Ski Area Lead, Lift Operations
MiddCORE at Middlebury College
Ski Area Lead, Snowmaking Manager
MiddCORE at Middlebury College
part-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Vermont
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💰 $20 - $24 per hour
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Supervise and support the Ski Area Associate Team members working in their area of expertise.
- Primary responsibility is to supervise and support the Snow Making team.
- Ensure team members are performing work assignments according to established procedures, practices, and policies and ensure team members are properly equipped for the work assignment.
- Manage Operations’ equipment ensuring proper maintenance, requisition, and replacement as needed; report equipment maintenance and replacement scheduling needs to the Snow Bowl Manager.
- Report all safety hazards or violations, and personnel problems to supervisor.
- Responsible for ongoing training of employees on the team; communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbally and in writing, with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors to assist department in obtaining and maintaining its mission.
- Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Middlebury College and departmental policies and procedures.
- Occasionally perform associated Ski Area operations work at the Snow Bowl and Rikert including supporting base lodge operations, lift operations, snow removal, event set-up and cleanup, truck loading and unloading, and trash/debris removal.
- Assist the Ski Area staff as necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma. On-the-job training as to procedures and policies.
- Previous experience in a ski area Mountain Operations position helpful.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills both with internal and external members.
- Ability to communicate defined expectations and provide positive and negative feedback constructively.
- Must be able to work independently and have strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work overtime, flexible shifts, and holidays.
- Must have driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record.
- Physical Demands: Lifting 20 -30 pounds frequently, occasionally 50 pounds and able to pull 100 pounds occasionally.
- Work environment is outdoors in the winter; may have extended periods on foot in rugged terrain.
