Essential functions & Major responsibilities:
Mountain Operations Leadership: Responsible for the overall direction, management, and successful operation of Soda Springs Mountain Operations, including winter mountain operations, summer maintenance, and winter operating season preparation.
Department Leadership: Lead and oversee mountain patrol, Tube Town operations, lift operations, parking services, and ticket checking while collaborating with snowmaking, snow removal, grooming, vehicle maintenance, and facility maintenance teams.
Staffing & Employee Development: Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and terminate employees as needed. Build effective leadership and frontline teams while maintaining approved staffing levels and labor budgets.
Safety & Risk Management: Develop, implement, and enforce company and resort safety policies and procedures. Proactively identify hazards, promote safe work practices, and ensure employees participate in required safety programs and meetings.
Summer Maintenance: Coordinate, plan, procure supplies for, and perform maintenance projects throughout the resort, with a focus on addressing deferred maintenance and preparing facilities and activity venues for the winter season.
Winter Season Preparation: Lead early-season recruitment, onboarding, training preparation, staffing, equipment procurement, and operational planning to ensure departments are ready for the winter operating season.