Groomer
We are fully staffed up for the 2025-2026 winter season. See below for details about grooming positions and we welcome applications for the 2026-2027 season next fall.
This is a seasonal, full-time position during the winter season, with some part-time schedules available as well. Groomers are the backbone of our organization and work to create the perfect trail product we strive for on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate:
- Has light and/or heavy machinery experience
- Has experience in the snow or grooming industry. Willing to groom on snowmobiles, ATVs, UTV, and PistenBully snowcats
- Enjoys (or least doesn't mind) working nights
- Able to work nights, weekends, and winter holidays
- Is an avid trail user familiar with our trail system, and already lives in the Methow Valley
- Has good communication skills with a keen eye for details
- Is willing to commit to a minimum of 3 winters
- Is comfortable working independently within a close community of groomers and other staff
Benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Methow Trails Annual Passes for groomers and their immediate families
- Season passes to the Loup Loup and the Winthrop Rink
- Unlimited access to office dogs and excellent coffee
To apply: We are fully staffed up for the 2025-2026 winter season. Interested potential groomers for the 2026-2027 season should submit a resume and letter of interest to our Operations Manager, Jon Albright, beginning in September of 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the positions are open until filled. A typical winter season contract runs from mid-November to April 1.
Email Jon: jon@methowtrails.org
