, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Pay

$118,000 - $140,000 salary/exempt/year-round

Schedule

Year-round