Race Crew/Course Setter

Mohawk; Connecticut; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Inc. is seeking a Race Crew Technician to support race operations at Mohawk Mountain. The role involves setting courses, managing race equipment, and assisting with race-day needs under the Race Manager and Snowsports Manager.

Applicants should be able to operate timing systems, work outdoors in all weather, and be available on weekends and holidays. Prior experience with race equipment is helpful, and safety training is provided.

Qualifications

• The candidate understands how to properly use race timing equipment or is willing to learn.
• Strong course setting skills or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up courses as directed by the Race Manager or Snowsports Manager.
• Show race equipment and race building organization for practices and race days.
• Set up and run timing equipment when necessary.

Skills

Course setting

Outdoor work

Weekend work

Reliability

Tools

Race timing equipment

Mohawk race equipment

Job description

EOE Statement Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on Mohawk Mountain. Please inform us if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the
application process.
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Category Snowsports Discovery Center

Description

The Race Crew Tech is responsible for race equipment and race building organization as directed by the Race Manager or Snowsports Manager. She/he will set courses as needed for outside race practices as well as assisting with race day needs. She/he will set up and run timing equipment when necessary. Reports to the Race Manager and the Managerof Snowsports.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Understands how to properly use race timing equipment or willing to learn;
• Has strong course setting skills or willing to learn

Special Qualifications:

• Able to bend and ski with up to 50lbs of gates and other race related equipment;
• Must be able to work for extended periods outside in all weather conditions;
• Must work weekends and holidays;
• Must own appropriate ski/snowboard gear;
• Must have reliable transportation for circumstances of inclement weather;
• USSSA Alpine Official credentials

TRAINING:

• Safesport online modules;
• Coaching fundamentals online modules;
• Pre-season online meeting for mountain policies and procedures;
• Training on how to use Mohawk race equipment, hill space, course setting

Wage Range $17.50-$22

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Shift Various Shifts

Position Race Crew Technician

Number of Openings 1

About the Organization For over 75 years, Mohawk Mountain has provided a classic New England ski and snowboard experience to generations of winter sports enthusiasts. Well known for its expertly made and maintained snow, Mohawk Mountain is also the birthplace of modern snowmaking. Mohawk Mountain, your first stop for a true mountain experience.

This position is currently accepting applications.