Terrain Park Ranger

Sugar Bowl; Norden (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Free ski passes

Free dependents' passes

Restaurant discounts

Free group lessons

Lift ticket discounts

Hotel discounts

Ski reciprocal programs

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking energetic Terrain Park Rangers to build, maintain, and inspect park features, ensuring they are safe and guest-ready from first chair to last. You’ll work outdoors in winter conditions and collaborate with Mountain Operations and Ski Patrol to keep the terrain park well-designed and in good repair.

Ideal candidates are customer-service oriented, safety-minded, punctual, and passionate about skiing or snowboarding.

Qualifications

• Energetic, friendly with strong customer service skills.
• Passionate about skiing/snowboarding and terrain park culture.
• Safety-minded with sound judgment in a high-traffic guest environment.
• Punctual and ready to work, including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable outdoors at elevation with a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Hand maintenance of terrain features on a daily basis.
• Opening and closing procedures of all terrain parks.
• Installation and de-installation of park fencing, closures, signage.
• Performs routine inspections of all terrain features.
• Upkeep of terrain features, fencing, signage and trash collection.
• Acts as the representative of the terrain park for the resort.
• Reports design flaws or grooming needs to Terrain Park Supervisor.
• Provides customer relations and educates guests on safe riding.
• Cross-train in other departments to support resort operations.
• Learn new skills across the resort to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-minded

Outdoor work

Punctuality

Team player

Ski/snowboard enthusiast

Attention to detail

Reliable communication

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Job description

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking energetic, safety-minded Terrain Park Rangers to build, maintain, and inspect features throughout our Terrain Park — keeping the park fresh, well-built, and guest-ready from first chair to last.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are

• Energetic, motivated, friendly and outgoing with strong customer service skills
• Passionate about skiing/snowboarding and terrain park culture, with an eye for good feature design and flow
• Safety-minded, with sound judgment around risk management in a high-traffic guest environment
• Punctual and will show up to work on time and ready to work
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable mountain weather and at elevation
• A team player who works well with Mountain Operations, Ski Patrol, and other departments
• Ability to ski or ride terrain park features
• Detail-oriented when it comes to inspections, signage accuracy, and hazard reporting
• Adheres to employee handbook policies and serves as a professional example to other employees
• Communicates effectively and takes direction from others
• Reliable and punctual, with availability to work weekends, holidays, and early mornings during the winter season
• Open to learning new skills and supporting other departments as needed; a versatile, team-first mindset

What You’ll do

• Hand maintenance of terrain features on a daily basis
• Opening and closing procedures of all our terrain parks
• Installation and de-installation of all park fencing, closures, signage, etc.
• Performs routine inspections of all terrain features
• Performs upkeep of all terrain features as well as fencing, signage and trash collection within the terrain park area
• Acts as the representative of the terrain park for the resort
• Reports any design flaws or grooming necessities to the Terrain Park Supervisor
• Provides customer relations, including educating guests on safe riding and park operations
• Cross-train and lend a hand in other departments as needed, building a broader understanding of resort operations.
• Take advantage of opportunities to learn new skills across the resort, supporting a well-rounded, team-first approach to the guest experience.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. regularly throughout a shift
• Works outdoors in all winter weather conditions — snow, wind, cold, and variable visibility
• Stands, walks, bends, and kneels for extended periods on uneven and snow-covered terrain
• Uses hand tools and shaping equipment repetitively throughout the day
• Comfortable on skis or a snowboard for most of a shift, including carrying gear and tools while riding
• Maintains balance and mobility while working on slopes, jumps, and rail features
• Pushes, pulls, and maneuvers signage, fencing, and other equipment across the terrain park

Winter Benefits

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• Free ski passes for dependents
• 50% off food at our restaurants
• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
• Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations
• Hotel discounts
• Employee ski reciprocal programs