On-Hill Competition Lead for Ski & Snowboard Events

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Harbor Springs (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Golf and Ski Passes

Downhill Mountain Bike Park Pass

Dining Discounts

Resort Discounts

Free Water Park Passes

Lodging Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Housing Availability

Health Insurance

AllyHealth

Job summary

The Highlands is seeking a motivated and passionate Competition Services Manager to lead on-hill competitions and seasonal events at nestled in Michigan. This part-time, seasonal role focuses on competition setup and cleanup, leading the on-hill crew, and coordinating operations across departments in a fast-paced mountain environment.

The ideal candidate brings leadership, strong communications, and guest-service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience on a race crew, preferably in a lead or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute competitions and race programs, including Adult Race League, NASTAR, third-party training, and race lane rentals.
• Oversee all event logistics from planning through completion, including registrations, permits, certifications, liability forms, contracts, sanctioning agreements, staffing, marketing, and operational needs.
• Coordinate race locations, course setup, training areas, event arenas, and pre- and post-event operations to ensure venues are safe, properly prepared, and maintained.
• Manage, operate, and maintain race timing systems, software, and competition equipment, including safe transportation and storage.
• Hire, train, schedule, motivate, and direct race event staff to ensure competitions and events are properly staffed and executed.
• Work closely with race organizers, Ski Patrol, Lift Operations, Mountain Operations, and resort leadership to establish and enforce procedures, rules, safety standards, and operational guidelines.
• Promote safety and risk management while maintaining compliance with trail homologations and applicable competition requirements.
• Develop and maintain departmental operating plans, staffing practices, procedures, and resource management standards to support efficient event operations.
• Build strong relationships with race organizations and Team Boyne to support athlete development and the growth of competitive skiing and snowboarding in Northern Michigan.
• Provide exceptional guest service and represent The Highlands with a positive, professional, and welcoming attitude.
• Maintain organized and professional work areas and support overall resort operations and additional events or duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NASTAR Live Timing

Job description

The Highlands is seeking a motivated and passionate Competition Services Manager to lead on-hill competitions and seasonal events at nestled in Michigan. This part-time, seasonal role focuses on competition setup and cleanup, leading the on-hill crew, and coordinating operations across departments in a fast-paced mountain environment.

The ideal candidate brings leadership, strong communications, and guest-service excellence.