Slope Maintenance Assistant Manager

The Assistant Snow Surfaces Manager supports the Snow Surfaces Manager in overseeing all aspects of snow grooming operations to ensure high-quality skiing and riding conditions across the resort. This includes managing a team of snowcat operators, coordinating grooming schedules, working closely with snow making, terrain parks, and events teams, and ensuring all snow surfaces meet safety and quality standards. The role demands technical skill, leadership, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of mountain operations.

During winter operation this is a Grave Yard Shift position.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Operations & Planning

• Assist in the planning and execution of nightly grooming operations across all trails, terrain parks, and high-traffic areas.
• Monitor snow quality, coverage, and grooming effectiveness daily.
• Coordinate with the Snow making, Lift Maintenance, Terrain Park, and Ski Patrol departments to align grooming priorities and needs.
• Operate grooming equipment as needed to support nightly operations or fill staffing gaps.

• Assist in supervising and training a team of snowcat operators, snowmakers, and park staff.
• Support shift scheduling, time tracking, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure grooming staff adhere to safety protocols and operational best practices.

• Conduct pre- and post-shift inspections of grooming machinery.
• Report maintenance needs or malfunctions to the vehicle maintenance department.
• Assist with equipment training and onboarding for new operators.

• Ensure grooming practices align with resort safety standards and NSAA guidelines.
• Assist with documenting grooming activities and tracking snow surface quality over time.
• Respond to snow surface concerns reported by ski patrol or guest services.

• Support grooming operations for special events, race courses, and early/late-season openings and closings.
• Collaborate with the marketing and events teams to meet the visual and functional needs of on-hill venues.

• 2+ years of experience in snow grooming operations required.
• Familiarity with grooming equipment (winch cats, blade control, tillers) and snow management techniques.
• Strong knowledge of mountain terrain and ski area operations.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme winter conditions and operate heavy machinery.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours as needed.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in terrain parks or snow industry operations.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment (excavators, snowcats) a plus.
• Familiarity with grooming, snow making, and terrain shaping practices.
• Ability to ski or snowboard at an advanced level in all mountain conditions.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snow packed, and icy road.

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low…