Terrain Park Attendant - Winter 25-26

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

As part of our Terrain Park Crew, the attendants are responsible for maintaining and constructing features within the terrain park, ensuring rider safety by monitoring activity, educating guests on proper use of the park, and performing daily inspections and necessary repairs to maintain optimal conditions, all while actively skiing or snowboarding throughout the day; requiring a high level of riding skill and strong understanding of terrain park safety protocols.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Perform regular maintenance of terrain park features, boundary ropes, and signage during operating hours using snow rakes, shovels, and drills
• Prepare terrain park to be opened each day by setting up signage and boundary ropes, clearing fresh snow, and shaping snow around each feature
• Prepare terrain park for grooming at the end of each day by removing any obstacles to snow grooming equipment, and reshaping / rebuilding feature takeoffs
• Maintain a positive guest experience for terrain park users. Act as an ambassador to the public by setting good examples of terrain park etiquette on the mountain.
• Keep track of and maintain tools and equipment (rakes, shovels, drills, radios etc.)
• Inspect and test features in the terrain park to ensure all features are free of damage, and to determine when snow maintenance is required
• Close features as needed when conditions or other circumstances do not allow them to be ridden safely
• Help in spotting / reporting any injuries in the terrain park to ski patrol
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy road.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions.

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.

The skiing / riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.