Terrain Park Foreperson

Terrain Park Foreperson

Job Details

Job Location

Killington, VT

Position Type

Full-Time Year Round

Job Shift

Day

Description

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: Starting wage $18.75, adjusted based on experience

Benefits: Full-time, year-round, benefited position including:

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.)

Job Summary:

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.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

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

This job description is an overview of the various responsibilities for this job and is not an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. Employees should be prepared to accept and adapt to new responsibilities and support other departments as needed throughout the season

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Positions overseen: Terrain Park Attendants

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

Basic Qualifications:

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

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Qualifications

Preferred Experience and Skills:

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

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work efficiently individually and with a team

Ability to follow specific directions to complete tasks

Willingness to learn new skills and expand knowledge of trail building and maintenance

Ability to follow and enforce established policies and procedures

Good organizational and time management skills

Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage confidential information pertaining to operations, guest incidents, and employee incidents

Professional appearance - adheres to all grooming guidelines

Flexible with scheduling around operational and departmental needs