Terrain Park

Swain; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Swain Resort in Swain, NY seeks a Terrain Park Staff member to help build, maintain and monitor park features and provide guest interaction. The role emphasizes safety, proper tool use and teamwork across departments to ensure a fun, safe experience for all guests.

Responsibilities include daily setup and teardown, feature construction, and assisting with events while maintaining park cleanliness and safety standards. Weekend, holiday, and evening availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in terrain parks or freestyle riding preferred; training available.
• Strong etiquette and safe feature use understood.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods.
• Teamwork, communication and problem-solving are essential.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused.
• Must work weekends, evenings, holidays and peak periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily setup, teardown and maintenance of terrain park features.
• Monitor park conditions and adjust for safety and rideability.
• Regularly inspect features and report hazards or needed repairs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the park area.
• Provide friendly interaction with guests while enforcing rules.
• Assist with feature construction, snow shaping and hand-tooling as directed.
• Collaborate with Grooming, Mountain Ops and Ski Patrol for park needs.
• Support events, competitions and photo/video sessions in the park.
• Follow resort safety policies and proper tool use; perform other duties.

Skills

Terrain park experience

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Communication

Physical fitness

Weekend/holiday availability

Lift 50 lbs

Job description

Job Title: Terrain Park Staff Department: Terrain Park Reports To: Terrain Park Manager Location: Swain Resort - Swain, NY Status: Seasonal / Full-Time / Part-Time (depending on needs) Pay Rate Range: $16.50 - $17.50

Position Summary

The Terrain Park Staff at Swain Resort plays a crucial role in creating a safe, fun, and well‑maintained terrain park experience for guests of all skill levels. This position is responsible for building, maintaining, inspecting, and monitoring all features within the park while providing excellent guest interaction and upholding resort safety standards.

• Assist with daily setup, teardown, and maintenance of terrain park features including jumps, rails, boxes, and signage.
• Monitor park conditions throughout the day and make adjustments to maintain safety and rideability.
• Inspect features regularly and report hazards or needed repairs to the Terrain Park Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the park, including fencing, signage, and rope lines.
• Provide friendly, helpful interaction with guests while enforcing park rules and safety guidelines.
• Assist with feature construction, snow shaping, and hand-tooling as directed.
• Work closely with Grooming, Mountain Ops, and Ski Patrol to support park needs and safety.
• Assist with events, competitions, and photo/video sessions within the terrain park.
• Adhere to all resort safety policies and proper tool/equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Terrain Park Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in terrain parks, skiing, snowboarding, or freestyle riding preferred; training available.
• Strong understanding of terrain park etiquette and feature use.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for long periods.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and peak periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., use hand tools, and perform moderate physical labor.