Winter Alpine Race Crew: Course Safety & Gate Tech

Telluride Ski & Golf; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Telluride Ski & Golf is seeking on-snow support staff to assist at alpine race events. You will help maintain courses, safety nets, gates, and equipment, and work closely with race officials during practices and competitions.

Ideal candidates have strong skiing skills, familiarity with timing systems, and the ability to communicate via radios, with flexibility for after-school, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skier background.
• Understanding of electronic timing systems.
• Ability to work effectively around children.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.
• SSA Membership not required but a plus.
• 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

Understanding of electronic timing

Work with children

Radio communication (2-way radios)

Alpine Official certification (preffer

Tools

Electronic timing systems

Job description

Telluride Ski & Golf is seeking on-snow support staff to assist at alpine race events. You will help maintain courses, safety nets, gates, and equipment, and work closely with race officials during practices and competitions.

Ideal candidates have strong skiing skills, familiarity with timing systems, and the ability to communicate via radios, with flexibility for after-school, weekend, and holiday shifts.