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

Race Crew I

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

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 employee may be required satisfactorily complete the WPRA snowmobile licensing course and maintain a current snowmobile operator's license (dependent upon their Supervisor). This is a job for a skilled to advanced skier, who enjoys working out on the hill and takes pride in being part of a team. The 'Race Crew I' will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.

Hourly pay: $18.00-$25.92, DOE

Install fencing and closures

Learn course setting skills (NASTAR)

Learn how 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 snow mobiles

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 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

Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record – Will be 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)

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors in ski boots and on skis with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...

The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common. Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs.

Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.

Exposure to:
Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. 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 to be worn.

Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

Must have the 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Winter Park Resort is an equal opportunity employer.