Vice President of Mountain Operations
- Manchester, VT
- $120,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
RESORT OVERVIEW:Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?:
- Free skiing + riding privileges at Sugarbush and across the family of Alterra Mountain Company resorts for all eligible employees and their dependents.
- Free or discounted IKON pass.
- Golf perks along with health & recreation center membership for eligible employees and their dependents.
- Vacation and sick time for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge.
- Generous discounts on food & beverage, apparel, and outdoor gear.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match.
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees.
- Employee housing (subject to availability).
- Act as a key leader and business partner to resort business units.
- Be an advisor to the resort President & COO on all resort initiatives and financial strategy.
- Ensure that the annual operations plan and associated budget is designed and aligned to meet company strategies and priorities. Budget management is essential.
- Establish and frequently review operational communication, protocols and controls to mitigate risk.
- Identify operational improvements and oversee resulting plans of action.
- Direct the activities of subordinate directors/managers and ensure that all subordinate areas of responsibility support company policies, programs, and goals. Departments reporting to the Vice President of Mountain Operations include Lift Operations, Lift Maintenance, Snowmaking, Grooming, Ski Patrol, Trail Maintenance, Terrain Parks, Vehicle Maintenance, Dispatch, and on mountain construction projects.
- Empower, challenge and support managers to lead their teams.
- Work with the President/COO and the Director of Mountain Operations to ensure effective, on-going communications with all appropriate governmental and regulatory agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental objectives.
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Significant experience (5+ years) in a supervisory role in ski resort operations.
- Must have superior communication skills, both excellent verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the face of challenges and role model personal resilience.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and manage a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent problem-solving, multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Ability to ski or ride all terrain.
- The workplace is both indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions, i.e., rain, snow, wind.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Valid Driver's license and a clean driving record is required.