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Terrain Park Worker - Winter 25-26

The Little Nell

The Little Nell

Aspen, CO, USA
Posted on Jul 25, 2025

Company Description

ABOUT ASPEN SKIING COMPANY

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

Summary

The Terrain Park Worker plays a hands-on role in the daily setup, maintenance, and safe operation of the terrain parks and halfpipe, ensuring features are maintained to the highest standards. This role supports event preparation by installing and breaking down park elements, while also serving as a visible and approachable presence for guests. With a focus on safety, creativity, and guest engagement, the Terrain Park Worker helps deliver an exceptional on-mountain experience for riders of all levels. This position reports to the Terrain Park Director.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 1, 2025 for the 2025-26 Winter Season

Essential Job Functions

  • Daily maintenance including raking, shoveling, salting and setting up/breaking down banners, flags, signage, fencing, etc.
  • Inspect features daily
  • Tests features as directed by park management
  • Reports guest injuries to ski patrol and assist at accident scene
  • Operate salt monkey and snowmobile if scheduled
  • Educates park users and promotes terrain park etiquette
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Fluent in English required; some Spanish helpful
  • Working knowledge of park layout/design and park event experience preferred
  • Successful completion of ASC snowmobile licensing training preferred
  • Successful completion of ASC chainsaw certification preferred
  • First Aid certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of park design/lay out and event experience preferred
  • Knowledge of safely handling and operating heavy and dangerous machinery
  • Basic understanding and use of Google Sketch Up
  • Comfortable working on mountain terrain including steep grades
  • Knowledge of company policies and procedures
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
  • Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
  • Follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to be a team player, working collaboratively with others
  • Basic industry terminology
  • Demonstrates expertise in the technical aspect of the job

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time
  • Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
  • Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:
Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

  • Paid Time Off Programs
  • Paid Leave Programs
  • Employee Ski Pass
  • Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

Aspen One participates in E-Verify.

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