Supervisor of Snow Surfaces

Assistant Manager of Snow Surfaces

Responsible for oversight of all operations within the Grooming, Snow making, and Terrain Park departments. This includes budget oversight, safety training and compliance, and departmental training, scheduling and staffing for all three departments.

• Starting Wage: $25.00/hr – $36.24/hr
• Employment Type:
  
  Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type:
  Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Housing Availability:
  No

• Free passes for employees and discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons
• Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

• Attend all mountain operations meetings and Resort Leadership Team meetings to align department priorities.
• Recruit, hire, coach, motivate and develop high‑performing teams in Snow making, Grooming, and Terrain Parks.
• Improve safety within mountain operations, leading by example with safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute actively to Snow making, Grooming, and Terrain Park Best Practices groups.
• Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental setting.
• Create and oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance.
• Foster a positive work culture that commits to an Experience of a Lifetime for each guest and pride in working at Mt Brighton.
• Build strong relationships with key managers outside direct reports.
• Increase operational efficiency through ongoing communication and cooperation with mountain operations departments.
• Ensure company and employee communications are provided.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Snow making, Grooming, or Terrain Park.
• At least 2 years managing staff at supervisory capacity.
• Valid Driver’s License without restrictions.
• Proficiency in standard business software (Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Fluency in reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, evenings, and overnights.

• Welding certifications.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate/advanced level.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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.