Terrain Park Attendant - All Experience Levels

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

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About The Position

The Terrain Park Attendant works in a utility capacity, transferring between tasks to monitor and maintain terrain features in freestyle parks and other applicable locations. The attendant also serves as a host, supervising crowds and promoting safety awareness, Freestyle Terrain Park etiquette, and positive guest relations. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The position is seasonal and involves providing customer service, maintaining park features and related equipment, supporting special events, and helping keep skiers and riders moving through the park. Employees may work late as necessary. The role requires advanced skiing or snowboarding ability and involves substantial time outdoors in cold and potentially blizzard-like conditions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation and safety awareness.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Neat and clean appearance in compliance with company grooming standards.
• Punctuality and ability to report at the scheduled start time.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Must be an advanced skier or snowboarder.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to walk or stand for 90% or more of a normal eight-hour shift.
• Ability to frequently carry, lift, push, or pull up to 80 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Terrain Park Attendant experience.
• EMT or First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with friendly, positive, high-quality customer service.
• Install and maintain park signage, closures, trail markings, fencing, and banner tape.
• Visually inspect and test terrain features according to company policy.
• Continuously monitor and maintain terrain features and equipment in the parks.
• Assist with special events, including erecting and maintaining equipment.
• Participate in user education and training.
• Keep skiers and riders moving through the park.
• Assist Patrol with crowd control in the event of an injury.
• Assist with special event setup and teardown.
• Work late as necessary.

Benefits

• Free skiing and riding privileges at 17 resorts.
• Healthcare options for seasonal and year-round employees.
• Discounts on outdoor gear and apparel.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free and discounted lift tickets.
• 25%–50% discount at Palisades and Alpine Food & Beverage locations.
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe-operated retail stores.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Resource Groups supporting BIPOC, disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED