Manager, Snow School & Kids Programming

Year Round

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

Resort Perks:

• Discounted recreation tickets you can share with your friends. Let them enjoy the zip lines, ropes courses and mountain coaster!
• Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more!
• Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
• Staff room rates at all our hotels;

The Manager of Snow School & Kids Programming is responsible for the operational, financial and employee performance of the Snow School, and Kids Programming. They will work in cooperation with, and be responsible for the performance management of, the Assistant Managers and Supervisory staff. They will ensure that all departmental operations run efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer service at all times and will lead service recovery efforts whenever necessary. In conjunction with the Director, Senior Manager and Assistant Managers, they will analyze financial information to inform daily operational decisions and will use this information to create annual budgets and drive departmental initiatives. They will oversee employee training and performance management activities to ensure both quality control and employee satisfaction. The Manager will also build relationships with other managers and act as the primary liaison for their departments with the rest of the resort.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Overseeing the direction, planning and execution of employee training
• Establishing procedures to implement policies and directives of senior management and recommends changes in policies to achieve objectives based on detailed knowledge of the unit’s capabilities
• Liaising with Human Resources to develop recruitment and retention strategies
• Reviewing effectiveness of departmental operations, managing labour costs, overseeing and supporting scheduling duties, enforcing policies, preparing reports and advising senior management of trends in their areas
• Managing the performance of the Assistant Manager and Supervisory staff including coaching through performance problems, performance evaluations, corrective actions and all related discussions
• Preparing and submits budgets for approval
• Working with the Marketing department to communicate products and drive sales

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Post-Secondary Commerce/Business degree or equivalent experience an asset
• Business unit leadership
• Managed minimum budget of $1,000,000 in sales
• 5 years or more resort leadership experience
• Previous ski and snowboard instructing experience required

Blue Mountain Resort Company Overview

Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort is nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Blue Mountain has become the four-season destination of the North, visited by more than 1.5 million guests a year. Winter at the resort boasts 43 ski and snowboard trails enhanced by a world-class snowmaking system. Summer months offer the largest downhill mountain biking facility in Ontario, Monterra Golf course, Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, Cascade Putting Course, Timber Challenge Ropes Course, Wind Rider Triple Zips and a private beach property among other seasonal attractions. Year-round the resort attracts visitors to more than 1,000 luxury accommodation units and 45 unique concept restaurants, bars and retail stores in our pedestrian Village. 53,000 square feet of state- of-the-art conference space caters year-round to corporate meeting groups. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company and offers the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. Visit www.bluemountain.ca for more information.

Alterra Company Overview

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com.

Blue Mountain Resort is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.