Sugarloaf Grooming Manager

Overview

Sugarloaf Mountain Resort is seeking an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for the snow sports industry to lead our dedicated grooming team. The Sugarloaf Grooming Manager is a working groomer who oversees the entire grooming operation, including all administrative duties; team supervision; hiring and training; and is ultimately responsible for the quality of the groomed product for our downhill areas.

This role will work closely with the Mountain Operations Team (Snowmaking, Terrain Park, Lift Operations, Patrol, Vehicle Maintenance) to meet the needs of the guests in an efficient and cost-effective manner as directed by the Director and VP of Mountain Operations.

As the grooming of Sugarloaf Mountain happens when our lifts are not turning, this position is a night shift role during the course of the winter season. This full-time seasonal role comes with great job perks and has the potential to become a year-round position for the right fit. If you are an experienced groomer that enjoys creating a superior snow surface product in an unparalleled setting with a great team, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Leading grooming personnel in day to day activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of our grooming equipment
• Leading all personnel in established operational guidelines including, risk management, vehicle operation
• Providing the best on hill product for downhill areas consistently and under all weather conditions
• Completing performance reviews of team members and jointly determining areas of development and training requirements
• Communicating maintenance requirements of equipment to Vehicle Maintenance Manager to ensure maximum efficiency and implement correction actions as required
• Supervising employees, including hiring and training as required
• Completing special projects and performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• possess a valid Driver’s License (must meet all regulatory requirements to operate trucks and other equipment used)
• have 5 years of grooming experience on all equipment – Winch Cat, Free Groomer, Groomer, Park Groomer
• have excellent interpersonal, teambuilding and oral/written communication skills
• be computer literate with experience using MS Office and fleet management systems. 
• possess excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• be able to lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
• be available to work shift work, nights, holidays and overtime as required

Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits include:

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding (at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Pleasant Mtn, and Loon Mtn)
• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
• Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts
• Eligibility for end of season loyalty bonus