Race & Competitions Team Member

Mt. Hood Meadows; Parkdale (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Rentals

Ski/Snowboard Season Pass

Free Lessons & Discounts on Rentals

Buddy Tickets

Resort Discounts

Mountain Exchange Program

Industry Pro Deals

Employee Daycare options

Store & retailer invites

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Employee Transportation

Team wellness programs

Team appreciation events

Job summary

Mt. Hood Meadows is seeking a Race/Competitions Team Member to build, operate, and maintain race venues all season. You’ll set gates and safety fencing, prepare start and finish areas, and be in the middle of the action on race day.

You’ll set up and break down venues, maintain equipment, hand-groom and dye courses, move gear, and support events from preparation through teardown while working with other Meadows teams to keep operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old or older for insurance purposes
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability
• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 20lbs while skiing/riding
• Previous guest service experience
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme winter weather conditions
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down venues for races and events
• Maintain equipment used in races and events
• Hand-groom and dye courses as needed
• Move equipment around event sites
• Monitor activities on course and in venues
• Support race and competition events from preparation through teardown

Job description

Position Overview

Be part of the team that brings races, competitions, and training events to life at Mt. Hood Meadows! As a Race/Competitions Team Member, you’ll help build, operate, and maintain race and event venues throughout the season. From setting gates and safety fencing to preparing start and finish areas, you’ll be right in the middle of the action on the mountain.

You’ll help set up and break down venues, maintain equipment, hand-groom and dye courses, move equipment, monitor activities, and support race and competition events from preparation through teardown. You’ll work closely with the Race/Competitions team and other Meadows departments to keep events running safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

If you’re an advanced skier or snowboarder who enjoys working outside, staying active, and being part of the energy of race day, this is a great opportunity to combine your mountain skills with hands-on event operations. You’ll spend your winter on the mountain, helping create the courses and events where athletes push their limits and compete at Mt. Hood Meadows.

This is a Part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be at least 19 years old or older for insurance purposes
• Valid driver’s license
• Advanced skiing or snowboarding ability
• Ability to lift and carry gear up to 20lbs while skiing/riding
• Previous guest service experience
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme winter weather conditions
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard season

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous ski and/or snowboard race and competitions experience
• Knowledge of Mt. Hood Meadows Terrain

Compensation:

• Starting Wage: $ 18.80 hourly

Perks:

• Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to Availability
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
• Click here to learn more about our team member perks

Videos:

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel