Woodward Copper Programs & Operations Manager

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Woodward Copper Programs & Operations Manager

Job Status: Year Round Full Time

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $2,653.85 to $2,915.38+ biweekly amount, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. May be eligible for a discretionary bonus annually
• Benefits: This position is eligible to enroll in company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, HSA, life/disability options; season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

The Programs & Operations Manager is responsible for the planning, leadership, and operational delivery of Woodward Copper programs, facilities, and assigned teams. This position oversees the Woodward Barn and Woodward Summer Camp experience, including programming, staffing, training, safety, facilities, Camp orientation, medical operations, transportation, and the Visiting Pro program.

This role leads supervisors and seasonal teams to ensure programs are safe, consistent, appropriately staffed, and aligned with Woodward and Copper standards. The Manager works closely with the Director, Business Manager, Terrain Parks, Risk/Safety, and other resort departments to coordinate resources, manage labor and operating expenses, and continuously improve the guest and employee experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the planning, development, execution, and continuous improvement of Woodward Copper programs and operational experiences.

• Lead daily and seasonal operations of the Woodward Barn and Woodward Summer Camp, including staffing, schedules, guest flow, activities, transportation, camper movement, housing support, and contingency planning.
• Develop and maintain coaching, counselor, activity, and sport-progression standards consistent with Woodward methods, brand expectations, and appropriate risk controls.
• Lead Camp orientation and year-round operational training, ensuring employees are prepared to perform assigned responsibilities safely and consistently.
• Oversee the operational delivery of the Camp medical program, including staffing, scheduling, readiness, documentation expectations, and coordination with qualified medical providers and Risk/Safety.
• Implement applicable safety, risk-management, regulatory, and company standards within assigned operations; maintain emergency plans and ensure incidents and corrective actions are appropriately reviewed and addressed.
• Oversee the Visiting Pro program, including athlete coordination, schedules, travel and lodging logistics, camper experiences, operational support, and coordination with Marketing within approved plans and budgets.
• Develop staffing models and labor plans for assigned teams; lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, recognition, corrective action, and retention.
• Lead and develop assigned supervisors and seasonal leaders, establishing clear expectations, accountability, communication, and decision-making responsibilities.
• Manage labor and assigned operating expenses within approved budgets; monitor performance, explain variances, and adjust staffing or operating plans as needed.
• Ensure the operational readiness, safety, cleanliness, presentation, and functionality of the Barn and assigned Camp environments, equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, utilities, snow removal, inventory, purchasing needs, and other facility support with appropriate departments and vendors.
• Coordinate operational requirements with Terrain Parks, Transportation, Lodging, Lift Operations, Food & Beverage, Security, Risk/Safety, Marketing, and other internal partners.
• Manage assigned operational contractors and vendors to ensure services are scheduled, safe, and delivered to established expectations.
• Provide accurate operational, staffing, safety, program, and facility information to the Business Manager for product setup, guest communication, licensing, payroll, purchasing, and reporting processes.
• Resolve escalated operational and guest-service concerns related to programming, coaching, facilities, safety, staffing, or program delivery.
• Support Director-owned partnerships, events, special projects, and department initiatives through assigned operational planning and execution.
• Maintain strong working relationships across Copper Mountain and represent Woodward Copper professionally with guests, employees, athletes, partners, and the community.
• Be knowledgeable in Woodward Copper operations and provide frontline operational support during peak periods or when necessary.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
• All Leadership team members are expected to participate in the company’s Front Line Assist program to assist in operations as needed, as well as to participate in Leadership events such as meetings, required trainings, and participating in employee dinners/events

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Number of employees supervised: approximately 5-80, seasonally dependent
• Positions supervised: Barn Supervisor, Coach Supervisor, Counselor Supervisor, Camp Medical Staff, Transportation Staff

Responsible for:

• Scheduling and assigning work
• Training and development
• Performance management and disciplinary actions
• Performance reviews
• Hiring and termination recommendations/actions in accordance with company processes
• Labor management and payroll review for assigned teams

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity
• Is able to handle and manage confidential information
• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
• Follows established policies and procedures
• Is supportive of Core Values
• Sets the example for others and is above reproach
• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
• Is flexible with hours and days of work
• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Must have a valid US Driver’s License
• High School degree or equivalent
• Bending, reaching, climbing
• Pushing/Pulling
• Prolonged standing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Visual concentration on equipment
• Concentrated reading and writing
• Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)
• Peripheral, color, and depth vision
• Extended periods of outdoor exposure Extreme cold
• Extreme heat and sun exposure
• Variation in temperature from hot to cold
• Skiing/ Snowboarding Level: Expert
• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• 5+ years of experience working with kids and/or teens preferred.
• 3+ years of management or leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of guest service, recreation, action sports, camp, or resort operations experience preferred.
• Experience managing seasonal teams, training programs, facilities, transportation, or complex daily operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skiing, snowboarding, action sports, coaching progressions, and terrain park environments preferred.
• Experience working in a camp environment strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration skills required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant resort/business systems preferred.
• Relevant coaching, instruction, safety, CPR/First Aid, or action-sports certifications preferred.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Position was originally posted on October 12th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, October 14th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexualorientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protectedveterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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