Terrain Park Specialist: Build, Maintain & Safely Guide Riders

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

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.