Terrain Park Attendant

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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 

•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

•    401(k) Retirement Plan 

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    Excellent training and professional development

•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Terrain Park Attendants help create and maintain freestyle terrain environments around the mountain to provide reasonably safe and enjoyable experiences for guests. This position assists with the designing, building, shaping, and maintenance of terrain parks, as well as monitors park activity, educates guests on terrain park safety and etiquette, performs daily feature inspections, and helps maintain the overall appearance and functionality of the terrain parks. The Attendant serves as a positive ambassador for the resort while promoting a culture of safety, progression, and inclusivity.

Job Specifications:  

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr 

Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027 

Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 

Housing Availability: Yes 

Job Responsibilities:

Assist with the construction and daily maintenance of terrain park features

Assist with daily terrain park operations including opening, inspecting, testing, and closing features and parks

Install, maintain, and monitor signage/banners, boundary ropes/fencing, entries/exits and other safety elements

Monitor terrain park areas to promote safe guest behavior and adherence to resort policies

Report hazards, damage, maintenance concerns, incidents, and unsafe conditions to terrain park management

Assist with special events, freestyle competitions, and other marketing/promotional activations

Interact positively with guests, identifying educational opportunities and providing excellent customer service at all times

Communicate clearly and effectively via 2-way radio

Support other Mountain Operations departments as assigned

Job Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to communicate fluently in English

Intermediate or higher skiing or snowboarding ability on all snow surface conditions

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to follow safety procedures and operational guidelines

Dependable, punctual, and capable of working independently as well as with a team

Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and peak periods

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, ski, or snowboard for extended periods

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to work in cold, snowy, windy, and changing mountain weather conditions

Ability to bend, stoop, climb, shovel, and perform physically demanding outdoor tasks

Work Environment:

Outdoor mountain environment with exposure to snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and variable weather conditions

Fast-paced operational setting requiring continual awareness of guest activity and safety conditions

Regular interaction with guests, ski patrol, lift operations, grooming, and other mountain departments

Key Competencies:

Safety Awareness

Guest Service Excellence

Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Professionalism

Problem Solving

Situational Awareness

Accountability

  Preferred:

1+ years of experience in terrain park or mountain operations

Familiarity with current terrain park trends and feature design principles 

Experience with guest service or outdoor recreation operations

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

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  516902

Reference Date: 08/26/2026 

Job Code Function: Terrain Park