Terrain Park Crew

Job Details

Job Location:

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort
- Wenatchee, WA 98801, Position Type:
Seasonal, Salary Range: $17.13 - $18.33 Hourly, Job Category:
Mountain Operations, Terrain Park
- Crew Member

Class/Group:
Hourly/Exempt or Non-Exempt, Group III or IV

Reports to:

Terrain Park Manager

Pay Range: $17.13-$18.33/hr

Supervises: N/A

Status:
Winter Seasonal, Full-Time or Part-Time

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Park Staff are responsible for the daily upkeep, safety, and creative development of the Terrain Parks at Mission Ridge. This role includes guest interaction, snow shaping, feature maintenance, signage setup, and snow removal, while ensuring a clean and safe environment for freestyle skiing and riding.

The Park Staff must be safety-focused, possess strong terrain awareness, and demonstrate a passion for freestyle terrain. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Mission Ridge’s policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations. Flexibility, physical stamina, and teamwork are critical, as this role requires coordination with multiple departments and adaptability to changing mountain conditions.

A high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Previous experience working in terrain parks or with freestyle features is also preferred. Candidates must demonstrate a strong understanding of freestyle terrain risk mitigation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Terrain Park Maintenance :
  Maintain terrain parks across the mountain, including rope lines, take-offs, signage, closures, and snow and metal features (e.g., boxes, rails, jumps).
• Risk Mitigation:
  Observe and identify conditions that could affect freestyle terrain use and take steps to mitigate or communicate these risks.
• Interdepartmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with various on-mountain departments to support operational needs and event preparation.
• Operational Awareness:
  Follow resort policies and procedures aimed at supporting responsible and consistent operations.
• Feature Designand Construction :
  Assistthedesigning, building, and maintaining creative freestyle features using hand tools and snow shaping techniques.
• Event Support:
  Supportspecialeventsandterrain-basedprojectsacrossdepartmentsasneeded.
• Flexible Scheduling:
  Adapttovaryingshifttimesandmountainconditions; weekendsandholidays required.

• Tool Proficiency:
  
  Skilledinusinghandandpowertoolsforfeatureconstructionandrepair.
• Guest Service:
  
  Friendlydemeanorandabilitytoassistandcommunicatewithguestsinhelpful,respectful manner.
• Communication:
  
  Strongcommunicationskillsforeffectivecoordinationwithteammatesandsupervisors.
• Mountain Riding Skills  :
  
  Mustbeabletoskiorsnowboardacrossallterrainat Mission Ridge .

Park Staff work outdoors in all weather conditions,including snow, ice, wind, cold, and heat. The role involves working near moving mechanical equipment and often requires long hours of physical labor. Flexibility, endurance, and resilience are key to success in this high-demand, fast-paced mountain environment.

This role requires extended use of hand tools and the ability to perform physical labor in challenging conditions. Employees must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more with good technique. Good vision—including color, peripheral, and depth perception—is essential. The position requires problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to variable tasks and terrain.