What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mountain Experience Supervisor position at BOGUS BASIN RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
Description
Why Bogus Basin?
Where Mountain Life Meets City Living: Enjoy the rare opportunity to work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving arts and food scene, Boise offers urban amenities with small-town charm, just 16 miles from the slopes.
Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people; not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome.
Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life with none of the resort town isolation.
Job Summary
The Mountain Experience Supervisor is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering Bogus Basin’s on-mountain production needs across all seasons. This position oversees the setup, maintenance, and teardown of infrastructure for events, Terrain Based Learning Experience, Mountain Troll Experience, and Winter Terrain Parks. A passion for outdoor mountain recreation, a strong eye for production quality, and an ability to lead hands-on crews in challenging environments are key.
Job Responsibilities & Duties
- Schedule and oversee production support for all mountain programs and events.
- Manage daily winter production for Mountain Troll Experience, Terrain-Based Learning Experience, Winter Terrain Parks, and general base area signage/activation.
- Coordinate equipment, infrastructure, fencing, signage, and material needs across seasons.
- Serve as production liaison with multiple departments.
- Annually co-develop and execute Bogus Basin’s Terrain Park Plan.
- Lead winter terrain park builds in collaboration with snowcat operators.
- Audit daily Mountain Experience Crew Member task logs to ensure completion.
- Support production for large group and private events as needed.
- Ensure all production meets safety standards.
- Maintain, inventory, and repair equipment and supplies.
- Train and supervise Mountain Experience Crew Members
Requirements
Required Skills, Traits, and Abilities
Soft Skills
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Detail-oriented with high quality and safety standards.
- Self-motivated problem solver.
- Strong communication skills.
Hard Skills
- 2 years in mountain operations, event production, or terrain park.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong skiing or snowboarding ability.
- Skilled with a variety of hand tools – light machinery preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Outdoor mountain environment with variable weather.
- Ability to ski/snowboard with tools and equipment.
- Requires frequent manual labor tasks.
- Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Application assistance available upon request.