Curriculum Developer -- Ski Lift/Ropeway Maintenance Program

The Outdoor Adventure, Parks and Recreation program at Salt Lake Community College is seeking a skilled curriculum developer with Ski Lift/Ropeway Maintenance Technician experience to develop educational materials for the Lift Maintenance/Ropeway program for aspiring technicians. This position and the program it supports is funded by Talent Ready Utah, a workforce initiative of the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), with additional support from Ski Utah and related ski resorts.

The successful candidate will have experience leading ski lift/ropeway maintenance teams with the ability to develop curriculum that will be used to teach, coach, and evaluate students in areas related to risk management, ropeway electrical and mechanical system maintenance and repair, ropeway regulatory and inspection standards, ski lift/ropeway operations, and related topics. The Curriculum Developer will work with program coordinators and instructors to design and develop course curriculum that meets industry standards and educational objectives.

The Curriculum Developer may be assigned to any SLCC location or offsite location and may work flexible schedules to facilitate collaboration with faculty and industry partners. The developed curriculum will be implemented during summer and fall semesters. This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week. All staff are expected to follow established employee guidelines.

1. Five to seven years of experience leading Ski Lift/Ropeway maintenance and technician teams.

2. Evidence of completing relevant certifications and training in Ski Lift/Ropeway Maintenance.

3. Teaching experience in an applied setting, mentoring junior Ski Lift/Ropeway technicians.

1. More than 10 years leading Ski Lift/Ropeway Maintenance Technician teams.

2. Experience teaching in a high school, college/university, or vocational setting.

3. A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any field or equivalent technical education/training.

4. Experience designing and delivering training curriculum for technical fields

5. Familiarity with competency-based education models

Computer literacy related to email, Microsoft programs, and online learning management systems. Ability to design engaging educational materials for classroom and field settings. Strong knowledge of Ski Lift/Ropeway maintenance techniques and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others and productively contribute to a team. Excellent communication skills with people from many different backgrounds and life experiences. Proven track record of building positive relationships across all areas of the College community. Experience creating accessible learning experiences for students of all abilities and backgrounds. Commitment to fostering a welcoming environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

This position also requires sufficient knowledge of Ski Lift/Ropeway Technician work to develop accurate and comprehensive curriculum. This includes understanding of working in various weather conditions, equipment requirements, and physically navigating Ski Lift/Ropeway towers and equipment. This position also requires extensive knowledge of relevant tools, maintenance and repair procedures, and risk management protocols.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.