Lead Terrain Park Crew

Vail Resorts; Colorado; On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes for employees

Discounted lift tickets for friends &

Free ski and snowboard lessons

40% retail discounts

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Professional training and development

Job summary

Vail Resorts Beaver Creek Ski Resort is seeking a Lead Terrain Park Crew member to supervise, train, schedule, and motivate the terrain park team. You will perform daily risk assessments, oversee design, construction, and layout of features, and ensure safety and guest service excellence.

This winter seasonal role requires supervising, training, and managing terrain park staff, with a focus on safety, operations, and collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of education.
• Minimum five years of terrain park experience.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outside in an alpine environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Own personal ski or snowboard equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, supervise, and lead Terrain Park attendants and operators.
• Organize and conduct weekly safety meetings and document equipment and PPE training.
• Lead attendants and groomers through daily operations and nightly design and construction plans.
• Perform daily risk assessment, feature inspections, maintenance, and testing of all features.
• Direct leads, attendants, and operators to complete projects and general maintenance efficiently.
• Assist in design and construction planning for all parks, pipes, and special events.
• Assist Ski Patrol with accident investigations.
• Hire, fire, and schedule terrain park attendants.
• Act as liaison between attendants and upper management and other departments.
• Assist in developing nightly grooming plans for terrain parks.
• Make operational decisions when the manager is unavailable.
• Serve as a role model for employee development and guest-service initiatives.
• Assist in all training for Terrain Park attendants, implementing required tools and equipment.
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Terrain park leadership

Education

Two years of education

Job description

Lead the Terrain Park Crew at Beaver Creek Ski Resort.

Job Summary

The Lead Terrain Park Crew member is responsible for supervising, training, scheduling, and motivating the terrain park team. This role includes daily risk‑management assessments of terrain park venues, overseeing design, construction, and layout of features, and ensuring safety and operational excellence for both employees and guests.

Employee Benefits

• Free ski and mountain passes for employees
• Discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• Free ski and snowboard lessons
• 40% retail discounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Referral program

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $23.00/hr – $30.61/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
• Shift Type: Full time hours available
• Minimum Age: 18 years or older
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Train, coach, supervise, and lead Terrain Park attendants and operators
• Organize and conduct weekly safety meetings and document equipment and PPE training
• Lead attendants and groomers through daily operations and nightly design and construction plans
• Perform daily risk assessment, feature inspections, maintenance, and testing of all features
• Direct leads, attendants, and operators to complete projects and general maintenance efficiently
• Assist the Terrain Park Manager and Grooming team in design and construction planning for all parks, pipes, and special events
• Assist Ski Patrol with accident investigations
• Hire, fire, and schedule terrain park attendants
• Act as liaison between attendants and upper management and other departments
• Assist in developing nightly grooming plans for terrain parks
• Make operational decisions when the manager is unavailable
• Serve as a role model for employee development and guest‑service initiatives
• Assist in all training for Terrain Park attendants, implementing required tools and equipment
• Develop standard operating procedures and best practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Minimum two years of education
• Minimum five years of terrain park experience
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work outside in an alpine environment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Own personal ski or snowboard equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.