Race Crew - Operator - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

Steamboat Ski Resort•Steamboat Springs, CO

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Race Crew - Operator is a seasonal, full-time role for an expert skier who can fill in across Race Crew duties and transport people and materials using snowmobiles and UTVs. The employee must be able to commit through the end of the season. The role supports race arenas, terrain parks, learning areas, special events, races, and the NASTAR program while helping maintain guest and employee safety. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including exposure to harsh and changing weather and extended periods on uneven terrain.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At minimum, an advanced skier; snowboarders do not meet this requirement.
Alpine or telemark equipment.
Ability to ski while carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in extreme conditions on uneven terrain for long periods, including 9–10 hours per day.
Ability to shovel snow and work in inclement weather.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to operate a snowmobile and UTV; training will be provided.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with guests, coworkers, and management consistent with Service Excellence standards.
Adherence to all safety policies.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of full-time exposure to Steamboat Ski Area or two consecutive years of employment at another ski area would be beneficial.
Winter-related special events or ski racing background.
Construction background.

Responsibilities

Identify and mitigate potentially dangerous situations to protect guests and employees.
Ski safely and load and unload chairlifts while carrying power tools.
Set up and break down Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation race arenas and terrain parks, Happy Camp, and Snowsports School learning areas each day.
Assist with winter special events, races, and the NASTAR program.
Transport race materials to and from venues using a snowmobile and/or UTV.
Assist Slope Maintenance/groomers by escorting snowcats.
Cover Race Crew staff duties as needed.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer; free IKON Pass for eligible employees.
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees.
Vacation and sick time policies for eligible employees.
Discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, and other items.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs for Year Round, Flex Year Round, and Season-to-Season employees.
Apex-MEC minimum essential coverage plan for seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage, including preventive and urgent care visits, telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and multilingual behavioral health.
401(k) plan with company match.
Discounted tuition with a partner online university.
Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for eligible employees.
Free regional bus pass.