Devil’s Thumb Ranch: Three Full Time Positions Available

Nordic Instructor- Full Time Seasonal

We are currently hiring Nordic Instructors for the upcoming winter season.

Responsibilities include

Teach Nordic classic and skate lessons to groups and individuals
Ensure a high level of guest service and safety
Assist with rental fittings, retail sales, and provide knowledge about services offered throughout the Ranch

Requirements

Must be in good physical condition and able to work outside in cold winter conditions
Must have previous Nordic instructing experience
Retail sales and customer service experience preferred.

This position begins in November and ends in mid-April.

Trails Crew Member- Full Time Year round

We are currently seeking a Full Time Year-Round Trails Crew Member to begin in August. The Trails Crew Member will assist the Outdoor Program Manager in maintaining, developing and managing all aspects of our multi-use trail system.

Responsibilities include

Maintain grooming of Nordic ski and snowshoe trails, including monitoring snow quality and quantity.
Maintain grooming equipment through thorough inspections to ensure it is in proper working order. Check fluid levels, bolts, belts, crossbars, track tension, etc.
Perform minor equipment repairs on grooming equipment
Assist Activities Center in all the preparation, coordination and execution of all activities programs and special events.
Snow shoveling and labor intensive grounds work.
Assist in ice rink development and maintenance.
Assist with irrigation of agriculture meadows and forestry management.
Assist with planning summer activities such as trail maintenance or construction
Communicate daily trail conditions and weather reports to activities center staff and update website with pertinent information.
Communicate and cross-train in other departments in order to work effectively on the trail system.

Requirements

High School Diploma required. College Education preferred but not required.
Minimum of 21 years of age.
Possess a valid Driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Basic First Aid and CPR desired, as well as willingness to assist in medical emergencies.
Prior Nordic Grooming experience preferred.
Must be able to work a varying schedule, to include early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to work in extreme and variable weather conditions
This is a VERY physical job position and requires a person of excellent health able to stand, walk, and lift items up to 50 lbs.

Activities Center Assistant Manager- Full Time Year round

We are currently accepting applications for an Activities Center Assistant Manager. This is a full-time year round position to start in September. This position is open to both internal & external applicants at this time. The Assistant manager is responsible for assisting in the supervision and department over-site in the Activities Center (aka. Zach’s Mercantile). Main responsibilities are to assist with inventory, paperwork, training of staff, and ensuring a high level of guest service at all times. The Assistant Manager will coordinate, direct, and manage day to day operations in the absence of the Activities Manager, to include retail & rental operations and summer & winter programs.

Additional responsibilities include

Coordinate and supervise inventory to include purchasing, ordering and cost control of retail items, food, clothing, ski equipment, rentals, etc
Train staff on an ongoing basis on job duties, retail/rental up selling, guest service standards, and shopper report standards
Assist the department manager with: scheduling, payroll, supervising, and mentoring of the Activities staff
Help in organizing and facilitating all summer and winter events including races, ski sales, meetings, retreats, and festivals in conjunction with Activities Manager and the Group Services Manager
Maintain a visible presence in the activities center and on the floor by working alongside employees to help serve guests

Requirements

General knowledge of cross-country skiing, fly-fishing and mountain biking desired.
Must demonstrate a high-level of organizational skills, and be proficient with numbers and computer programs.
Management/supervisory experience is strongly desired.
Must demonstrate a willingness to work long hours and a varied schedule.
Knowledge of Point of Sale terminals and inventory management software preferred.
Merchandising and retail sales experience is strongly desired.
Ability to work flexible, demanding hours most of which may occur on your feet (ie. standing and/or walking)
This position does require acquiring knowledge of the DTR trail system, and therefore requires someone of good health able to Nordic ski, Mountain bike, Snowshoe, and/or hike the DTR trails.

Benefits include: