Assistant Manager: Snowmaking

Assistant Manager:
Snow making - Hourly

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career.

From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Job Summary

The Snow Surfaces Assistant Manager (M1) supports the Mountain Operations Manager in the leadership, direction, and daily operation of the Snow Surfaces Department at Paoli Peaks. This position assists in overseeing snow making, grooming, terrain park operations, fleet maintenance, and heavy equipment operations to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional mountain conditions for both guests and employees. As a leader, the Assistant Manager actively participates in daily operations while providing guidance, support, and direction to the Snow Surfaces team.

This role is responsible for leading terrain park operations, including the design, construction, and maintenance of Pioneer Park features; developing a strong understanding of the resort's snow making system and snow making operations during production windows; coordinating department schedules and labor resources to meet operational and budgetary objectives; assigning and prioritizing daily work across all Snow Surfaces functions; mentoring and developing employees;

operating heavy equipment and snow surface machinery; and promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

The Assistant Manager works closely with the Mountain Operations Manager to establish daily priorities, allocate resources, monitor weather and mountain conditions, and ensure all departmental activities are completed in accordance with company standards, policies, and safety requirements. This position also assists with employee recruitment, training and development, scheduling, performance management, equipment planning, budgeting, inventory management, and interdepartmental coordination.

The ideal candidate is a strong and motivated leader with a passion for mountain operations, employee development, and maintaining a best-in-class safety culture. They must be comfortable balancing hands-on operational responsibilities with leadership and administrative duties in a dynamic resort environment while consistently supporting the resort's operational goals and guest experience.

This is primarily a winter seasonal leadership position with the opportunity to transition into a summer seasonal role within the Lift Maintenance Department. During the summer season, the Assistant Manager may support lift maintenance operations, infrastructure projects, inspections, trail improvements, and other Mountain Operations initiatives as assigned.

Job Specifications

Starting Wage: $25.00-$35.20

Employment Type:

Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 Shift Type:
Full Time hours available Minimum Age:
At least 18 years of age Housing Availability:
No

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Mountain Operations Manager in leading the daily operations of the Snow Surfaces Department. Provide direct supervision and leadership to Snow Surfaces team members, including Snow making, Grooming, Terrain Park, and Fleet Maintenance staff. Lead the design, construction, inspection, and maintenance of Pioneer Park features, ensuring a safe and engaging guest experience. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the resort's snow making system, assisting with planning, production, and operational decision-making during snow making windows.

Coordinate employee schedules, staffing levels, and labor allocation to meet operational demands while maintaining labor budget targets. Plan, assign, and prioritize daily work activities across all Snow Surfaces operations. Operate snowcats, loaders,…