Terrain Park Attendant - Mt. Brighton - PT - Seasonal - Brighton, MI

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

The Terrain Park Attendant is responsible for the guest experience in the terrain park.  Specifically, the Terrain Park Attendant maintains and assists in constructing terrain park features, fences and signage; assists in preparing park for special events; monitors park for possible safety issues; and tests park features in compliance with safety guidelines. 

As a benefit, employees of Mt. Brighton receive free season pass access to skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Brighton and at all Vail Resorts properties in the US and Canada.  Eligible dependents may receive the same access for minimal cost.  Opportunities for advancement abound, including the chance to Extend Your Winter by working at another Vail Resort in the spring.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                   

• Provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times.  Advise and assist guests by interacting and responding to all guests in a courteous, efficient manner.
• Maintain and assist in constructing terrain park features, which includes hand shaping, shoveling, raking, setting up, breaking down, etc.
• Assist in preparing park for special events, by erecting scaffolding, tents, placing banners, etc.
• Assist with all daily needs of the Terrain Park department; responsible for opening and/or closing procedures.
• Contribute feedback on terrain park design, layout, fabrication and maintenance.
• Inspect all terrain park features through patrolling and testing in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Responsible for maintenance and safety of all terrain park features, signs, promotional items, boundaries, pods and resort ropes.
• Responsible for guest relations and education.
• Oversee and maintain safe operation of the Terrain Parks. Identify and take action to resolve any hazards, obstacles for guest and employee safety.  Assist Ski Patrol with injuries.
• Provide documentation on daily inspection logs.
• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalent – Preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age – Preferred
• Professionalism and strong guest service skills, attention to detail and timeliness.
• Flexible schedule required during peak times throughout the year.
• Must be willing to work evenings, holidays and weekends – Required.
• Must either snowboard or ski with advanced ability as determined by management. Skiing/Riding requirements include the ability to ski/ride 80% of features in the terrain parks – Required.
• Self-starter with the ability to work well with others.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form including communicating on the mountain radio.
• Previous Terrain Park experience – Preferred.
• Physical strength and ability to: work outside in rapidly changing winter environment for long periods of time; shovel and rake snow surfaces; walk, kneel, stoop, bend frequently; lift up to 75 lbs.  

Work with a team that’s passionate about providing world-class experiences at one of the legendary Midwest family winter destinations. An easy drive from many southeast Michigan cities, Mt. Brighton is truly the place where Epic begins offering year-round amenities from skiing to golf and mountain biking.Become part of the Mt. Brighton family. 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 142768