Seasonal (Seasonal) We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, and Prioritizing Purpose.
Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain!
Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:
Free skiing + riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face
POSITION SUMMARY
To maintain the Terrain Park's staff, operations, aesthetics, safety qualities, design and shape of features. To train staff on educating guests about safety and etiquette while ensuring the overall guest experience in the park.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position is responsible for the following job results.
Designs and maintains the shape and integrity of all Mountain Bike Park features and trails
Communicating with Operations staff, Attendants and the Terrain Park Manager.
Overseeing the maintenance of features to include shoveling, armoring features, opening and or closing features as needed and delegating these duties when necessary
Ensures guest experience overseeing staff/guest interaction, developing and implementing a guest survey system to ensure a quality experience for everyone in the park. Being knowledgeable about all resort offerings. Overseeing ROSS sales counter and front-line staff/guest interaction
Ensures the upkeep of the Park Log
Monitoring entries and checking to see that they are both current and accurate
Training employees in the correct documentation procedures
Assists with the coordination of contests
Setting up and taking down fencing, judging areas and banners
Acting as a judge or course official, recording results and other duties as assigned and delegating the above duties when necessary
Oversees the aesthetic qualities of the park grounds and facilities
Ensuring that trash is picked up, the facilities are kept neat and clean and that appropriate music and volume level policies are being followed
Oversees staffing issues scheduling employees and taking appropriate measures to guarantee adequate coverage to meet traffic levels in the park and at the ROSS sales counter
Follows M.T.I. Practices maintaining a feedback log, conducting "one on one" meetings with employees, coaching and correcting when necessary and reviewing employee's performance
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT EXPERIENCE
Education: This job requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Specific Experience: Basic computer skills, good knowledge of Mountain Biking Operations, advanced or expert biker.
Length of Experience: 3 seasons biking; 1 in resort environment
LEADERSHIP
Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability
ENGAGEMENT
Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.
COMMUNICATION
Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner
Proficient in use of technology to include Excel, Word, the Internet, desktop publishing and database management software programs. Is able to learn quickly those applications not known.
DELIVERY
Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
Delivers highly accurate end-work product personally and through overseeing others
Able to analyze numbers and draw conclusions from statistical information
Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations
FLEXIBILITY
Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Office Environment:
Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mountain Environment:
The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Snowshoe Mountain is committed to a drug free workplace and has an established drug testing policy. This job is identified as a safety sensitive position and you may be tested at random during your term of employment.