Terrain Park Attendant - Winter 26/27

Crystal Mountain Resort; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra season pass

Passes for dependents 25 & under

50% off IKON partner resorts

Free access to Alterra destinations

Job summary

Crystal Mountain is seeking a Terrain Park Attendant to maintain a safe, high-quality terrain park and support daily operations on the mountain. You will inspect, shape, and repair park features, set up signage and boundary ropes, and help with grooming preparations, ensuring a positive guest experience.

Ideal candidates are strong skiers or snowboarders who thrive in challenging weather and outdoor work, using hand tools, and adapting to mountain conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have strong skiing/riding skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Skiing/Riding skills

Job description

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Seasonal

WORK AND PLAY IN THE MOUNTAINS

Join our team of big mountain adventurers at the largest ski resort in Washington! Here at Crystal, it's more than our work. It's our passion for the guest experience, the outdoors, and the community that bring us together at the end of the tree-lined road. We come from near and far to be up on the mountain because it's an experience you just don't get anywhere else. Events are always on the calendar and friends are always down to play. Work in the beautiful National Forest, neighboring Mt. Rainier, as a premier Ikon Pass destination with a whole lot of stoke to share.

JUST LIKE THE TREES, WE ARE GROWING!

Apply today to grow your mountain roots with us- whether you are looking to escape the city, expand your skills, or progress in the ski industry, we have a variety of roles for hard-working and enthusiastic team-players. Find your line, join our team!

BIG PEAKS, BIGGER PERKS

Employee Perks

• Free Alterra season pass (unlimited, direct to lift at all Alterra resorts)
• + Free Alterra season pass for spouse and dependents 25 & under
• 50% off window ticket price at IKON partner resorts
• Free access to Alterra Mountain destinations during time off
• Free ski-referral letters for employees to use at other mountain resorts during time off
• Free friends & family day-ski vouchers (Periodic allotment)
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Lessons
• Discounts on Ski & Snowboard Rentals
• Discounts on Gear Tune-Ups
• Discounts on Food & Beverage
• Discounts at Crystal Mountain Retail shops
• Free Crystal branded swag
• Pro deals on gear with 100s of brands
• Discount Marketplace
• Deals on accessories, auto, electronics, entertainment, fitness, food, home, pet supplies, travel, and more
• Employee-only Night Skiing events
• Employee Housing Available for eligible positions
• Accrued paid time off for eligible positions
• Group health insurance for eligible positions
• 401K benefit and generous match with immediate vesting for all staff members over 18
• Opportunities for growth, advancement, and year-round employment

Position Title: Terrain Park Attendant

Business Unit: Mountain Operations

Position Reports to: Terrain Park Crew Lead, Terrain Park Supervisor

Location: Crystal Mountain, Washington

Wage Range: $20-21.00/hr

Resort Overview, Culture And Vision

Crystal Mountain is the Pacific Northwest's premier destination for skiers, snowboarders, and summer adventurers. We are part of Alterra Mountain Company which consists of some of the world's most aspirational brands.

A career with Crystal Mountain is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone.

Crystal Mountain delivers best in class service and adventures worthy of our extraordinary terrain and beauty. We are here to shape the future of mountain adventure. We Embrace Empowerment, We Honor Authenticity, We Cultivate Collaboration, We Prioritize Purpose.

Job Summary

The Terrain Park Attendant is responsible for maintaining a safe, high-quality terrain park by inspecting, shaping, and repairing park features, setting up signage and boundary ropes, and preparing the park for daily operations and overnight grooming. This role promotes a positive guest experience by encouraging safe terrain park etiquette, monitoring feature conditions, and assisting with incident reporting when needed. Ideal candidates are strong skiers or snowboarders who are comfortable working in challenging weather and mountain conditions, performing physically demanding outdoor work, and using hand tools to maintain freestyle terrain.

Essential Duties

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

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

Knowledge, Skill And Ability Requirements

• Must have strong skiing/riding skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays while in operation.
• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 60 pounds on an occasional basis, and a minimum of 20 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to safely ski or snowboard in adverse conditions and on steep terrain, including freestyle terrain.
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools such as rakes, shovels, and basic carpentry tools.
• Ability to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions, including but not limited to rain, snow, sleet, high winds, and cold temperatures.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on a frequent basis.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer