Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: The Ski Team U12 Alpine Manager is responsible for the success of the U12 Alpine Racing segment of the Team Palisades Tahoe, Palisades U System. This list is designed to assist in delimiting job duties, and is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned or arise in the course of work. These duties are NOT listed in order of priority.

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base salary range: $64,480 - $98,409 per year

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Manage Palisades U12 U System athletes and oversee U12 coaching staff. Coordinate, design and oversee all activities involved in the training, travel, equipping, and competition of team athletes. Travel with athletes to races on a regional level.

• Accountable for and adherence to financial goals including labor expense/Time & Attendance, equipment & supplies, travel cost and related athlete billing, etc.

• Be fully aware of and support the mission, vision and goals of all aspects of our program, Palisades Tahoe resort, and Alterra.

• Create written team goals and facilitate individual goal setting for all team members. Facilitate goal setting and performance assessments for coaches.

• Organize and publish appropriate training for entire year, including competition season, prep period, on and off snow, winter, spring, summer and fall.

• Guide and promote athletic participation in training plan; participate in planned training

• Foster an atmosphere of respect and courtesy between coaches, parents, athletes, TPT and Alterra employees, and the public; ensure that we maintain a strong emphasis on the customer service aspect of our program.

• Assist athletes in the program in obtaining ski equipment in a timely fashion. Oversee the training of athletes in equipment maintenance, and facilitate the pursuit of expert assistance with equipment tuning when appropriate.

• Manage the individual competition schedules of the athletes in a manner that maximizes their chances for advancement and in accordance with TPT goals. Coordinate these schedules with input and consent from parents, coaches, athletes and Athletic Director.

• Manage team staff. Communicate with appropriate staff regarding progress during the season. Participate in planning meetings with Athletic Director and other team coaches.

• Maintaining communication with administrators, parents, and students through meetings, reports, and other vehicles on a regular basis

• Modeling appropriate and ethical behavior consistent with program values and code of conduct.

• Work with Athletic Director/Head Coach, Director of Teams to identify and recruit athletes and coaches.

• Participating in professional development program and maintain outside certifications as necessary.

• Supporting the Conditioning Program, working with the Performance Manager on programming, and overseeing sessions as necessary.

• Attending scheduled staff meetings.

Position Competencies

• Knowledge and Expertise: Understands and is knowledgeable of job skills, duties and responsibilities. Performs required tasks at the appropriate level for the position. Has successfully mastered techniques, processes, equipment, procedures and materials necessary to perform in the job. Is often seen as subject matter expert in an area, or several areas. Willingly shares knowledge with others as appropriate for the betterment of the team.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and concisely. Uses effective methods of communication including face to face, phone and approved electronic methods. Seeks opportunities to share and receive information across all levels in the organization. Is respectful as both a communicator and listener and promotes collaboration through communication across functional work groups.
• Delivers Results: Drives results every day, meets deadlines, and achieves the department standards as outlined. Able to correct problems and resolve issues quickly. Shows initiative to perform high quality work with efficiency, works individually to meet the performance objectives of the team, exhibits a willingness to be versatile and flexible in work duties and assignments. Demonstrates capacity and desire to seek out greater challenges.
• Fosters Teamwork: Is continually focused on Team of Teams concept. Willingly assists with the goals of others and is eager to support the overall success of the company through direct actions. Creates strong connections across departments and functional areas and provides resources as needed. Open and approachable for others to develop productive and collaborative relationships. Proactively reaches out and offers support to fellow team members and is easy to work with. Builds rapport and recognizes others and expresses appreciation for their efforts.
• Guest Service: Is a champion for delivering great guest service. Creates a warm and welcoming environment for our guests and provides authentic and genuine connections on a daily basis. Contributes to a pleasant and fun work environment that fosters commitment and dedication to service excellence. Takes personal ownership for positive and helpful interactions with both internal and external guests. Strives to meet the goals and objectives of the department’s guest service system.
• Safety: Contributes to a safe work environment through rigorous awareness and mitigation of safety hazards for self and others. Engaged in a culture of safety by completing safety training, audits, incident debriefs and adhering to processes in accordance with company policy. Takes personal responsibility for safety.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Supervisory experience (+3 years preferred)
• Sufficient skills with Microsoft Office, Video Analysis Software
• Fluent in reading, writing and communicating in English

Preferred:

• PSIA Certification
• US Ski & Snowboard Alpine Level 300 or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski/snowboard. Must be capable of standing and/or balancing for long periods of time, up to 90% or more of a normal work shift. Must be capable of frequently or constantly balancing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, handling, twisting. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75bs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: This job may experience atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odor, dusts, mists, gases, ventilation

Equipment Used in Job: hand tools, small power tools, bags or large duffels, bamboo poles, ropes and rope spools, banners, shovels, gates/poles, skis or snowboard

Safety/Protective Equipment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to wear eye protection, gloves, masks, helmet

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.