Terrain Park Foreperson

KILLINGTON PICO SKI RESORT • Killington, VT

4d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Terrain Park Foreman reports to Terrain Park Supervisor and Terrain Park Manager. This role implements daily leadership in the operations and maintenance of Terrain Park venues, providing an exciting and enjoyable experience for guests. This position is primarily for Pico Terrain Parks, but time will be split between Killington and Pico as needed.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid US Driver’s License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in mountainous terrain: frequent walking/hiking up and down uneven terrain in all weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, sleet, and snow)
• Ability to work in noisy environments (hearing protection provided)
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and hike with upwards of 50 pounds of tools and equipment, as well as all types of natural debris commonly found in the woods
• This is a strenuous job – ability to bend, kneel, reach, push, pull and stand for long periods of time is required
• Must be able to lift and carry objects of 50lbs
• Flexibility with scheduling – this position works weekends and holidays
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills: Ability to make decisions work through various operational challenges
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Ability to receive criticism and other feedback from guests and coworkers
• Hardworking team player with ability to take initiative with limited supervision
• Ski and/or snowboard at an advanced level in all possible conditions
• Ability to ski and/or snowboard while carrying tools and equipment
• Strong understanding of Freestyle Terrain and risk management best practices
• Ability to work outside on mountainous terrain in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of terrain park building and maintenance experience
• Experience operating snowmobiles in a resort setting
• Ability to use freestyle terrain features at an advanced level is beneficial but not required
• Strong understanding of freestyle skiing/snowboarding culture and industry trends
• Knowledge of proper operation of various power tools and other hand-held equipment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organized daily opening and closing of each Terrain Park
• Daily supervision of Park Crew
• Delegate and distribute Park Crew amongst the various Terrain Parks to ensure a Terrain Park Staff presence to mountain guests
• Assist Park Supervisor and Manager with short- and long-term design and layout goals
• Train Park Crew on proper feature maintenance (raking, shoveling)
• Responsible for all daily feature maintenance/inspection logs
• Set example for Park Crew by practicing safe riding habits in the park and excellent customer service
• Authority to make decisions on the snow regarding the opening, closing of a feature
• Regular meetings with the Park Supervisor and staff for long- and short-term planning
• Participate and contribute to daily Snow Plan/other operational meetings
• Communicate nightly grooming needs to Supervisor/Manager and Terrain Park Grooming team
• Assisting in the construction of boxes, rails, wall rides, etc. when necessary
• Be a presence in the terrain park rain or shine
• Functions as an ambassador of Killington Mountain, modeling and sharing the Killington “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff
• Oversee daily activities of assigned Park staff and volunteer personnel
• The job operates within the established parameters. The Terrain Park Foreman is accountable for all on hill staff actions. They can also decide when a park feature should be open, closed, or removed
• Converses with park staff when they have made an error, as well as fills out park incident forms when an injury occurs
• Scheduling and assigning work- Assigning work throughout the day involving but not limited to, raking, digging, flagging, painting and roping certain features
• Training- On safety, tool usage, VOSHA topics
• Disciplinary actions- verbal warnings/discussions as needed – further action should be handled with the support of the Supervisor and/or Manager

Benefits

• Optional company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability & long-term disability offerings
• 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off, holiday and sick pay
• Free season pass for employee/dependents
• Privileges at several other resorts
• Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, friends & family tickets, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED