Supervisor - Snow Safety - Winter 24.25

Description

Powder Mountain is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 10,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. Recently acquired by Reed Hastings, Co-Founder of Netflix, Powder is committed to staying uncrowded and independent—and we’re revolutionizing the ski industry along the way. Join our mission to spark wonder by creating a unique place that fuses mountain recreation, art, and meaningful connection.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions Who Pick Up the Trash. If you’re a passionate, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are:

Big Hearted - Passion, Caring & Warm, Joyful, Generous

Champions - Team - Not Family, Intolerant of Mediocrity, Tenacious, Seeks Feedback

Who Picks Up the Trash - Does What is Best for Powder and Our Guests, Resourceful, Selfless

Our Commitment to Equality:

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams. 

Appearance Guidelines:

Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:

• Powder Mountain Season Pass
• Powder Mountain Season Pass for Spouse & Dependents - For Qualifying Employees
• Buddy Passes
• UTA Ski Bus Pass & Employee Shuttle 
• Powder Mountain Retail/Rental & F&B Facility Discount 
• Access to Expertvoice.com & Outdoordly.com and other partner discounts.
• Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
• Free On-Site Gourmet Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts Lift Tickets to ISAA Resorts

Requirements

Role: Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecast

Status: Full-Time, Seasonal, Hourly

Reporting To: Snow Safety Director

Powder Mountain is seeking a Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster that will collaborate with cross-functioning teams assisting in all aspects of the avalanche forecasting, rescue, and hazard reduction programs.

The Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will be a member of a team who will have dual responsibilities to the Patrol and

Snow Safety Programs and is expected to create a positive work environment and build a strong team through effective training and leadership. As a member of the management team, the Snow Safety Supervisor/Forecaster will be expected to communicate to the snow safety department, patrol department, and

other operational teams to help develop and fulfill resort goals and objectives.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the Snow Safety Director with operational and departmental needs.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making skills in hazardous high consequence situations.
• Proficient in the collection and interpretation of weather and snowpack data to produce operational hazard forms.
• Assists in the production of the morning and afternoon operational Avalanche Hazard and Risk Assessment that includes primary and secondary terrain, SR 158, DMI, Davenport and Wolf Canyon.
• Assists in the maintenance of on-mountain weather stations and snow study plots.
• Assists in the collection of snow, weather, and avalanche observations.
• Assists in the management of explosives inventory.
• Assists in the organizing of mitigation efforts for the resort and state highway when needed.
• Assists in the maintenance of avalanche sign lines and access gates including SR 158.
• Assists Explosive Cache Manager, Build Team, Lead, Assistant, and Apprentice Blasters.
• Ability to be fluid in an ever-changing environment.... allocating resources, changing of plans, aiding other operation department’s needs.
• Provide emergency first aid response, evacuation and transportation to guests and employees at Powder Mountain.
• Customer service– present an image of courtesy, efficiency and competence. Provide friendly assistance and advice to guests. 
• Handle situations involving emergencies, violations or crowd control in a calm and professional manner.
• Training and mentoring– Assist in the training of new patrollers and snow safety technicians in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism, recognize areas of improvement, and takes appropriate actions to implement improvement.
• Creates positive work environment through attitudes, willingness to learn