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Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
Job Title: Terrain Park Hand Crew Level 3
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $18.50 to $20.40+, 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:
The Hand Crew Level 3 position is a senior role within the terrain park crew, responsible for supporting daily park operations while taking on leadership, build, and layout responsibilities. This role assists with feature construction and installation, leads small builds and maintenance projects, and mentors Levels 1 and 2 crew members. Level 3 employees act as on-hill leaders, coordinating daily tasks when Leads or Supervisors are unavailable. They demonstrate advanced terrain park skills, proactive communication, and professionalism, ensuring the parks remain safe, high quality, and aligned with Woodward Copper's standards for guest experience and freestyle terrain excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes all responsibilities of Levels 1 and 2, plus:

• Leads small feature builds and rebuilds with minimal supervision, including shaping, raking, packing, and final quality control.
• Supports Park layout design and implementation, assisting Leads with measuring, spacing, and setting features.
• Conducts advanced maintenance and minor repairs, including basic welding prep or finishing work under supervision.
• Acts as an on-hill leader and shift lead when Leads or Supervisors are unavailable, coordinating daily maintenance tasks among crew.
• Provides training for Level 1 and 2 crew members on feature maintenance standards, guest interactions, and safety protocols.
• Assists with feature transportation and installation using heavy equipment support, ensuring safe rigging and handling procedures.
• Plays an active role in event setup, build, maintenance, and teardown, understanding event build standards and timelines.
• Proactively identifies operational needs, potential hazards, or layout improvement opportunities and communicates them clearly to Leads and Managers.
• Demonstrates strong professionalism, leadership, and problem-solving, setting the standard for crew performance and guest engagement.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• 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 day 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 move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a cold alpine environment on uneven terrain for long periods of time.
• Must have a valid US Driver's license.
• Must be able to communicate with immediate supervisor-oral and written.
• Must be able to follow all policies as described in the employee handbook.
• Must be able to ski/ride with tools or equipment.
• Required to use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, drills, etc.
• Must be able to be to work on time.
• This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

• Minimum of 1 full season working in terrain park operations (Level 1 or equivalent at another resort).
• Proficiency in park maintenance tasks, including raking, edging lips and landings, and maintaining features to standard.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools, such as shovels, rakes, drills, and saws.
• Familiarity with terrain park safety protocols and freestyle risk management practices.
• Ability to operate snowmobiles or UTVs for park maintenance duties (with proper training and certification).
• Exposure to small to medium snowcat operations or shadowing grooming tasks is a plus.
• Strong feature evaluation and rebuilding skills, understanding takeoff and landing geometry.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity.
• High situational awareness in busy park environments to ensure personal and guest safety.
• Basic equipment maintenance knowledge, including rails, boxes, signage, and fencing.
• Effective problem-solving and adaptability, especially during rapid weather changes or urgent repairs.
• Clear communication skills with crew leads and grooming teams regarding feature needs or safety issues.
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership potential to guide Level 1 crew members when needed.
• Basic freestyle riding skills (ski or snowboard) to confidently test features within ability.
• Experience with guest interaction or coaching in freestyle environments is a plus.

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, August 12th.
POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.
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