Department Manager Wild Mountain Ski Area

Wild Mountain Ski Area and Taylors Falls Recreation in Taylors Falls, MN is seeking the right person to join our management team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, ambitious, and hard-working. As part of the Wild Mountain management team, your role will be to provide great experiences for our guests and employees throughout their summer and winter activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Wild Mountain operations while performing all duties as required.
• Fulfill job specific work requirements.
• Assist in hiring, training and supervision of summer and winter staff.
• Assist in conducting annual staff reviews.
• Follow all proper SOPs and protocols to ensure the highest level of safety
• Provide a safe and fun environment for guests and staff
• Must be able to read, write and complete daily safety checklist in English
• Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and working conditions
• Actively mitigate any hazards that may come up or are seen
• Be actively involved in meetings so that the team can carry out our goals and objectives
• Work with Management and other key departments to keep our facilities and equipment maintained and in safe working order
• Ensure we are providing the highest level of service to our guest
• Look for opportunities to exceed guest expectations

PERKS:

• Fun, outdoor work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Winter and Summer Pass.
• Discounted meals.
• Health insurance and 401k matching based on years of service.
• Life and disability insurance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ski industry or outdoor recreation experience – preferred
• High School or Equivalent – required
• Management and Supervisory experience – required
• Must be willing to work, nights, weekends and holidays – required
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather – required
• Valid Driver’s License – required
• Able to lift 50 lbs – required
• English Fluency – required
• Must have strong leadership abilities and good communication skills – required
• Must be comfortable giving directions and leading your staff – required
• Previous experience in Guest Services – required
• Maintain a safe work environment – required
• Be able to stand for up to 6 hours at a time – required
• Must be a hard working team player – required

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Store Discounts

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction