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Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job 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
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

The Snow Surfaces Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Managers in the oversight of all operations within the Grooming and Terrain Parks department and summer Trail/Rail Maintenance, as well as capital projects. This includes budget oversight, all safety training and compliance, all departmental training and staffing for winter grooming, terrain parks and summer operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Snow Surfaces Managers as required by providing direction, leadership and expertise to the entire Park City Mountain Snow Surfaces operation.
• Partner with the Snow Surfaces Manager to hire, train, schedule, and supervise performance management/evaluations of all staff.
• Receive guidance from the Mtn Ops leadership team to understand, organize, and communicate the Snow Surface priorities with Leads and crews. This includes helping to develop and construct the daily Grooming List as well as Terrain Park nightly priorities.
• Attends any/all mountain operations meetings for a better understanding of the bigger picture in order to prioritize department needs, including filling in for the Snow Surfaces Manager as needed.
• Help to create, manage, and share all required Microsoft and Google documents for the Snow Surfaces department. This includes Mountain Ops Drive, Daykeep, Grooming Report, EOS Evaluations, and compiling all Snow Surface Reports at the end of the season for a coherent picture of the season’s operational efforts.
• Support the vision of the department by navigating and analyzing all SNOWsat data daily with the goal of communicating these learnings to the crews to help drive change in efficiency, production, machine wear and fuel usage.
• Maintain an excellent working relationship with all departments at Park City Mountain and all internal and external stakeholders. Be comfortable working with outside contractors and agencies, i.e. USFS, CO 811, etc.
• Partner with the Snow Surface Managers to ensure compliance with all mandated company and department policies and procedures including safety guidelines. Understand VRI Company policies with regard to property loss, Workers Compensation, and VRI equipment operation.
• Communicate all department related issues to the Snow Surfaces Managers and Snow Surfaces Director in a timely fashion as well as assist to maintain departmental oversight and budget.
• Help the Snow Surfaces Managers and Director to manage personnel, equipment assignments, projects, timelines, locates, safety, training, storm water management practices, and schedules for the summer Trail Maintenance operation.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High School education or equivalent
• Previous experience as a groomer or heavy equipment operator preferred. Previous knowledge of Park City Mountain preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in managing and leading staff.
• Valid driver's license.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office, SNOWsat, Peoplesoft, and other software platforms).
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to communicate verbal directions over the radio, phone, text and email.
• Ability to work long hours in all conditions and work weekends/holidays including working at least 5 days a week, year round.
• Must be able ski/ride daily for up to 8 hours at a time, in all conditions.

The expected pay range is $62,000-$78,000. 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  516104
Reference Date: 07/21/2026 
Job Code Function: Leadership - Mtn Ops