Assistant Manager, Snow School

Temporary (Fixed Term)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

**Resort perks**:
Free Alterra Mountain Pass for employees; ski or ride for free at 14 Alterra owned destinations

Pass benefits for your family and discounted lift tickets you can share with your friends;
Free rentals;
Staff priced meals & Starbucks treats;
Staff room rates at all our hotels;
Retail savings at Burton, Columbia, North Face, Red Devil, Hillside, and more

The Assistant Manager is responsible for optimizing the training content and financial performance of the Ski & Snowboard School and On - hill programming. They will work in cooperation with departmental Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure that the training content and standard operating procedure are both manageable for staff and are in accordance with the safety and service standard goals of these departments. The Assistant Manager will assist the Manager in capturing, analyzing and interpreting business data for the purposes of budgeting and business planning. In conjunction with the Administration Supervisor they will also be responsible for the efficient and accurate execution of the scheduling and payroll systems.

Approx 5 mo. Seasonal Contract (Nov - April 10), Full Time

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
Prepare, execute and document a comprehensive training plan for the department. This includes all mandatory training as per the Ministry of Labour (MOL).
Set clear expectations for staff, motivate, coach, & recognize great performance. Implementing new policies and procedures and ensuring compliance
Monitor delivery of products and ensure quality meets the standards set by the department and the company
Assist Administrator Supervisor to provide daily support of all Snow School and Kids at Blue employees; Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of Payroll, support point of sale development and product management and monitoring schedules
Control labour costs including monitoring and making recommendations on schedules according to budget and business levels; Assist with daily financial monitoring, reporting and action response; Assist in preparing operating and capital budgets
Coordination of accident/incident procedures along with documentation
Develop & maintain strong, positive working relationships with all Blue Mountain departments; specifically Guest Services, Rentals, Group Services and Info & Res

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?
3-5 years of previous ski and/or snowboard instructing experience
Experienced CSIA/CASI Level II, III or IV
Completed post secondary education in Commerce/Business or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 3 years people management experience required. Preference given to leadership experience within the Recreation industry.
Mountain Bike experience with PMBI level I (preferred)

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT 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

ALTERRA 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.

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