Grooming Supervisor

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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 Epic 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.

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 Grooming Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all equipment operations for winter and summer. Specific but not limited to snow surfaces, grooming, summer off-season trail, and resort rock, dirt and vegetation maintenance. This includes operational, labor, all safety best practices, compliance, all departmental team hiring, training, growth, and leadership.

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr - $26.53/hr
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direction, leadership, and expertise to the grooming operation. The grooming team primarily works overnight shifts.
• Hire, train, and develop the team in coordination with Mountain Operations team.
• Organize and delegate daily workload to the lead groomers to provide clear direction.
• Communicate daily work updates to Snow Surfaces Manager.
• Oversee performance management and conduct evaluations of the grooming team.
• Ensure compliance with all company and department policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
• Occasionally operate heavy equipment as required, such as snow removal equipment, excavators, forklifts, and mowing equipment.
• Oversee departmental budgets while tracking performance to expectations.
• Lead staff meetings and promote effective communication within the grooming, fleet, and terrain park maintenance teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Snow Surfaces Manager, Senior Snow Surfaces Manger, Director of Mountain Operations.

Job Requirements:

• Highschool or Equivalent
• 5 years of grooming and trail maintenance preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Communicate effectively in English
• 2 years preferred supervisory experience
• Equipment operation, grooming specialist, communication, listening,
  

The role you are being hired into requires further background check clearances by the State of Pennsylvania, which will need to be completed before you can begin work. For more information on the clearances, click here.

The expected pay range is $23.00/hr - $26.53/hr. 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 511943
Reference Date: 10/04/2025
Job Code Function: Grooming