Job Summary :
The Manager of Mountain Operations will provide leadership, management and direction to the following mountain operations departments : lift maintenance, lift experience, grooming, snowmaking, and terrain parks. This position will help ensure the overall success of the mountain in terms of the following : safety performance, staff development, daily operations, project management and future on mountain planning and strategies that will drive the guest and employee experience.
Job Specifications :
- Shift & Schedule Availability : Full Time / Year Round
- Outlet : Liberty Mountain
- Location : Fairfield, PA
Job Responsibilities :
Oversee the management and administration of operations to produce an exceptional guest and employee experienceStrong collaboration between mountain operations peers within Vail ResortsSuccessfully recruit, hire, coach, motivate and develop a high-performing management team. Ensure management team and subordinates are aligned with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies. Develop leaders within the scope of this position’s responsibility to improve leadership within current roles and prepare them for increased responsibility / accountability.Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within mountain operations with the goal of reducing / eliminating worker and guest injury. Coordinate closely with Health & Safety regarding the same.Accountable for mountain operations goals while contributing to overall resort, corporate goals and initiativesCreate and oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectationsCreate a positive work culture that has an unwavering commitment to providing an Experience of a Lifetime for each and every guest, constant improvement, and where every employee is proud to work for Afton and Vail Resorts.Build strong, positive relationships with key managers outside the scope of direct reportsMaintain an “expert level” status of mountain operations functions, being proactive with industry trends within Vail Resorts and within the industry as a whole. Bringing those trends forward for a possible fit for Liberty Mountain.Actively participate in assigned best practice groups.Lead departments with capital planning, implementation and project management.Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental settingIncrease operational efficiency and effectiveness through on-going communication and cooperation with mountain operations departmentsEnsure company and employee communications are provided on a regular basisLeadership Competencies :
Out Front Anticipates the needs of the business Forward thinking around guest experience Able to act fast in response to changing dynamics Ensure focus is on the most important priorities and workDevelop Establish authentic connections with others based upon high levels of candor Ability to unlock potential of team Builds strong relationships across locations and functionsConnect Creates authentic connections with others Inspires trust and aligns stakeholdersJob Requirements :
Minimum 5 years experience in mountain operations3 years or more experience in a leadership role managing multiple departmentsValid driver’s licenseStrong knowledge of desktop computer and applications – Microsoft office applicationsStrong communication skills including verbal & writtenStrong financial management, strong communication, leadership and team-building skills, advanced skiing / riding ability, must be able to work in extreme weather conditions (winter / summer)Positive, solutions-oriented leadershipHigh school education or equivalent, some college preferredThe expected pay range is $61,287 - 82,472 annual bonus. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
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Salary : $61,287 - $82,472
