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Grooming Assistant Manager - Palisades

Palisades Tahoe
401(k)
United States, California, Truckee
May 22, 2025
Year Round Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Job Summary: The Grooming Manager is responsible for the oversight of all grooming operations and provides direction, leadership, and support to a team of operators. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Hourly The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits. Base hourly pay range: $28.80 - $40.31 per hour A Great Job and Benefits to Match: Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 401(k) plan with generous company match Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned: Assist in overall direction and performance of Grooming Department including daily operations and planning. Supervisory responsibilities include but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, planning assigning, succession planning, and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Issues written and oral instructions daily in a clear and concise manner to staff. Assign duties and examines work for safety, exactness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Standardizes procedures with emphasis on improving efficiency of subordinates and creates training and communications to influence and improve department. Assist in overall grooming coordination, communication, and product performance enterprise wide. Responsible for, maintaining labor and equipment budget. Checks and manages payroll for overtime, compliance with labor model. Determines work priorities, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow Attend/Contribute to all Department Head Group events as required/requested Participate in all Company/Department training events as required/requested Able to respond quickly and appropriately to requests made by internal and external stakeholders including guests, peers, and management Must be able and willing to take on additional tasks and assignments Help develop & communicate daily Grooming Plan as necessary Responsible for daily and weekly reporting Completes all required documentation; comply with all applicable laws & policies. Assists with regular safety meetings and inspections. Assists with investigation and documents all work comp incidents. Monitors and consults with other managers regarding weather conditions and develops daily grooming priorities. Communicates and collaborates daily with Grooming Manager, Snow Surface Director, Mountain Manager, Snowmaking Manager and VP of Mt Operations regarding ski area and snowmaking operations as a part of daily routine. Maintains a high level of integrity, cooperation, and communication with the snowmaking team and other Palisades Tahoe departments. Supervise a team of 1-25 employees. Assist in supervisory responsibilities such as training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Perform all the job responsibilities and duties of groomers. Competencies and Job Requirements: Effective communication skills, oral & written. Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with others. Working knowledge of computers including Pisten Bully SnowSat (Depth, Fleet & Maintain), MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) Experience/Education Experience/familiarity with Palisades Tahoe Grooming Operations. 5 or more years of experience as a Groomer. 3 years of experience in supervisory position. Pisten Bully Pro Academy on-line training - Provided by Palisades Tahoe post hire. High School Diploma or GED. Valid driver's license. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski. Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time, up to 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 75bs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases. Equipment Used in Job: Snowcat, hand tools, two-way radios. For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.