Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor

The Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor oversees nightly grooming operations and supports the construction, maintenance, and modification of terrain park features at Sun Valley Resort. Working alongside the Terrain Park Manager and coordinating with daytime terrain park staff, this position directs grooming priorities, oversees snowcat operations, and helps ensure parks and features are maintained to established safety and quality standards. The Terrain Park Grooming Supervisor provides guidance and support to grooming staff, monitors equipment condition, coordinates projects and rebuilds, and communicates park changes and maintenance needs to ensure terrain parks are ready for daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise nightly terrain park grooming operations, including snowcat grooming, shaping, and maintenance of park surfaces and features.
• Coordinate with the Terrain Park Manager and daytime park staff to establish nightly priorities, review park conditions, and plan builds, rebuilds, and maintenance projects.
• Provide direction and support to terrain park grooming staff, coordinating assignments, project timelines, and equipment use.
• Build, shape, install, modify, and maintain terrain park features, including jumps, lips, takeoffs, rails, boxes, and other park elements.
• Complete routine nightly grooming, including blading and tilling, while maintaining consistent snow surfaces and feature quality.
• Identify features requiring additional work, inspection, testing, repair, or closure, and communicate their status to daytime staff before parks reopen.
• Assist with new park builds, feature installations, major rebuilds, and other terrain park projects as assigned.
• Ensure terrain park grooming activities follow established safety procedures, build plans, and operational standards.
• Perform pre- and post-shift snowcat inspections, including checking fluid levels and identifying damage, leaks, broken grousers, missing backing plates, or other mechanical issues.
• Clean snowcats after each shift and report equipment concerns to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate with Snowmaking staff as needed to move fan guns and support snowmaking operations.
• Assist with trail building and grooming of regular ski trails when needed.
• Maintain effective communication with terrain park staff, Grooming, Snowmaking, and other Mountain Operations departments to coordinate work and address operational needs.
• Support training and development of grooming staff, reinforcing safe equipment operation, proper grooming techniques, and established work procedures.
• Monitor work quality and completion of assigned projects, communicating delays, equipment needs, and operational concerns to the Terrain Park Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of snowcat grooming experience and three years of terrain park experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of terrain park grooming, feature construction, snow shaping, and maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate snowcats safely and effectively in challenging mountain conditions.
• Strong critical-thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to interpret build plans, follow instructions, and coordinate projects from start to completion.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to communicate effectively using two-way radios.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing weather and snow conditions.
• Ability to identify equipment issues, complete routine equipment checks, and communicate maintenance needs.
• Willingness and ability to work overnight shifts, extended hours, weekends, and holidays based on operational and weather needs.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind, rain, and heat, and respond appropriately to equipment breakdowns or emergencies.
• Engage in physical activities like standing for long periods, walking, climbing, and utilizing hands for tasks that involve gripping, handling, and reaching.
• Ability to safely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.