Competition Event Services Staff

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

14h • $18 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position at Palisades Tahoe responsible for race and event setup and tear down, and course and event maintenance. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. The role requires providing top-quality customer service, assisting with various setup tasks including snow shoveling, fencing, and timing races. The job involves skiing in all snow conditions and maintaining race courses. Responsibilities also include assisting with participant registration and setting up/tearing down special event elements like tents and displays.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience working with the public.

Nice To Haves

• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Public speaking skills.
• USSA Officials Certifications.
• Course setting experience.
• Knowledge of ski and/or snowboard racing.
• A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

Responsibilities

• Provide top quality customer service to all customers and employees in all situations at all times.
• Assist in setting courses, shoveling snow, setting fencing, salting courses (each bag weighs approx. 50 lbs.) and timing races.
• Carry all types of snow fencing, up to 70 lbs.
• Ski in all snow conditions.
• Set up and tear down start and finish areas for races and events.
• Set up and tear down fencing and rope closures for races and events.
• Carry up to 50 lbs. of race equipment to course site.
• Create and maintain race course by side-slipping, shoveling, raking and other means.
• Assist with registration of the participants.
• Assist with set up and tear down of special events, tents, displays, etc.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED