What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trail Crew position at BOGUS BASIN RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
Description
Join the Team:
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.
The Trail Crew position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Bike Park trails and other mountain bike and hiking trails on the mountain, while providing quality customer service.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Annual maintenance of all trails at Bogus Basin including Ridge to Rivers trails.
- Conduct all safety checks.
- Maintain condition of the biking and hiking trails throughout the season.
- Advise and assist guests using the trails.
- Assist with the organization of the Community race series as well as other biking and running races.
- Immediately inform Trails Manager of any condition or occurrence which may adversely affect the safety of the trail system.
- Present a professional and positive image of the company while interacting with guests and other Bogus employees.
- Non-Essential Functions of the Job
- Assist in mountain rescue efforts, if necessary.
- Perform other related tasks, as necessary.
Requirements
- Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission.
- Experience riding mountain bikes preferred.
- Ability to ride majority of all of Bogus Basin's trails.
- Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to use hand tools including a rake, pulaski, shovel, and broom.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds above shoulder level.
- Ability to safely ride and hike all designated routes.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to complete a background check.
Working Conditions
- The majority of time is spent in an outdoor environment.
- Position is regularly exposed to inclement weather.
- Vibration and noise are present in the work environment.
- Personal Appearance
- When in the public eye, your personal appearance is an important part of the product we offer our guests. You should come to work neatly groomed and in uniform. In addition to the uniform shirt trail crew need the following equipment:
- Suitable hiking boots
- Work gloves, durable and in good repair
- Hat or sun protection and suitable eyewear.
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.