Alpine Race Course Technician — Winter Events

Catamount Ski; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Catamount Ski in Massachusetts provides on-snow support for alpine race events at the resort. The role involves installing fencing, prepping and maintaining the racecourse, and operating timing gear to ensure fair competition.

You'll secure race areas, manage access, and uphold safety standards for athletes and spectators, with shifts including evenings after school, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong technical skier background.
• Understanding of electronic timing systems.
• Ability to work with children and communicate via two-way radios.
• Experience and certification as an Alpine Official preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove fencing and safety netting as needed.
• Side-slip and rake course to maintain a consistent surface for all racers.
• Secure race areas and control authorized access to the racecourse.
• Maintain race equipment, radios and other tools used by racing.
• Set, maintain, remove, and repair racing gates.
• Apply dye or salt to the racing course as needed.
• Inspect courses maintaining on-hill safety for athletes and other skiers.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by race director.

Skills

Strong technical skier background

Electronic timing systems

Work with children

Two-way radios communication

SSA Membership (not required)

Alpine Official experience (preferred)

Tools

Electronic timing systems

Two-way radios

Job description

Catamount Ski in Massachusetts provides on-snow support for alpine race events at the resort. The role involves installing fencing, prepping and maintaining the racecourse, and operating timing gear to ensure fair competition.

You'll secure race areas, manage access, and uphold safety standards for athletes and spectators, with shifts including evenings after school, weekends, and holidays.