Race Crew Worker - Winter - Full/Part-time

Alterra; The Blue Mountains; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Blue Mountain attractions

Meal discounts at resort restaurants

Wellness resources and free therapy

Summer employee events

Job summary

Blue Mountain Resort in Ontario is seeking a Race Crew member to support alpine skiing coaches with the setup, maintenance, operation, and takedown of race training lanes and events during the winter season. You will follow procedures for race-day environments, ensure signage, assist with officiating roles, and work with the Race and Freestyle Program to deliver high-quality experiences for guests.

Must be able to work outdoors, be an experienced skier or snowboarder, and able to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Willing to work outdoors in variable weather.
• Must be an experienced skier or snowboarder.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs of gates or fencing.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for setting up a race training lane/environment/race day event.
• Ensure signage for general public awareness of closed ski runs.
• Maintain race arenas/courses by adjusting gates and fencing with supervisors and coaches.
• Assist with officiating roles including event starter, timer, course sweep, and course maintenance.
• Learn and apply service standards to create guest experiences and departmental goals.
• Use resources and training to maintain a productive, high-quality on-hill environment.
• Participate in training that unites employees around purpose and fun.
• Support teamwork to achieve department targets.

Skills

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Customer service

Experienced skier/snowboarder

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

ACA Officials Level 1+

Job description

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Enjoy complimentary and discounted access to Blue Mountain attractions for you and your family, including the Adventure Park, private beach, gondola, hiking, and preferred golf rates.

• Save on meals across resort restaurants and cafés, including Starbucks.

• Receive exclusive discounts at all Blue Mountain-owned retail stores.

• Work in an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and well-being, with access to free therapy and wellness resources.

• Join a vibrant team community with employee events all summer, including but not limited to Sunset Hikes, Under the Big Top, Ice Cream Day and more.

HOURLY RATE:

$19.52 per hour

PART-TIME HOURS:

• Part Time: Average 2-3 shifts/week.

• Full Time: Average 4-5 shifts/week

• Must be able to work weekends (Saturdays/Sundays) from January through to March Break.

Race Crew work under the supervision of the Race Crew Supervisors and is responsible for working on hill (on skis and/or snowboard) to support the Alpine Ski Coaches with the setup, maintenance, operation, and takedown of all on-hill race training hills/lanes, on hill environments, and special events. This role works collaboratively with the whole Race and Freestyle Program department throughout the winter season

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Follow the procedures that are required in setting up a race training lane/environment/race day event.

• Ensure that all signage has been placed for general public awareness of closed ski runs.

• Ensures race, competition and events arenas/courses are safely maintained by adjusting gates, repairing fencing and branding, and supporting course upkeep with supervisors and coaches.

• Assists with officiating roles including event starter, timer, course sweep, course maintenance.

• Understands departmental service standards, is receptive of training and communication to create revolutionary guest experiences and achieve departmental goals.

• Skillfully uses available resources, training and communication channels to achieve a highly productive, efficient environment with minimal downtime that produces high quality product(s) and service(s).

• Participates in programming and completes training that unites employees around purpose and fun and therefore results in high employee satisfaction and engagement within their department.

• Embraces and actively participates in a culture of teamwork between all employees that achieves the department’s targets.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of unpredictable weather conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of gates and/or fencing while side slipping down the mountain.

• Must be an experiencedskier or snowboarder.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent customer services skills.

• Must be able to work flexible hours; including evenings and weekends.

• Some long shifts required.

• Alpine Canada (ACA) Officials (Level 1 and above) qualification(s) and alpine ski coaching certification(s) are considered an asset.

*This role is being posted to fill a vacancy.*

AUTHENTICITY | EMPOWERMENT | COLLABORATION | PURPOSE

BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT COMPANY OVERVIEW

Blue Mountain Resort is Ontario's largest mountain resort. Nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay,on the traditional territory of the Anishinabek Nation: The People of the Three Fires known as Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomie Nations.Only 90 minutes outside Toronto, Blue Mountain has become the four-season outdoor destination of the North. Blue Mountain is owned by Alterra Mountain Company.

ALTERRA COMPANY OVERVIEW

Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, Alterra Mountain Company exists to shape the future of mountain adventure.