Snow Sports Teams Administrative Assistant

Massanutten Resort • McGaheysville, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Snow Sports Teams Administrative Assistant supports the Snow Sports Teams Coordinator, Team Supervisors, coaches, and athletes during winter-season practices and race events, including day and evening activities. The role involves working both indoors and outdoors, organizing and maintaining equipment and storage areas, and helping with team needs and projects. The employee will learn to set up and operate finish-line timing equipment and timing software. Ski or snowboard experience is preferred but not required. The position may suit someone interested in working for multiple seasons and becoming a United States Ski & Snowboard (USSS) Official and, over time, a Race Administrator.

The typical schedule is Friday through Sunday: Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings, for approximately 10 to 12 hours per week. Extended hours may be required on event days. Compensation is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in winter to set up and monitor the racecourse finish line.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot finish-timing equipment and computer timing software.
• Ability to assist Team Supervisors with short- and long-term team needs and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parent volunteers.
• USSS Official status, or ability to obtain it.

Nice To Haves

• Prior ski or snowboard race experience.
• USSS Race Administrator qualification or experience.
• Ski or snowboard experience.
• Ability or interest in working in the position for several seasons or longer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing equipment before and after practice, including bagging gates, attaching panels, setting up video-analysis monitors, and checking and repairing or replacing B-net poles.
• Set up, operate, and take down timing equipment for practices and races.
• Maintain radio communication regarding timing issues, movement-analysis groups, and equipment needs.
• Work at the start and/or finish during practices.
• Assist Team Supervisors with short- and long-term needs and projects to benefit the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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