What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter 25/26: Terrain Park Groomers position at Copper Mountain?
Job Title: Terrain Park Groomer
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.50 to $27.40 , actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.
Job Summary:
We’re hiring Terrain Park Groomers at multiple levels, from entry-level learners to senior operators. All team members assist the Terrain Park Manager and Grooming Supervisor with snow-cat operations, building and maintaining terrain park features, and supporting grooming needs. Higher levels take on additional responsibilities such as leading builds, supporting events, training and motivating the team, and managing daily risk and feature testing.
- This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
- Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
- This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.
Personal Attributes:
- Is honest and has the highest integrity
- Is able to handle and manage confidential information
- Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
- Follows established policies and procedures
- Is supportive of Core Values
- Sets the example for others and is above reproach
- Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
- Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
- Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
- Is flexible with hours and days of work
- Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
- Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work with hand and power tools
- Must have a valid US Driver’s license
- Has worked two or more years on terrain park day staff
- Performs thorough pre and post operation inspection on snow grooming machines
- Performs cleaning of snowcat for operator
- Sets up and starts groomer for Operator
- Must have strong skiing or snowboarding skills and have knowledge of freestyle skiing/riding
Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
- 1 year Terrain Park building experience preferred
- Snowmaking experience preferred
- Google Sketch-up experience preferred
Salary : $21 - $27
