About this role
Position Summary
Race Crew members are responsible for supporting race operations by managing start procedures and/or operate timing systems. Whether you are sending racers out of the gate or capturing their official times down to the fraction of a second, you are essential to the thrill, fairness, and precision of every run. This role requires focus, consistency, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the start gate and signal racers to begin their run
- Ensure racers are prepared and positioned correctly before starting
- Maintain alertness and consistency throughout race sessions
- Communicate clearly with racers and race officials
- Monitor start area and follow established procedures
- Operate timing equipment to accurately record race results
- Monitor timing systems for accuracy and troubleshoot basic issues
- Remain attentive, detail-oriented and focused while working in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Communicate timing information clearly to race officials
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of race times
- Complete required trainings as assigned by mountain leadership
- Other duties as assigned by mountain leadership
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Dependable and punctual
- Strong attention to detail
- Exercise sound judgment and remain calm while responding to changing conditions and operational demands
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Availability to work during program times including evenings Monday – Thursday and various times on weekends
- USSA and/or PSIA certification preferred
- Prior experience with ski racing events or timing systems preferred
- Successful completion of background check
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and ski/snowboard for extended periods of time (up to 8+ hours)
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme varying winter conditions
- Ability to walk, stand, and navigate snow-covered, icy, uneven, and changing terrain, surface and subsurface conditions
- Ability to bend, shovel snow, and assist guests physically when needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: $17.50/hour
- Benefits: Complimentary ski/ride access for the duration of employment and employee discounts on food and beverages at participating locations (subject to mountain policy)