Terrain Parks & Grooming Manager

• →Lead the daily operations and long-term vision for terrain parks, grooming, and summer sport venues.
• →Develop seasonal operating plans, staffing strategies, budgets, and capital improvement recommendations.
• →Operate snowcats and train, coach, and certify operators on safe and effective grooming, terrain park construction, equipment operation, and company operating standards.
• →Partner with Marketing and Brand teams to support events, venue development, and partner activations.
• →Recruit, develop, and lead assistant managers, supervisors, operators, and seasonal staff.
• →Manage departmental administration including workforce planning, scheduling, payroll review and approval, labor budget tracking, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• →Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.
• →Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, purchasing, and resource allocation.
• →Monitor operational performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• →Ensure all facilities, venues, and programs meet established safety and risk management standards.
• →Collaborate with resort leadership to advance organizational goals and enhance the overall mountain experience.

• Experience leading terrain park, grooming, mountain operations, or resort operations teams.
• Demonstrated experience operating snowcats and training operators in grooming techniques, terrain park feature construction, equipment maintenance awareness, and safe operating practices.
• Strong understanding of terrain park design, snow surface management, and operational safety practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, staffing, and workforce planning.
• Proven success developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic outdoor environment and changing mountain conditions.
• Passion for mountain culture, guest experience, and innovation.

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common.  We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.  Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to talentandculture@woodwardmountaincenters.com