Winter 25/26: Terrain Park Hand Crew Lead na Powdr

Location: Frisco, Colorado

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Terrain Park Hand Crew Lead

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.50 to $22.80+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. 

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.  Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.  

Job Summary:
Implement daily leadership in the operations and maintenance of Terrain Park and Half Pipe venues, providing an exciting and enjoyable experience for the guests. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily opening and closing of each Terrain Parks/Halfpipes 

• Daily supervision of Terrain Park Hand Crew 

• Ensure a daily presents of Hand Crew staff in each park to interact with the guest 

• Assist Terrain Park Manager and Supervisors with short and long term design and layout goals 

• Work with Hand Crew Supervisor train Terrain Park Hand Crew on proper feature maintenance and job safety. 

• Responsible for all daily feature maintenance logs 

• Set example for Terrain Park Day Crew by practicing safe riding habits in the park, hard work and excellent customer service   

• Authority to make decisions on the snow regarding the opening, closing of a feature 

• Regular meetings with the Terrain Park Manager, Hand Crew Supervisor and staff for long and short term planning 

• Assisting in the construction of boxes, rails, wall rides, etc. when necessary 

• Be a presence in the terrain park rain or shine  

• Must be able to give as much focus on beginner parks as large parks 

• Daily assessment of risk as well as inspections and testing of features 

• May be asked to help with hiring, firing and evaluations of Hand Crew. 

• Contact PHQ with park/pipe opening and closing times and status. 

• Open or close features depending on conditions. 

• Event set up, support, and tear down. 

• Help maintain traffic flow in parks. 

• Keep Park and Pipe venues free of trash. 

• Report accidents to patrol and assist when needed. Help secure site. 

• Maintain and repair terrain park equipment and maintain cleanliness of equipment storage areas. 

• Be up to date with current trends in snowboarding and skiing. 

• Help improve the overall park program to improve the guest experience  

Administration Duties: 

• Daily maintenance logs 

• Attendance at meetings as necessary 

• Help supervisor with ongoing development of standard operating procedures within the Terrain Park to keep up with industry trends 

Guest Service Duties: 

• Provide exceptional guest service by creating a fun/innovative Terrain Park 

• Stay current with industry trends 

• Interact with guests and answer any questions in a friendly and helpful manner 

Other Duties as Assigned: 

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.  

• Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “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. 

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Daily overseeing of up to 6 Terrain Park Hand Crew employees. 

Personal Attributes:

• Is honest and has the highest integrity 

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information 

• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines 

• Follows established policies and procedures 

• Is supportive of Core Values 

• Sets the example for others and is above reproach 

• Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules. 

• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues. 

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment 

• Is flexible with hours and days of work 

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week 

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life 

Basic Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Must be able to ski/ride with tools or equipment. 

• Required to use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, drills, etc. 

• Must be able to work in cold alpine environment on uneven terrain. 

• Must have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions 

• Must be able to communicate with immediate supervisor—oral and written. 

• Must be able to follow all policies as described in the employee handbook. 

• Must have a valid US Driver’s license 

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Must have friendly, outgoing personality with commitment to provide the best experience for the guests at all times. 

• Must have strong leadership and management skills. 

• Must be cool headed and able to receive criticism from guests. 

• Must be a hard working team player and a self-starter able to take initiative. 

• Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE TESTED FOR ABILITY PRIOR TO STARTING WORK. 

• Must have at least two year Terrain Park/Half Pipe experience. 

• Must be able to assist in running special events/contests. 

• Basic First Aid/CPR highly recommended. 

• Schedule flexibility and some overtime may be necessary. 

• Must be able to make rational decisions in regards to the design and maintenance of terrain features. 

• Must have basic computer skills with Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and PowerPoint 

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, September 17th.

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.

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