On-Hill Event Crew (Seasonal)

Crystal Mountain; Thompsonville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Mountain is seeking an On-Hill Event Crew member to support races and events on the mountain in Thompsonville, MI. You will assist with venue preparation, event execution, and teardown, ensuring safety and smooth operations.

The role requires the ability to navigate varied terrain on skis or snowboard, teamwork, and excellent situational awareness, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Clear verbal communication required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Meet department expectations including Great Service, Quality Programming and Safe Snow Sports.
• Complete daily SOPs and projects as assigned.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Prepare start and finish areas for events/races.
• Install fencing and closures.
• Help set courses.
• Assist with timing of events, including set-up of equipment.
• Announce event results over PA system.
• Help with set-up of race communications and use communication equipment as needed during races and meets.
• Responsible for the removal, storage and maintenance of equipment.
• Report and/or correct unsafe conditions regarding equipment, venue, or elsewhere on the mountain.
• Promote work area cleanliness.

Skills

Stamina

Communication

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Race Manager, the On-Hill Event Crew facilitates races and events that happen on the mountain, including venue preparation, working the event, and teardown.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet department expectations including Great Service, Quality Programming and Safe Snow Sports.
• Complete daily Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and projects as assigned.
• Follow policies and procedures.
• Prepare start and finish areas for events/races.
• Install fencing and closures.
• Help set courses.
• Assist with timing of events, including set-up of equipment.
• Announce event results over PA system.
• Help with set-up of race communications and use communication equipment as needed during races and meets.
• Responsible for the removal, storage and maintenance of equipment.
• Report and/or correct unsafe conditions regarding equipment, venue, or elsewhere on the mountain.
• Promote work area cleanliness.

Job Specifications

• Ability to navigate intermediate and occasionally advanced terrain on skis or snowboard, often while carrying equipment.
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Timely and dependable.
• Exemplifies professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends and holidays as schedule and weather dictates.
• Evenings, weekends and holidays are a regular part of the schedule.
• Must have excellent attendance and conduct record for consideration.
• Non-smoking candidates preferred.

Crystal Mountain is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2025 Silver Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
Established in 1956, Crystal Mountain is a family-owned, four-season resort destination located 28 miles southwest of Traverse City and a short drive from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The resort features lodging, dining, downhill and cross-country skiing, two championship golf courses, shopping, award-winning Crystal Spa, Michigan's only alpine slide, the Park at Water's Edge, Michigan Legacy Art Park, weddings and a conference center. Visit www.CrystalMountain.com.

Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States of America