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Mountain Safety Manager - Winter 25.26 Seasonal - Full Time

Steamboat Resort
parental leave, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Denver
Oct 12, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees* Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees* Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees. Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health. 401(k) plan with generous company match Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees* Free regional bus pass Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY* The Mountain Safety Manager is tasked with staffing a team of both paid and volunteer members whose responsibility is to enhance skier and rider safety by establishing a structured On-Mountain Safety Team with a visible presence, ensuring effective engagement and accident prevention. The Mountain Safety Team Manager promotes a culture of safety for guests and employees including ski and snowboard safety enforcement of "The Responsibility Code", maintaining proper safety equipment and signage, and facilitates correction of safety problems. The Mountain Safety Team Manager will work with other departments to resolve safety concerns, and specifically with Ski Patrol in relation to conflict resolution and disciplinary actions. The Mountain Safety Manager must have the ability to provide leadership, training and supervision to all members; and understand and commitment to safety, positive employee experience and positive guest experience. Resume (including references) and cover letter required with online application. Must be able to occasionally work on short notice during some weeks, weekends, and nights. This is a non-union management position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Oversees all aspects of the Steamboat Mountain Safety Team, including but not limited to staffing, training, and scheduling. Develop and oversee department budget including labor, supplies and capital. Plan and execute a pre-season orientation. Communicate with the Mountain Safety Staff, as needed, to keep the crew aware about events, training, standards and expectations. Brainstorm improvements and innovations for the team that may help bolster the guest and employee experience. Track Mountain Safety Volunteer Hours for Human Resources reporting. Monitor the day-to-day performance of crew members to maintain the highest level of guest welfare and employee satisfaction. Participate in regular meetings with management to discuss operational needs and improvements. Sets the example of working cooperatively and positively with others including co-workers, other departments, guests and other partners. Support supervisors in conducting and overseeing written performance appraisals at the end of the season for all crew members. Assist with disciplinary actions and terminations as needed. Review daily logs and communicate to any other needed departments any noted deficiencies in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies. Contribute to and execute improvements and innovations to ensure progress in guest and employee experience, including but not limited to resort signage, guest experience standards. Collect and document necessary paperwork. Assist with Work Comp employees, as needed, to ensure correct communication of processes, and support employees as needed. Complete all the required company trainings. Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with the guests and other employees. Report unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere in the area. Assist lift operation and guest services and marketing in communicating to our skiing guests any lift/terrain openings or closings. Handle any guest or employee complaint or problem in a professional manner. Coordinate and ensure the adherence to employee recognition programs. Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility Proven ability at conflict resolution Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with SSRC's Service Excellence standards. The skills, knowledge and ability to organize, motivate, train and evaluate the performance of the group to the highest possible level. Basic knowledge of CPR and First Aid. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Strong communications skills. Financial budgeting skills Must be able to clearly speak and understand the English language. Ability to solve problems in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers. Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have valid driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Associates degree or equivalent required The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of 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 Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives. Steamboat area base salary range: $60,549.00 - $64,729.60 per year PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Must be able to hear clearly with or without a hearing device. Proficiency in skiing or riding at an expert level. This position requires physical strength to help evacuate a lift, lift patients, ski any terrain, mitigate avalanche hazards, perform first aid on sick and injured guests, etc. Work is performed in a mountainous winter environment in varying weather conditions. Must be able to operate a snowmobile in a safe manner. Must be an expert level skier. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. 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 operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications. This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause. Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.