Freestyle Grooming Supervisor- WINTER

 Assist with hiring, scheduling, and training for Freestyle Groomers. Work with Terrain Park Crew on layout and feature designs. Foster a cooperative team with grooming employees. Operate all Piston Bully snow-cats and all other snow vehicles operated by RLK and Company. 

This position starts once the snow flies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Assist in hiring, scheduling, and training for Freestyle Groomers.
• Manage department hours using Paylocity to reduce overtime.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to maintain quality of grooming product and daily operations of department.
• Active member of Freestyle Team and contributes in park layout and feature designs.
• Share, direct and delegate projects with crew members.
• Interpret daily feedback from Terrain Park Crew and create nightly work plan.
• Work with the Freestyle Operations Manager for developing training programs specific to the Freestyle Grooming department.
• Assist with special events production per request of the Freestyle Operations Manager.
• Assist Equipment manufacturers with vehicle performance feedback. Gather data and cataloguing of vehicle performance and efficiency programs. 
• Actively lead snow-farming efforts in collaboration with the Freestyle Operations Manager.
• Operate snow machines according to operating manual and Timberline safety protocols/policies in all conditions within the ski area. 
• Fleet Management in collaboration with vehicle maintenance and Freestyle Operations Manager.
• Foster a cooperative working environment with all grooming employees.
• Oversee completion of daily logs, check lists, fueling and additional paperwork as required.
• Attend all Manager/Supervisor training scheduled by HR.
• Actively participate in RLK and Company’s Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace
•  Exercise stewardship of all RLK and Company facilities and environments, ensuring that efforts are made to reduce, reuse, and recycle when the opportunity is present. 
• Present a professional, quality image at all times.  
• Exercising sound judgment and awareness regarding language, behavior, and dress and grooming. 
• Regular and reliable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be flexible with shifts, hours and scope of work. 
• Must abide by department standards, company rules and policies. 
• Must have experience in freestyle grooming and ski operations. 
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Must submit 5 year DMV Driving Record and be approved by Timberline driving standards.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills.
•  Must have computer skills including but not limited to Word documents, scheduling and data base programs.
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude, basic Snow-cat repair and upkeep.
• Must be familiar with equipment essential to cat operation as listed in training manual. 
• Must be professional in words and actions. 
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, days, swing and graveyard.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to ski or snowboard all groomed runs. 
• Must be able to work in snow, icy, uneven and slippery conditions. 
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions such as but not limited to sun, cold, wind, rain. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must have safety conscious attitude.
• Must be able to work long hours and maintain high energy level.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/KEYS TO SUCCESS:

•  Leads by example.
• Enjoys challenges.
• Works well under pressure.
• Always has a plan.
• Excellent judgment.
• Fair and Honest.
• Team player.
• Highly Motivated.
• Problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills.