Race Net Fencer

Gunstock Mountain Resort • Gilford, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Race Net Fencer works with the Race Department, Mountain Operations, and Ski Patrol to construct and maintain physical safety barriers across variable alpine terrain, steep slopes, and changing winter weather. The position is 25 to 35 hours per week, weather pending, from late December through mid-March.

Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme cold, high winds, and heavy snow while lifting heavy gear, often 50+ lbs.
• Ability to ski or snowboard safely while carrying rolls of B net or tools, or while working across intermediate or advanced terrain.
• Experience using hand tools and operating snowmobiles or small utility vehicles.
• Strong coordination with the Race Department, Ski Patrol, and lift operations.
• Valid driver's license and a clean record for operating resort vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Erect B-nets and crash-pad systems around trail hazards, race courses, and slow zones.
• Navigate steep, icy, or deep-snow environments to transport heavy rolls of B net and poles on skis and on foot.
• Inspect, tension, repair, and relocate fencing during the winter season in response to changing snow depths, wind loads, and skier impacts.
• Dismantle, roll up, and store safety nets and poles during the season as required by weather or hill grooming, and at the end of the ski season.
• Follow resort safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and USSA and FIS safety standards for course and slope marking.
• Potentially assist Race personnel with other Race duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed