Bike Trail Crew (Whitefish Mountain Resort)

Winter Sports InC•Whitefish, MT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform trail maintenance, construction, and inspection using WMR and USFS-approved trail building techniques. Support safe and sustainable trail conditions consistent with WMR standards and trail classifications. Assist with bike races, clinics, and mountain events. Work closely with Patrol during emergency response situations including medical incidents, lift evacuations, wildfire response, and dispatch support. The majority of work is conducted outdoors in an active on-mountain environment. Assist with production and support of bike races, clinics, and mountain events. Additional administrative work may be conducted in the Events and Recreation office located in the Mountain Operations building.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent; college education or trade education preferred.
Knowledge of Whitefish Mountain Resort operations and/or resort operations preferred.
Must be able to safely ride all trails at WMR; advanced biking skills preferred.
Previous experience in trail building, mountain biking, or outdoor labor experience preferred.
Trail maintenance requires proficiency with landscaping and mountain bike tools, knowledge of proper use, and understanding of mountain bike trail building techniques.
Knowledge of trail building/erosion prevention techniques preferred.
Ability to operate a mountain bike consistent with WMR Mountain Bike training and WMR Mountain Bike policy.
Ability to assist with dispatch operations at any time.
Knowledge of basic lift operation, evacuation procedures, and ability to identify potential problems.
Knowledge of all WMR sweeps, morning duties, trail closures, and sweeps.
Must have very strong guest service skills.
Per WSI Vehicle Insurance standards: must be at least 21 years of age to transport guests and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be added to WSI’s vehicle insurance policy.
Able to operate mountain vehicles and use only mountain vehicle-approved routes.
Subject to WSI’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse Policy based on the nature of the position and related duties.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain bike trails using hand tools and small mechanized equipment including, but not limited to, chainsaws, packers, water pumps, and vehicles in off-road situations. Ensure their safe operation by all trail staff.
Strong understanding of the WMR sign standard, ensuring signs are placed properly, maintained, and visible. Check and replace trail signs and trail markings.
Safely transport gear to and from various work sites.
Trail tool proficiency with knowledge of proper use and understanding of mountain bike trail building techniques.
Communicate with Bike Park Management and Trail Crew Supervisor to identify areas of need or improvement.
Be or become familiar with all mountain trails, winter trail names, access points, and areas.
Check and replace trail signs and identify trail marking needs.
Help with administrative duties related to trail maintenance, design, and construction of bike trails.
Ability to assist with dispatch operations at any time.
Assist in a support and transport role for accidents/medical emergencies on biking and hiking trails, activities, or within mountain facilities.
Be familiar with protocol for transportation support during an accident response by Bike Patrol.
Possess thorough knowledge of all patient extrication and egress points on the mountain.
Expected to be neat, clean, and wear approved/provided uniforms.
Expected to be courteous and helpful to mountain guests and present a professional attitude and manner.
Provide information to guests at patrol stations and headquarters, as well as on the mountain.
Perform event setup and support as needed for bike races, on-mountain events, and weddings.