Job Details: Job Location: Purgatory Resort - DURANGO, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00Hourly,
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