Terrain & Bike Parks - Trail Crew Member

Working at Tamarack is an incredibly rewarding and magical experience. Not only will you be working in a beautiful mountain environment, but you will also receive amazing employee perks like a season pass for you and your family, resort discounts, free childcare and more!

Tamarack Resort offers a comprehensive benefits package including free childcare, season passes, employee housing in our brand-new housing units, resort discounts, 401k, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more! We are passionate about guest service and delivering memorable experiences to all who enjoy Tamarack.

Mountains, meadows and lakes are for everyone, and our resort community is no different. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in hiring, training, and career advancement. We celebrate and respect our diverse team members and guests.

SUMMARY  

The Bike Park Trail Crew will work under the direction of the Parks Manager & the Director of Mountain Operations. The primary duties are maintaining or improving existing bike trails, creating new trails, and infrastructure to IMBA standards of design and maintenance. Trail Crew will ensure the safety of all Tamarack Resort Bike Trails on property.  The Bike Park Trail & Build Crew often assists other Mountain Operations Crews.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned, including weekend work.

• Assist in the removal of hazards on trails and maintain proper markings.
• Continually monitor trail condition and safety
• Ensure safety requirements are met for guests and staff
• Build new trails and features and refurbish and maintain existing trails and features.
• Assist with special events, such as bike races, and festivals.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Provide excellent customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must enjoy working and interacting with the public
• Able to prioritize work and work without constant supervision.
• Able to take direction and comprehend complex task instruction and follow through to completion.
• Ability to multi task.
• Comfortable working outside in a high-altitude environment during inclement weather.
• Must be over 18 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Requires knowledge of computer hardware, word-processing, spreadsheet and data base software, prefer experience with Microsoft Office.  Requires knowledge of business letter writing and business forms; office procedures, business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation, filing systems; and common office machines and their operation.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience in the outdoors and/or recreation preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets the standards required by Tamarack Food & Beverage.

• CPR/1^st Aid Certified
• Ability to obtain Idaho Guides License for rafting

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent in English

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to identify problems and derive possible solutions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling squatting, twisting/turning from waist and pushing/pulling objects.
• Will be working with hands and fingers, lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds horizontally and vertically on a regular basis.
• Near and far vision as well as good depth perception and color vision are important. Frequent use of senses.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• able to work in fluctuating temperatures

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Weekend and holiday work will be required
• Hazardous Weather