WINTER Seasonal : Race Crew

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose :

The Ski Race Crew plays a critical role in supporting Winter4Kids’ alpine race training and competition environment. This team ensures that race venues are prepared, maintained, and operated safely and efficiently, providing athletes with the highest quality experience. Crew members work closely with coaches, officials, and program staff to deliver smooth daily training sessions, time trials, and sanctioned races.

Qualifications :

• Strong skiing ability (intermediate / advanced minimum); comfortable skiing varied terrain while carrying equipment.
• Prior experience in ski racing, alpine competition, or mountain operations preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in all winter weather conditions.
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, and installing race equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Willingness to learn course setting, maintenance, and race operations procedures.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Responsibilities :

o Assist with hill setup including fencing, safety netting, start / finish areas, and signage.

o Set, slip, and maintain training and race courses under the direction of coaches or officials.

o Maintain racing surfaces throughout training and events, including snow removal, raking, and salt application when necessary.

o Support timing and race operations by helping with equipment setup, cabling, and data logistics.

o Serve as course workers, or other assigned roles during races.

o Assist in efficient tear-down and removal of equipment post-training or competition.

o Monitor athlete and spectator safety around the course and enforce safety protocols.

o Maintain compliance with Winter4Kids, US Ski & Snowboard, and FIS safety standards.

o Respond appropriately to on-hill incidents and assist ski patrol when needed.

o Work collaboratively with coaching staff and volunteers to create a positive environment for athletes.

o Represent Winter4Kids’ mission by promoting respect, teamwork, and inclusion.

Work Environment & Physical Demands :

Note : This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.

Company Mission

Winter4Kids exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities.  Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching.  Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills.  Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.

Organizational Mission

At Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.

Hourly Pay Rate UP TO : $16.51