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Race Crew 1-4 - Winter Season *Returning Employees Only*

Winter Park Resort · Winter Park, CO · 1 wk ago
Art & Creative$18–$25.92/hrFull-time

About the Role

Under the direction of the Race Crew Supervisor / Races and Events Manager, the Race Crew I will assist with the preparation and production of events at Winter Park Resort in alpine, freestyle skiing, freeride, snowboarding, and big mountain events. These events may include sanctioned international, national, divisional, collegiate, high school, marketing, employee, NASTAR, and club events. Race Crew I members are expected to act in an official capacity at most events. This role is ideal for a skilled to advanced skier who enjoys working on the hill and takes pride in being part of a team.

This employee may be required to satisfactorily complete the WPRA snowmobile licensing course and maintain a current snowmobile operator's license (dependent upon their Supervisor).

Responsibilities

  • Install fencing and closures
  • Learn course setting skills (NASTAR)
  • Learn how to set up and use various timing equipment
  • Assist with timing of events
  • Learn how to use communication equipment
  • Prepare start and finish areas for events/races
  • Help with the set-up of race communications
  • Responsible for the removal and storage of equipment
  • Maintain race equipment
  • Drive snowmobiles
  • Perform general course maintenance: slipping, shoveling, raking
  • Promote work area cleanliness
  • Set-up and operate timing equipment
  • Responsible for course preparation and setting skills (closures, starts, finish areas, ski racing protection)
  • Complete course dismantling after events/races
  • Help with the set-up of race communications equipment (phones, headsets, and radios)
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on race equipment (phone lines, timing equipment, public address system, poles, and banners)
  • May officiate in races (as required)
  • Administer race policy and procedures
  • May be required to assist with publishing and posting start orders, result sheets, and presenting awards to participants
  • Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees
  • Report and/or correct unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere on the area
  • Keep work area neat and orderly
  • Perform other duties as directed by Supervisors/Coordinators/Managers

Requirements

  • Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record (required if approved to drive a snowmobile)
  • Skis and comfortable ski boots are a must for long days on the hill
  • May operate snowmobiles, use drills, gate wrench, flex pole, fencing, shovels, rakes, timing equipment, stop watches, radios, computers, copy machines, etc.
  • May be required to travel (based on Supervisor's/Manager's discretion)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The primary physical environment is outdoors in ski boots and on skis with high exposure to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, and extreme heights.

  • High level of strenuous activity, often lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the day; must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.
  • Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking on uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
  • Exposure to chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting.
  • Exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude.
  • Exposure to fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products.
  • Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection.
  • Must have visual acuity to differentiate colors (race poles, fences, wires) and depth perception for skiing, course inspections, driving snowmobiles, and banner placement.
  • Must have dexterity, auditory, and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, and equipment.

Benefits

  • Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
  • Discounted friends & family tickets
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
  • Mental health resources for all employees
  • Food & beverage and retail discounts
  • Onsite employee childcare based on availability
  • Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

Pay

Hourly pay: $18.00-$25.92, DOE

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