Manager: Grooming

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 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 Snow Surfaces Manager is responsible for 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 Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $59,330.00 - $84,757.00 +annual bonus
• Employment Type:  Year Round 
• Shift Type:  Full Time  hours available 
• Minimum Age:  At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability:  No 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Snow Surfaces Department, including grooming, terrain parks, summer trail maintenance, and associated operational programs.
• Lead all staffing functions for the department, including workforce planning, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee development.
• Develop and execute operational strategies and priorities for snow surface management, including daily grooming plans, terrain park priorities, snow quality initiatives, and seasonal operating plans that support guest experience, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability for supervisors, leads, and team members while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the department representative within Mountain Operations, participating in planning meetings, collaborating with cross-functional leaders, and ensuring Snow Surfaces priorities are effectively communicated and integrated into broader resort operations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and stakeholders, including regulatory and permitting agencies, while ensuring effective coordination on projects and operational initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, regulatory requirements, safety programs, environmental standards, and risk management practices
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, equipment, and capital assets
• Perform 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 to an expert level.

The expected pay range is $59,330.00 - $84,757.00 +annual bonus. 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  517483
Reference Date: 09/11/2026 
Job Code Function: Grooming