Race, Competitions, and Events Crew Level 2

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an expert skier or rider with 1+ years of mountain operations, event operations, and project leadership experience to join a hard-working, fun, and rewarding team. This outdoor, full-time, seasonal, skiing/riding position will help provide the highest level of operations for winter training and events. The role seeks active, rugged, personable individuals with a strong work ethic who love being outdoors in a high alpine winter environment. This opportunity includes pre-event preparation work, event operations, construction, and disassembly of venues. The successful candidate will support major races, competitions, events, and training, providing world-class venues and operations. Responsibilities include supporting the US Ski Team Speed Venue, training for World Cup teams, high-volume Fall and Spring Team training, NORAMS, Grand Prix Big Air/Halfpipe, FIS Alpine, Rev Tour, Dew Tour, USASA Nationals, Special Olympics, SIA, RMS, and other race, competitions, and events.

Requirements

EXPERT skiing or riding skills with the ability to lift and ski / ride with an excess of 50 lbs.
EXPERT skiing or riding ability on all terrain, all conditions, and all locations on the mountain.
Proficient in the operations of snowmobiles, wheeled and tracked rangers and power equipment.
Must have the ability to work in an extreme high alpine winter environment (10,000’ – 13,000’) for 8+ hours.
Must be flexible with hours and days of work, including holidays.
Intermediate computer skills with use of Word, Excel, etc.
Must have a valid US Driver’s license
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school education.
Current driver’s license.
1+ years of Ski Area Mountain Operations experience.
1+ years of venue experience in alpine, snowboard or freestyle events.
1+ years’ experience in the operations of snowmobiles, wheeled and tracked Rangers and power equipment.
1+ years of leading projects & employees.
Proficient in setting, maintaining & tearing down “A” and “B” net protection systems.
Proficient in constructing scaffolding, tents, and other event infrastructure.
Proficient with timing systems, communication lines, NASTAR, etc.
Current Officials certifications with one USSA or USASA (or equivalent) in Referee, Timing and Calculations, COC, COR, RA, judging, etc., along with Safe Sport.
A Background in Alpine ski racing, big mountain free skiing, PSIA, HP, Freestyle, or Slopestyle.
Candidates must be open-minded and ready to learn new skills.
Upon hiring, Race, Competition and Events Crew will begin to attend applicable training if required.

Responsibilities

Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.
Uphold the most professional image and continually strive to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
Add value to Copper Mountain and its Resort partners.
Follow and adhere to Copper’s Safety culture.
Provide outstanding guest service for internal and external guests and be a Copper Mountain Team player.
Support all Races, Competitions, Events, and other Copper Mountain department requests as directed by your manager and supervisors.
Help to build, maintain, and tear down all Race, Competition and Event venues following all industry standards including all safety/protective systems: “A” and “B” net, tower nets, air bags, etc.
Help to operate Coppers NASTAR / Public Racing venue daily.
Operate vehicles, snowmobiles, rangers, hand tools and other equipment as directed by your manager and supervisors while following all company polies and procedures.
Take care of all company equipment and maintain it as if it was your own.
Ability to work long hours, most of it spent outdoors in a high alpine environment.
Be a role model for new & returning employees on various duties and be a positive, constructive example to others.
Bring ski area experiences and knowledge and share it with the team.
Be forward thinking, efficient, punctual and follow the plan when involved in operations.
Ensure our team is creating the best events possible.
Maintain a professional profile with event officials, employees, and competition guests.
Handle all inquiries and complaints in a professional and competent manner with a solution-based approach.
Demonstrate problem solving with a professional demeanor when under pressure.
Supports Managers and Supervisors with goals and objectives.
Follow all Corporate and Department SOP’s.
View the work environment in a way to ensure the safety of our staff and competition guests.
Completely know and follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to share experience and knowledge with less experienced crew.
Ability to independently lead a small part of the crew to complete a task.