Competition Event Services Staff

About the role

Responsible for race and event setup and tear down, course and event maintenance. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Must be able and willing to provide all customers and employees with top quality customer service in all situations at all times.
• Assists in setting courses, shoveling snow, setting fencing, salting courses (each bag weighs approx. 50 lbs.) and timing races.
• Carries all types of snow fencing, up to 70 lbs.
• Skis in all snow conditions.
• Sets up and tears down start and finish areas for races and events.
• Set up and tear down fencing and rope closures for races and events.
• Carries up to 50 lbs. of race equipment to course site.
• Creates and maintains race course by side-slipping, shoveling, raking and other means.
• Assists with registration of the participants
• Assists with set up and tear down of special events, tents, displays, etc.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• Expert skier
• Must be able to work in high stress type situations.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented

Qualifications

• Education, i.e. High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working with the public

Preferred qualifications

• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• USSA Officials Certifications
• Course setting experience
• Knowledge of ski and/or snowboard racing.

Physical requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and ski.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 25lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working conditions

• Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

Equipment used

• Timing equipment, gates, two-way radios, shovels, electrical equipment, drills, snowmobile, rope reels

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Base hourly pay range: $18.00-$32.14 per hour.