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Arizona Snowbowl Resort General Manager
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $49,500.00 - $74,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
performance bonuses
Job Description
Arizona Snowbowl is a premier mountain resort located on the scenic San Francisco Peaks just outside Flagstaff, Arizona. It offers a unique blend of alpine terrain and breathtaking Southwestern skies with views extending to the Grand Canyon. The resort spans 777 skiable acres with elevations ranging from 9,200 feet to 11,500 feet, providing an exhilarating experience for visitors of all skill levels, from beginners and families to expert skiers. The mountain boasts 2,300 feet of vertical drop, guaranteeing a variety of challenging and enjoyable runs. Since 2016, the resort has invested more than $30 million in upgrades, including lifts, snowmaking,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business, management, or a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum 10 years in a management role in the ski industry or a business of similar complexity
- Hands-on leadership expertise in at least two operational areas such as lift operations, lift maintenance, trails/grooming, snowmaking, patrol, terrain park, vehicle maintenance, ski school, tickets, rentals, retail, guest services, food & beverage, hospitality, facilities maintenance, real estate/property development
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business, management, or a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Minimum 10 years in a management role in the ski industry or a business of similar complexity
- Hands-on leadership expertise in at least two operational areas such as lift operations, lift maintenance, trails/grooming, snowmaking, patrol, terrain park, vehicle maintenance, ski school, tickets, rentals, retail, guest services, food & beverage, hospitality, facilities maintenance, real estate/property development
- Preferred: Master's degree in business, management, or a relevant field
- Preferred: Hands-on leadership expertise in three or more of the operational areas listed
- Preferred: Experience working with the USFS and the NEPA process
- Preferred: Experience working with developers on public and private land
- Preferred: Experience managing large capital projects in a ski resort setting
Job Duties
- Own the long term strategy and growth for Arizona Snowbowl
- Live and lead MCP's mission, vision, and culture: Skiing First and Giving People the Freedom to Ski
- Partner with MCP leaders to define and drive the resort's long-term strategic plan for growth, expansion, and guest experience
- Translate strategy into annual operating plans, department goals, and measurable KPIs
- Lead the leadership team with a strong operating rhythm: clear priorities, accountability, and results
- Lead development, approvals, and external relationships
- Lead the NEPA/USFS process to advance proposed projects and secure approvals
- Partner with external stakeholders to drive development on public and private land
- Serve as the resort's primary ambassador with community, government, industry, media, and key partners
- Deliver disciplined financial and operational performance
- Lead annual operating and capital budgeting in partnership with MCP and resort leaders
- Ensure operational excellence across mountain, base, resort services, and hospitality while building systems and leaders to reduce reliance on the GM for daily execution
- Build a performance culture that improves guest satisfaction, employee retention/engagement, and profitability
- Build leaders and scale the organization
- Recruit, develop, and retain a leadership team capable of running world-class operations
- Mentor and grow leaders into broader responsibility and advancement within MCP
- Create a talent pipeline and succession plans that increase organizational capacity over time
- Plan and manage capital improvement projects, from concept through execution, with strong cost control, timeline discipline, and measurable outcomes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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