Team Lead - Terrain Park Grooming - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Keystone Resort has one of America's best terrain parks, A51, located just an hour from Denver. The A51 Terrain Park is famous for its unique features and has been honored with numerous awards, including Top 10 Terrain Parks by Transworld Magazine and Top 10 Terrain Parks by Freeskier Magazine. A51 boasts 60 acres with over 100 features and a park specific lift.

 

The position of Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor assists the Park Manager with all needs of the department and the supervision of the cat crew.  The Supervisor is responsible for the overall grooming, construction, delegation of daily tasks/projects, and layout of the terrain park including the half pipe and jump line (from start to finish).

 

Additional responsibilities may include:

 

• Scheduling
• Employee evaluations
• Park reports
• Training and coaching of personnel on daily operations in the park
• Safety policies
• Coordinating repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Communicating across all areas of the resort internally and externally
• Assisting in the interview process of new hires and in the selection process of rehires
• Ensures compliance with all Risk Management, health and safety protocols
• Able to work all shifts at any given time.
• Perform safe transportation of rails and other Terrain Park features.
• Efficiently use time with machinery and tools.
• Attend scheduled meetings; give feedback and present information for events, photo shoots, department and resort planning.

  

Job Qualifications:

 

• 5+ years experience in terrain park cat operations and maintenance
• 3+ years Half-pipe building and Zuagg experience – required
• 2+ years previous supervisory experience – required
• 1+ years experience working with major events/Photo Shoots - required
• Valid & Current Drivers license
• Advanced Skiing/Snowboarding ability - required
• Able to Lift 100 Lbs - required
• Able to work in a guest service environment and appear professional at all times
• Communicate effectively with other members of the team
• Able to work all shifts at any given time, including weekends and holidays – required
• Able to work outside of a snowcat in inclement and adverse weather conditions
• 1+ years Welding/fabrication experience – required
• Basic Microsoft Office - required
• Must be able to construct jump lines from start to finish - required
• Must be able to operate terrain park equipment such as Winch Cats, and Zaugg Pipe Cutters - required
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of Google Sketch-up - preferred
• Working in a guest relations position (1-2 years) – preferred
• 1+ years heavy machine experience - preferred

 

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about their work and the world around them, who take pride in ensuring our guests receive the best possible service, and who bring a sense of self and fun to all they do. Life at 9,280 feet in the sky is a little different. With our crisp Rocky Mountain air and vast options for adventure and exploring, you can join a community who loves where they live and love what they do. Keystone will be your home away from home, with its warmth, friendliness and unequaled eye for detail. Come join our team – where A Mountain of Possibilities awaits.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 124259