Assistant Manager Snow Surfaces (Hastings, MN, US) bei None

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

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.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary: 
The Assistant Manager of Snow Surfaces is responsible for oversight of all operations within the Grooming, Snowmaking, and Terrain Park departments. This includes budget oversight, safety training and compliance, and departmental training, scheduling and staffing for all three departments.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $52,000.00 - $69,631.78
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Attends any/all mountain operations meetings and Resort Leadership Team meetings for a better understanding of the bigger picture in order to prioritize department needs. 
  
• Successfully recruit, hire, coach, motivate and develop a high performing teams within Snowmaking, Grooming, and Terrain Parks.Ensure leadership team and employees are aligned with Vail Resorts goals, values and core competencies. Develop leaders within the scope of this position’s responsibility to improve leadership within current roles and prepare them for increased responsibility. 
  
• Be a leader in the effort to improve safety within mountain operations with the goal of reducing/eliminating worker and guest injury. This includes following and leading by example with our safety strategies, policies and procedures, and current Best Practices. 
  
• Become an active and contributing member of the Snowmaking, Grooming, and Terrain Park Best Practices groups.
• Prioritize and adapt in a constantly changing business and environmental setting. 
  
• Create and oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectations.
  
• Create a positive work culture that has an unwavering commitment to providing an Experience of a Lifetime for each and every guest, constant improvement, and where every employee is proud to work for Afton Alps. 
  
• Build strong, positive relationships with key managers outside the scope of direct reports.
  
• Increase operational efficiency and effectiveness through on-going communication and cooperation with mountain operations departments. 
  
• Ensure company and employee communications are provided.

Job Requirements: 

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent. 
  
• Previous Snowmaking, Grooming, or Terrain Park experience, minimum of 3 years. 
  
• Minimum of 2 years managing staff at supervisory capacity. 
  
• Valid Driver’s License without restrictions.
• Skilled with standard business software including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel,Teams, etc.).
• Must be able to fluently read, write and understand English.
  
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, evenings, & overnights.
  

Preferred Skills:

• College degree.
  
• Welding certifications.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). 
  
• Diesel engine diagnosis & repair experience. 
  

  Ability to ski or snowboard at an intermediate/advanced level. 

The expected pay range is $52,000.00 - $69,631.78. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  511791
Reference Date: 09/25/2025 
Job Code Function: Grooming