Soldier Hollow Seeks Venue Operations Supervisor

Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is hiring a Venue Operations Supervisor to run snowmaking, snowcat grooming and trail operations at the Midway, Utah venue that hosted biathlon and cross country skiing at the 2002 Olympics.

The job is full time and year round, and it sits at the center of how the venue works. Winter means building base, setting classic and skate track, shaping the tubing hill and prepping racecourses. Summer means mountain bike trail construction, roller ski trail repair, mowing and fleet maintenance across 31 kilometers of terrain.

Soldier Hollow is operated by the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, which also runs the Utah Olympic Park in Park City and the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns. With the Games returning to Salt Lake City in 2034, the venue crew is preparing trails that have to work for World Cup athletes and first time skiers alike.

The Position

From the posting: “Soldier Hollow Nordic Center in Midway, Utah, is hiring a Venue Operations Supervisor to work in snowmaking, snowcat grooming, and trail operations at the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic biathlon and cross-country venue. With the Olympics returning to Utah in 2034, you’ll help prepare Olympic-caliber trails for daily skiing and events and assist with maintenance and operations of this year-round facility. If you’re a hands-on leader who knows snowcats, snow guns, and trail building, keep reading.”

Schedule, Pay and Benefits

• Full time, year round, hourly position
• Pay range: $24 to $30 per hour, depending on experience
• Overtime eligible and expected during winter operation
• Winter: the weather sets the day. Snowfall, temperatures and events shape each shift, and prime snowmaking happens overnight
• Spring through fall: Monday to Friday, plus event weekends
• Medical, dental and vision
• HSA and 403(b) retirement with company matches
• Up to $200 wellness credit
• Friends and family vouchers for winter tubing, the bobsled experience, a Utah Olympic Park summer gold pass and more

What the Job Asks For

Must haves:

• 3+ years of snowcat grooming and snowmaking experience
• 2+ years maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, snowmobiles and vehicles
• 1+ years leading a field crew, including hiring, training and scheduling
• Experience preparing venues and courses for events such as mountain biking, cross country skiing or biathlon races
• Valid driver’s license
• Comfortable with snowmaking software, equipment logs, email and the Nordic Pulse app
• Ready to work outdoors in every Wasatch season

Nice to haves:

• Chief of Course experience
• Welding skills
• Three phase electrical experience
• Nordic ski area operations background

A Day in the Life

From the posting: “Winter starts with an aggressive snowmaking push. When temperatures drop overnight, you and your crew fire up the system and build base so the tubing hill and ski trails open on time. Once the snow is down, you set classic and skate track, shape the tubing hill, and prep racecourses. In summer, you shift to mountain bike trail construction, roller ski trail repair, mowing, and fleet maintenance. Every day, you lead alongside your crew, and every athlete, family, and racer feels the result.”

Why Soldier Hollow

“As part of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Soldier Hollow exists to cultivate champions in sport and in life,” the posting reads. “Our venue crew is preparing for 2034, and we’re not afraid to try new things. Last winter, we stored 12,000 cubic meters of snow to jump-start this season. You’ll join a crew that values fresh ideas, building trails for World Cup athletes, first-time skiers, and mountain bikers across 31 kilometers.”

The foundation describes the person it is looking for this way: “You’re happiest with grease on your hands and a plan for tomorrow’s grooming. You bring Grit to midnight snowmaking shifts and Excellence to every corduroy line, always looking for a better way. You build a strong crew through Collaboration, working right beside your team. You want your work to have Impact on athletes chasing Olympic dreams and on the Community that skis, bikes, and hikes these trails.”

How to Apply

Apply through the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation listing:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/7370A63A8DB70800393D1A4081251E14/jobs/221416

The role is also listed on the foundation’s careers page at utaholympiclegacy.org/careers, alongside a seasonal Snowmaking, Grooming and Trail Crew Lead position at Soldier Hollow. Questions about hiring can go to hr@uolf.org or 435.658.4218.