WINTER Seasonal Race Crew
Vernon, NY - USA
Job Summary
Position Purpose:
The Ski Race Crew plays a critical role in supporting Winter4Kids alpine race training and competition environment. This team ensures that race venues are prepared maintained and operated safely and efficiently providing athletes with the highest quality experience. Crew members work closely with coaches officials and program staff to deliver smooth daily training sessions time trials and sanctioned races.
Qualifications:
Strong skiing ability (intermediate/advanced minimum); comfortable skiing varied terrain while carrying equipment.
Prior experience in ski racing alpine competition or mountain operations preferred but not required.
Ability to work outdoors in all winter weather conditions.
Physically capable of lifting carrying and installing race equipment (up to 50 lbs).
Willingness to learn course setting maintenance and race operations procedures.
Strong teamwork communication and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Willingness to learn.
Ability to ski safely and confidently in all snow conditions on varying types of terrain during extreme winter weather for prolonged periods of time.
Responsibilities:
Course Preparation & Maintenance
o Assist with hill setup including fencing safety netting start/finish areas and signage.
o Set slip and maintain training and race courses under the direction of coaches or officials.
o Maintain racing surfaces throughout training and events including snow removal raking and salt application when necessary.
Race Operations
o Support timing and race operations by helping with equipment setup cabling and data logistics.
o Serve as course workers or other assigned roles during races.
o Assist in efficient tear-down and removal of equipment post-training or competition.
Safety & Risk Management
o Monitor athlete and spectator safety around the course and enforce safety protocols.
o Maintain compliance with Winter4Kids US Ski & Snowboard and FIS safety standards.
o Respond appropriately to on-hill incidents and assist ski patrol when needed.
Team & Program Support
o Work collaboratively with coaching staff and volunteers to create a positive environment for athletes.
o Represent Winter4Kids mission by promoting respect teamwork and inclusion.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Assist participants and other employees in race day needs.
Carry and ski with on hill equipment.(Fencing tools ect)
Some physical requirements of this position include standing running some bending stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record prepare and communicate appropriate camper activities/program.
Seasonal part-time role: primarily weekends with some weekday/evening events.
Race days and training sessions may require early mornings and extended hours.
Hourly pay commensurate with experience.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.
Company Mission
Winter4Kidsexists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities. Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity nutritious food and coaching. Lives are changed outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills. Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic life and sport opportunities.
Organizational Mission
At Winter4Kids Welcoming Empathy Embracing and Belonging are our key values and these values are part of everything we do and who we our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self Health Opportunities Mastery and the your time with Winter4Kids you make a difference saving and changing the lives of youth. And thats just the beginning.
Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids youll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people improve health and well-being inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids youll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds perspectives and skill sets. Youll discover new ways to forge relationships find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.
Hourly Pay Rate starting at $15.49
About Company
The National Winter Activity Center is a dedicated environment that will be the home for the Ted Ligety Learn to Ski and the Nordic Rocks programs for the New York, New Jersey areas. It will provide more then 6,000 youth annually with continuous access to an environment that provides ... View more