Vice President of Learning & Development

Boyne Resorts is an independent, family-owned company with a 75-year legacy of creating transformative outdoor lifestyle experiences. As a "company of resorts" rather than a "resort company," we honor the unique identity of each property while sharing a commitment to excellence through our L.E.A.D.S. values framework: 

- L**Long-term Thinking 

- E**Excellence in Execution 

- A**Attitude is Everything 

- D**Develop Great People 

- S**Serve First 

Position Overview 

Reporting to the CHRO, the Vice President of Learning & Development will be a transformational leader responsible for building and executing our "green and growing" philosophy across the organization. This role will be instrumental in developing the next generation of servant leaders who will carry forward our multigenerational vision of forging a future where winter is an opportunity, not a constraint. 

Strategic Leadership 

• Design and implement company-wide L&D programs as a comprehensive learning ecosystem that reinforces our culture and values while developing technical and leadership capabilities 
• Create innovative leadership development programs that cultivate Level 5 leaders and embed Servant Leadership principles throughout the organization 
• Lead change management initiatives that support our long-term strategic priorities and flywheel momentum 
• Partner with resort presidents and leadership teams to understand local market needs while maintaining consistency in development approaches 

Program Development & Execution 

• Develop scalable training solutions that support our "company of resorts" model, allowing for local customization while maintaining enterprise standards 
• Design programs that reinforce our service basics and enable teams to create "wow moments" for guests 
• Create curriculum that develops both technical expertise and cultural ambassadorship 
• Implement measurement systems to track program effectiveness and ROI through employee engagement, guest satisfaction, and business metrics 

Culture & Values Integration 

• Ensure all learning initiatives reinforce our L.E.A.D.S. framework and support our multigenerational vision 
• Design onboarding and cultural orientation programs that effectively communicate our values and heritage 
• Create development pathways that support internal mobility and succession planning 
• Foster a "green and growing" mindset through continuous learning opportunities 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's in HR, Organizational Development, or related field preferred 
• 10 years of progressive experience in learning & development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role 
• Demonstrated success building enterprise-wide learning programs that drive cultural transformation 
• Experience in hospitality, ski industry, or similarly complex multi-unit service organization preferred 
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams and future leaders 
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and emerging L&D technologies 
• Excellent facilitation skills with ability to engage audiences from front-line to executive level 
• Willingness to travel 30-40% to support our resort properties 

What Sets Apart Top Candidates 

• Track record of building programs that create lasting cultural impact 
• Experience developing servant leaders and fostering a service-first mindset 
• Ability to balance enterprise consistency with local market needs 
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development 
• History of measuring and achieving tangible results from learning initiatives 

Boyne Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.