Terrain Park Groomer III & IV

• Base Pay $28.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category Terrain Park, Grooming
• Employee Type 2B (Seas FT)

• Name Hiring Manager:
  Mike Schipani
• Email

Description

Sugar Bowl Resort is looking for experienced Terrain Park Groomers - Level III and IV - to take ownership of the construction, design, and nightly maintenance of all terrain parks and features. This role is for a seasoned operator: someone who works confidently and independently on steep terrain and, at the top of this track, runs a winch cat, can weld and fabricate when equipment needs it, and leads by example for the rest of the crew.

You’ll help shape the design and layout of terrain features that keep guests safe and having a great time, while mentoring the Groomers coming up behind you. This position plays a critical role in delivering the best possible terrain park experience for our guests, night after night.

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

• Strong working knowledge of risk management as it applies to terrain park features and layout
• Comfortable in a guest service environment, professional at all times
• Willing to attend snowmobile training

• 3+ years of cat experience, with a track record in terrain park building and grooming
• Comfortable working on steep mountain hillsides with minimal supervision
• Able to make sound, prudent decisions independently in routine situations
• Winch cat operation is a plus
• Beginning to mentor and support less experienced Groomers
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts.
• Passion for skiing, snowboarding, and terrain parks.
• Adhere to employee handbook policies and be a professional example to others.
• Positive attitude with a team- player mentality.

• 4+ years of cat experience, with a proven, independent track record in terrain park building and grooming
• All of level III skill sets
• A self-starter who works confidently and independently on steep mountain hillsides without direct supervision
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable directing work and mentoring the full team
• Able to safely and independently operate winch cats on demanding terrain
• Welding/fabrication and heavy machine experience
• Trusted to own the most complex and high-visibility terrain feature designs and builds
• Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed — a versatile, team-first mindset

• Lead nightly grooming and maintenance of all terrain parks and park features
• Reshape and rebuild trails, and manage snow removal from fences, drifts, lift stations, and obstacles
• Operate a snowcat across varied terrain and conditions, including steep uphill and downhill sections, leaving a good riding surface
• Assist with digging out and moving jibbing elements alongside nighttime Park Rangers
• Coordinate maintenance and reconstruction with the daily plan and day crew communications
• Communicate nightly grooming results to the AM day crew and the Terrain Park Supervisor
• Work outside of the snowcat in inclement and adverse weather conditions as needed
• Complete grooming forms and company equipment/vehicle forms nightly
• Attend snowmobile training
• Participate in safety meetings and accept diverse assignments as part of the team
• Maintain a positive, professional demeanor in all guest and team interactions
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort…