Year Round
Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.
Perks & Benefits:
- Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
- Discounted friends & family tickets
- Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
- Mental health resources for all employees
- Food & beverage and retail discounts
- Onsite employee childcare based on availability
- Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Races and Events Manager, the 'Race Crew' will assist with the preparation and production of events at Winter Park Resort in alpine, freestyle skiing, freeride, snowboarding, and big mountain events. These events may include sanctioned international, national, divisional, collegiate, high school, marketing, employee, private groups, and club events. 'Race Crew' members are expected to act in an official capacity at most events. This employee will be required to satisfactorily complete the WPRA snowmobile licensing course and maintain a current snowmobile operator's license. This is a job for an advanced skier, who enjoys working out on the hill and takes pride in being part of a team. One of the primary facets of this position is mountainside fencing in all conditions. The 'Race Crew' will follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.
WAGE
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The base pay range above represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resort's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resort's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
Hourly pay range: $24.00 -29.00
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Regularly create and execute plans for fencing with Alpine Director, NSCD Alpine Director, Freestyle Director and the WPCC Races & Event Manager
- Assigns Race Crew to daily duties at morning Race Crew meeting
- Assists in hiring Race Crew candidates ahead of winter season
- Assists in ordering and preparations ahead of/during winter season
- Assists in providing the Race Crew opportunity to attend regular, required clinics for their certification
- Works with team to create weekly schedule
- Attends necessary meetings with Mountain Operations representatives
- Oversees and directs Race Crew on a daily basis
- Ability to lead weekly meeting with Race Crew as needed
- Install fencing and closures
- Help set courses
- Set-up/use various timing equipment
- Assist with timing of events
- Use communication equipment during races and meets
- Prepare start and finish areas for events/races
- Help with the set-up of race communications
- Responsible for the removal and storage of equipment
- Maintain race equipment
- Perform general course maintenance: slipping, shoveling, raking, etc.
- Promote work area cleanliness
- Support the Winter Park Way in work area with work group
- Meets with Technical Delegates from various governing bodies to welcome them to their venue and answer any questions that arise
- Acts as Chief of Race for sanctioned Alpine Events as needed / empowers qualified Crew to act as Chief of Race
- Readily supports all events, as needed including those pertaining to: Freestyle, Big Mountain, Snowboard, Slopestyle, Private Groups and Marketing events
- Current Winter Park Snowmobiling training and certification required once course is offered
- Directs other key certified staff i.e. Chief of Course, Chief of Timing, Chief of Marshals, etc.
Other Duties:
- Assists in training new Race Crew/creates training plan for orientation
- Set-up and operate timing equipment
- Responsible for course preparation and setting skills (closures, starts, finish areas, ski racing protection)
- Complete course dismantling after events/races
- Set-up race communications equipment (phones, headsets, and radios)
- Perform maintenance and repairs on race equipment (phone lines, timing equipment, public address system, poles and banners)
- Officiate in other official positions during races and competitions (as required)
- Administer race policy and procedures
- Publish and post start orders, result sheets, and present awards to participants
- Preside over seed meetings when acting as jury
- Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees
- Report and/or correct unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere on the area
- Keep work area neat and orderly
- Perform other duties as directed by Supervisors/Coordinators/Managers
- Under Direction of Race Coordinator/Race Crew Supervisor, lead and instruct groups of race crew members and volunteers at various tasks
- Lead and instruct at Cranmer Race Venue/Pay to Race volunteers
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, General Education Development (High School equivalency) - required
- College bachelor's degree; or suitable experience equivalent - preferred
Experience:
- Required - must be able to ski Black Diamonds in all weather conditions with equipment in hand i.e. fences, drills, shovels, etc.
- Preferred - one (1) year of Race Crew experience; and/or USSA certified referee; or chief of race
Qualifications and Skills:
- Advanced skiing ability
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Colorado driver's license and clean driving record - Required to drive snowmobile
- Skis and comfortable ski boots are a must for long days on mountain
- May operate snowmobiles, use drills, flex pole, fencing, shovels, rakes, timing equipment, stop watches, radios, computers, copy machines, etc.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Will be required to travel (based on Supervisor's/Manager's discretion).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Mountain Environment:
- The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
- The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
- Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
- Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent physical condition. Must be able to work long hours (sometimes up to 12 hours) in possible inclement and sub-freezing temperatures.
- Must be able to lift, carry, ski, and load a chairlift with up to 75 lbs. on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to ski expert terrain carrying additional equipment (race gates, fencing, race equipment).
- Withstand physical exertion at elevations around 11,000ft above sea level.
- Must be willing and able to stand and work in ski boots or on skis for significant periods of time with very little time to sit down and rest.
- Must be willing to climb and be capable of balancing on ladders and platforms up to 30ft.
- Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length at a time over an average shift of 8 hours.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Frequently required to climb or balance in ski boots.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 to 75 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
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Winter Park Resort
parental leave, 401(k)
Sep 14, 2025