Director, Risk & Safety

Year-round at Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream! Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

Benefits

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) including free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About the Role

The Risk & Safety Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the resort's safety, risk management, and compliance programs. This role ensures the safety of employees and guests while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The Director oversees the intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution of guest incidents, complaints, and claims related to safety, injury, property damage, and liability exposure. Responsibilities include the administration of General Liability, Auto Liability, and Property claims, as well as related reporting, recordkeeping, and risk mitigation activities.

This position has a dotted line to, and works closely with, the VP of Human Resources related to employee safety and wellness programs, including partnering with HR on workers compensation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership, development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the resort's safety, risk management, and compliance programs
• Ensure the safety of employees and guests while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Oversee the intake, investigation, documentation, and resolution of guest incidents, complaints, and claims related to safety, injury, property damage, and liability exposure
• Administer General Liability, Auto Liability, and Property claims, including related reporting, recordkeeping, and risk mitigation activities
• Work closely with the VP of Human Resources on employee safety and wellness programs, including workers compensation

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in developing and/or directing safety programs or an advanced degree in a related field
• Previous management experience required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Significant knowledge of safety and environmental regulations specific to ski area operations
• Strong communication skills, acting as an ambassador of goodwill to both employees and guests
• Calm and collective demeanor, especially during challenging operations
• Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass Company certification as a Snowmobile Operator and be an advanced skier/snowboarder
• Able to read, write, and comply with documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Accurately record data in a timely fashion
• Ability to work flexible schedules, weekends, and holidays

Pay

$95,649.29 - $102,186.97 per year