Terrain Park Ranger

Title: Terrain Park Ranger (Full/Part Time)
Department: Mountain Operations
Reports to: Terrain Park Supervisors & Terrain Park Manager

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Terrain Park Supervisor & Terrain Park Manager, the Terrain Park Ranger is responsible for building and maintaining our terrain parks & features. The Terrain Park Ranger will use safe and effective methods in performing their duties, to ensure a high-quality terrain park setup and safety for the skiers and snowboarders of Mt Seymour. Mt Seymour has a variety of terrain parks/features that must be hand-groomed multiple times per day. Terrain Park Rangers are also responsible for marking hazards, ensuring signage is in place, and testing our features.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• To uphold Mt Seymour’s mandate, “To excite and engage everyone in mountain recreation by providing fun, safe and enriching experiences”.
• To uphold Mt Seymour’s Core Values: Safety, Fun, Integrity, Accessibility and Environmental Stewardship.
• To promote a safe and positive atmosphere for all Mt Seymour guests and staff.
• Report and rectify any unsafe acts.
• To use shovels, rakes, and other equipment to manually shape and maintain terrain park features to predetermined specifications.
• Neat and accurate record keeping, including the daily Terrain Park Inspection Log.
• Ensure signage, fencing, and feature markers are properly set up throughout the day.
• Install and reset features by hand.
• To keep the terrain parks and facilities clean of debris and garbage.
• To ensure guest users abide by the park rules and promote responsible riding.
• To uphold the Alpine Responsibility Code.
• Help event staff with set-up, tear-down, feature maintenance, and crowd control.
• To communicate with guests to keep them informed on projects and encourage their feedback.
• Other related duties as required.

THIS POSITION IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF

• You enjoy spending your day in the Terrain Park.
• You can work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• You can shovel and rake snow for long periods of time.
• You can sustain physical activity for the entirety of your 8hr shift.
• You want to share the stoke with our guests and keep the energy high.

WHAT WE REQUIRE FROM YOU

• Strong level skiing and/or snowboarding ability.
• Terrain Park maintenance experience preferred.
• A good understanding of terrain parks.
• A positive and friendly attitude in all winter weather conditions.
• Able to follow directions and work unsupervised.
• Available to work early mornings/night shifts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Seasonal position, December through to mid-April.
• $18 - $18.75 per hour, depending on experience.
• Complimentary season pass and shuttle bus pass.
• Range of industry discounts and perks.