YMCA of the Rockies Hiring for Nordic Trail Groomer at Granby, Colorado Full Time

Position Summary:
The Nordic Groomer is responsible for laying down a high-quality snow/trail product. This will be accomplished by operating and maintaining a Nordic grooming equipment fleet including snowmobiles, with pull-behind implements such as track setters and rollers, and when properly trained, the Nordic groomer will operate the cat groomer. Groomers are also responsible for on-going trail maintenance during the winter season, which requires the ability to safely operate chainsaws and other trail maintenance equipment.

Learn more about Snow Mountain Ranch’s Nordic Center by clicking here.

Qualifications:

• Excellent physical condition
• Excellent knowledge of cross country skiing, including events/race course development
• Able to work in icy and snowy terrain
• Read and speak English
• Knowledge of Nordic ski equipment
• Certified First Aid and CPR required
• Ability to work both as a team member and independently
• Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of snowmobiles and how to drive and operate them in a variety of snow conditions and/or the ability to be trained in the operation of such equipment.
  • Operation includes pull starting sleds with high friction/tension on the pull device. The driving position while seated on the sleds puts the driver in a sitting position with outstretched hands at a 30 – 45 degree angle approximately 12 inches above the waist. Driving time could be up to 2-3 hours at a time.
• Possess minimal vehicle maintenance skills in order to keep cat groomer, snowmobiles and light drag equipment in fully functional order.

Essential Functions:

• Groom Nordic ski trails, operate snowmobiles, shovel snow, and perform basic equipment maintenance.
• When weather permits, all grooming will be completed in darkness during trail closed hours
• Solve problems with the needs of Snow Mountain Ranch guests and members in mind