General Manager

The General manager reports to the Nickel Plate Cross Country Ski Club board of directors. The role is a year-round position with reduced hours in the off season, totaling 1480 hours per year.

The Role :

The position is responsible for the delivery of all operations at Nickel Plate Nordic Center including but not limited too :

Hiring and managing a paid staff consisting of groomer operators, ski instructors, and office / retail staff, including directing and managing the activities of the club’s volunteers.

This includes performance management of staff and volunteers.

• Developing and maintaining a quality trail grooming program.
• Managing and preparing the operational budget of the Centre in conjunction with the Board of directors.
• Managing the Health and Safety program for the center and ensuring compliance with WorkSafe BC regulations.
• Summer trail maintenance program.
• Management of ticket office / rental shop.
• Communications with membership, website content and maintenance.
• Facility maintenance.
• Marketing and advertising.
• Program deployment including Skill Development programs, Ski S’Kool, adult and master’s programs.
• Implementing Safe Sport policies with staff and volunteers.
• Represent Nickel Plate to club members, the public, various governments including First Nations, and other industry groups.
• Ensuring all operations meet legal requirements and are conducted in an ethical manner.
• Ensuring all Nickel Plate users have an absolutely wonderful on snow experience!

Applicant Requirements :

• Demonstrated strong abilities in communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving and priority setting skills, budgeting and cost control skills.
• Demonstrated experience in showing initiative and the ability to follow through on commitments.
• Experience in managing teams.
• An understanding of nordic ski operations and hands-on involvement in the nordic ski environment either as an employee or volunteer.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a range of different groups including reports, volunteers, government, and customers.
• CANSI or NCCP certification.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $30.00-$35.00 per hour

Expected hours : 20 40 per week

Work Location : Hybrid remote in Penticton, BC V2A 7N1

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