Bike Park Trail Crew

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Summer 2025!

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $15 - 15.25 per hour based on experience
• Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season
• Seasonal: This position is available from Late May to the Beginning of October, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
• Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Featuring one of the largest trail systems in the East, a certified IMBA Ride Center, and host to noteworthy events like Downhill Southeast, WV Enduro Series, and the 2024 UCI Cross Country Marathon World Championships, Snowshoe Bike Park is recognized as one of the best in the U.S. With legendary berms, jumps drops and flow for every appetite. This position is responsible for the building, repair, and maintenance of Bike Park trails utilizing heavy equipment including but not limited to excavators, skid steers, dozers, etc. in accordance with the goals and objectives set forth by the trail crew foreman.

Job Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and appropriate trail ratings. Constructs "go-arounds" on blue, black, and double black diamond trails to provide low-risk alternatives. Manages water drainage to minimize erosion and enhance trail sustainability.
• Ensures proper finish on trail work by clearing debris, seeding disturbed areas, and maintaining berms and features. Performs manual labor and operates heavy equipment like excavators, skid steers, ATVs, and chainsaws. Ensures safety during equipment operation and conducts regular equipment inspections.
• Monitors the bike park for hazards, including downed trees, erosion, and damaged signage. Coordinates with the bike park and patrol teams on trail closures, repairs, and maintenance. Ensures proper signage on new trails and features before opening and confirms approval from the bike park and patrol managers.
• Provides safety discussions for the team and maintains a presence at races and events, offering support as needed. Assists with other bike park operations and events as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• Must be an Downhill Mountain Biker and have the ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park
• Well versed in all aspects of cross-country biking to meet demands of growing sport
• 2 years previous trail building and maintenance experience, preferably in a bike park environment
• 2 years previous heavy equipment, chainsaws and power tools experience.
• 2 years experience operating a variety of heavy equipment in a trail building capacity

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.