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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.\nJob Title: Woodward Copper Programs & Operations Manager\nJob Status: Year Round Full Time\nCompensation and Benefits:\nCompensation: 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\nBenefits: 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. \nJob Summary:\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\n Oversee the planning, development, execution, and continuous improvement of Woodward Copper programs and operational experiences.\nLead 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.\nDevelop and maintain coaching, counselor, activity, and sport-progression standards consistent with Woodward methods, brand expectations, and appropriate risk controls.\nLead Camp orientation and year-round operational training, ensuring employees are prepared to perform assigned responsibilities safely and consistently.\nOversee the operational delivery of the Camp medical program, including staffing, scheduling, readiness, documentation expectations, and coordination with qualified medical providers and Risk/Safety.\nImplement 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.\nOversee 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.\nDevelop staffing models and labor plans for assigned teams; lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, recognition, corrective action, and retention.\nLead and develop assigned supervisors and seasonal leaders, establishing clear expectations, accountability, communication, and decision-making responsibilities.\nManage labor and assigned operating expenses within approved budgets; monitor performance, explain variances, and adjust staffing or operating plans as needed.\nEnsure the operational readiness, safety, cleanliness, presentation, and functionality of the Barn and assigned Camp environments, equipment, vehicles, and supplies.\nCoordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, utilities, snow removal, inventory, purchasing needs, and other facility support with appropriate departments and vendors.\nCoordinate operational requirements with Terrain Parks, Transportation, Lodging, Lift Operations, Food & Beverage, Security, Risk/Safety, Marketing, and other internal partners.\nManage assigned operational contractors and vendors to ensure services are scheduled, safe, and delivered to established expectations.\nProvide accurate operational, staffing, safety, program, and facility information to the Business Manager for product setup, guest communication, licensing, payroll, purchasing, and reporting processes.\nResolve escalated operational and guest-service concerns related to programming, coaching, facilities, safety, staffing, or program delivery.\nSupport Director-owned partnerships, events, special projects, and department initiatives through assigned operational planning and execution.\nMaintain strong working relationships across Copper Mountain and represent Woodward Copper professionally with guests, employees, athletes, partners, and the community.\nBe knowledgeable in Woodward Copper operations and provide frontline operational support during peak periods or when necessary.\nOther Duties as Assigned:\nThis 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.\nFunctions 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.\nAll 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\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\nNumber of employees supervised: approximately 5-80, seasonally dependent\nPositions supervised: Barn Supervisor, Coach Supervisor, Counselor Supervisor, Camp Medical Staff, Transportation Staff\nResponsible for:\nScheduling and assigning work\nTraining and development\nPerformance management and disciplinary actions\nPerformance reviews\nHiring and termination recommendations/actions in accordance with company processes\nLabor management and payroll review for assigned teams\nPersonal Attributes:\nIs honest and has the highest integrity\nIs able to handle and manage confidential information\nProfessional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines\nFollows established policies and procedures\nIs supportive of Core Values\nSets the example for others and is above reproach\nIs comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.\nIs 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.\nCan handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment\nIs flexible with hours and days of work\nIs able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week\nPrioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life\nBasic Requirements:\n Must be at least 18 years old\nMust be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.\nDue 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.\nMust have a valid US Driver’s License\nHigh School degree or equivalent\nBending, reaching, climbing\nPushing/Pulling\nProlonged standing\nEye/hand coordination\nVisual concentration on equipment\nConcentrated reading and writing\nRapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)\nPeripheral, color, and depth vision\nExtended periods of outdoor exposure Extreme cold\nExtreme heat and sun exposure\nVariation in temperature from hot to cold\nSkiing/ Snowboarding Level: Expert\nThis position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication\nPreferred Experience and Special Skills:\n5+ years of experience working with kids and/or teens preferred.\n3+ years of management or leadership experience required.\n3+ years of guest service, recreation, action sports, camp, or resort operations experience preferred.\nExperience managing seasonal teams, training programs, facilities, transportation, or complex daily operations preferred.\nStrong knowledge of skiing, snowboarding, action sports, coaching progressions, and terrain park environments preferred.\nExperience working in a camp environment strongly preferred.\nStrong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration skills required.\nComputer proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant resort/business systems preferred.\nRelevant coaching, instruction, safety, CPR/First Aid, or action-sports certifications preferred.\nCollege degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.\nPosition was originally posted on October 12th. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, October 14th.\nPOWDR-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. 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