Parks Foreman
General Purpose:
This role functions as the lead field and administrative assistant for the Parks Supervisor, bridging on-mountain crew management with technical oversight. The Parks Foreman is responsible for overseeing field teams while managing mapping, logistical coordination, training initiatives, and equipment inventories. This position is vital for maintaining department standards, organizing institutional records, and ensuring precise technical reporting for all summer and winter operations, ranging from bike trail maintenance and construction, to terrain park operations and testing.
This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents. All full time, year round positions are eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular wages. For a full list of benefits visit Employee Resource Site.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist the Parks Supervisor with planning, coordination, and execution of department operations and special projects
- Develop and maintain digital maps, project folders, GPS data, infrastructure inventories, and department documentation
- Document field work through photographs, mapping, and organized project records
- Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), inspection forms, training materials, and operational documentation
- Track department projects, capital improvements, equipment inventories, maintenance records, and project progress
- Coordinate equipment, vehicles, supplies, purchasing requests, and department logistics
- Perform and oversee equipment, vehicle, and NO/GO inspections while maintaining accurate maintenance records
- Assist with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, employee training, and departmental record keeping
- Support field operations across bike and terrain park construction, maintenance, testing and operations as needed
- Communicate project status, documentation, and operational needs with supervisors and other Mountain Operations departments
- Identify opportunities to improve organization, efficiency, documentation, and standardization across the department
- Maintain accountability for assigned projects while ensuring accurate records and timely completion of administrative responsibilities
Other Responsibilities:
- Assist with long-term planning, budgeting, and capital project development
- Support development of department standards, training programs, and operational procedures
- Maintain organized digital filing systems, spreadsheets, and project archives
- Research equipment, supplies, vendors, and operational improvements
- Promote professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the department
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Must have Down hill mountain biking and terrain park riding experience at an advanced to expert level. Must be comfortable riding advanced features, with a willingness to progress
- Strong organizational, technical, and leadership skills with experience in outdoor operations, construction, mountain biking, terrain park, or related fields preferred.
- Experience using hand tools for extended durations in strenuous environments
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle including snow mobiles, side by sides, and trucks
- Must be comfortable working around heavy equipment
- Power tool experience preferred
- Previous feature building and maintenance experience preferred
- Strong leadership and organizational abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital
- mapping software
- Mechanical aptitude and equipment familiarity
- Initiative, professionalism, accountability, and sound decision-making
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple crews and departments
Preferred:
- Supervisory or crew leadership experience
- Chainsaw and heavy equipment experience
- Experience with CalTopo, GPS mapping, GIS, or similar software
- Technical writing, SOP, or JHA development experience
- Bike park, terrain park, or mountain operations experience
- OSHA, USFS, or equipment safety certifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in construction, bike park, terrain park, mountain operations, or a related field preferred
- Previous foreman, crew lead, project coordinator, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Experience with technical documentation, mapping, equipment management, or project coordination preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and digital record management preferred
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
This position will require working holidays.
Mountain Environment: The primary physical environment in which this position works is outdoors with a high exposure level to heat, cold, snow, wind, rain, mud, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc... The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Frequently lifting a weight of 50+ pounds throughout the day. Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, degreasing, and painting. UltraViolet radiation from the sun is enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities including but not limited to; cleaning, painting and fabrication of wood and metal products. Noise generated by snow mobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn