What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter Mountain Experience Crew Member position at BOGUS BASIN RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC?
Description
Join the Team: Mountain Experience Crew Member
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Boise National Forest, ID | Full-Time, Seasonal
Help create unforgettable experiences on the mountain by joining the Mountain Experience Crew at Bogus Basin. This team plays a vital role in shaping safe, high-quality terrain parks, facilities, and on-hill experiences that make every guest’s visit memorable.
Why Bogus Basin?
Where City Meets Adventure: Just 16 miles from Boise, Bogus Basin offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and mountain lifestyle. Enjoy quick access to the city’s vibrant culture and the breathtaking outdoors of the Boise National Forest.
Mission-Driven, Community-Focused:
As a nonprofit, Bogus Basin reinvests all earnings back into the mountain, ensuring affordability, inclusivity, and year-round access for the community. Every role here directly supports a mission of serving the Treasure Valley and beyond.
Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors:
As part of the team, you’ll enjoy perks like a free season pass, discounts on gear, and the chance to immerse yourself in skiing, snowboarding, and mountain recreation all season long.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Mountain Experience Crew Member, you’ll help maintain Bogus Basin’s terrain parks, learning zones, and event spaces to the highest standards of safety and quality. Your work ensures that guests of all ages and skill levels can enjoy fun, safe, and professional mountain experiences.
A Day in the Life
Each day starts with preparing and maintaining mountain facilities, ensuring terrain features, signage, and event areas are safe, functional, and ready for guests. You’ll shape and rake park features, set up fencing and signage, animate unique guest experiences like the Troll Experience, and provide event support. Expect variety, teamwork, and hands-on work that keeps the mountain “event ready” at all times.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Shape, rake, and maintain all terrain park features (jumps, rails, landings, decks, transitions, etc.).
- Set up, maintain, and tear down terrain parks as directed by the Terrain Park Leader.
- Visually inspect and test features daily, reporting potential safety issues immediately.
- Complete daily park logbooks as required.
- Set up and maintain all signage and fencing for Terrain Parks and Terrain Based Learning areas.
- Set up, maintain, and animate Troll Experience displays and signage.
- Assist in setting up wayfinding and base area signage.
- Support and set up venues for all Bogus Basin events.
- Execute event setup and breakdown.
- Provide operational support and guest service during events.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of event gear.
- What You Bring to Bogus Basin
- At least 16 years of age.
- Advanced level skiing or snowboarding ability.
- One year of customer service experience preferred.
- Basic CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to lift and ski/snowboard with 50 pounds.
- Basic knowledge of snow conditions, jumps, take-offs, landings, transitions, and ideal conditions for features.
Requirements
What You Bring to Bogus Basin
- At least 16 years of age.
- Advanced level skiing or snowboarding ability.
- One year of customer service experience preferred.
- Basic CPR and First Aid certification.
- Ability to lift and ski/snowboard with 50 pounds.
- Basic knowledge of snow conditions, jumps, take-offs, landings, transitions, and ideal conditions for features.
What We Offer
Competitive seasonal pay based on experience.
Free Bogus Basin season pass plus discounts on lessons, rentals, retail, and food & beverage.
Employee perks including reciprocal mountain pass benefits.
Opportunities for growth, training, and community involvement in a nonprofit setting.
Be Part of Something Bigger
Join a mission-driven team where your work directly enhances the guest experience and strengthens the community. At Bogus Basin, every day is a chance to make an impact while being part of something fun, rewarding, and bigger than yourself.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
