Lead, Race Crew - Winter Seasonal - Vail Mountain - Full-time / Part-time

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's most innovative companies and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

Vail Mountain is looking for experienced Race Crew employees to assist with managing EpicMix Racing and high level races at Vail Mountain. Lead must assist Race Supervisor in staffing Golden Peak race venue and managing that staff during operations. Lead will be responsible for hill preparedness for all events including racing and high level televised events on Vail Mountain.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Ability to assist with high-level USSA and FIS races.
• World Cup course preparation.
• Perform daily set-up and maintenance of Black Forest EpicMix Racing facility and Golden Peak Race venue.
• Operate timing system, announcing and recording racer's times.
• Work with other staff and departments to promote positive guest experience.
• Provide assistance with event venue set-up, as needed.
• Setting and maintaining daily Golden Peak & EpicMix Racing race courses.
• Assist with high-level FIS/USSA races on Golden Peak.
• Operate Windows based timing system, produce results and submit daily.
• Communication, via radio or phone, with Ski Patrol to inform them of injuries.
• Event venue construction. Includes building scaffolding, installing fence, tents, banners, cabling, etc.
• Maintain Black Forest and Golden Peak race facilities to ensure safety.
• Shovel and rake starts and decks to maintain snow levels and a safe environment for guests and staff.
• Fence/barrier maintenance; trash and snow removal at Black Forest and Golden Peak.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to, and sometimes more than, 50lbs - required. 
• Ability to stand outside in all weather conditions, for 8+ hours per day - required. 
• Ability to ski/ride outside in all weather conditions, for 8+ hours per day - required. 
• Valid U.S. Driver's license - required. 
• Ability to work with power tools (cordless drills, saws, etc.) - required. 
• Basic computer navigation skills and ability to use Windows-based programs - required. 
• Facility cleaning duties at least one time per week - required. 
• Other duties as assigned - required. 
• High school diploma - required. 
• Race course operations - preferred.
• Licenses/Accreditations: Valid U.S. Driver's License, USSA officials license - preferred.
• Familiar with Windows-based programs with average proficiency - required. 
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English - required. 
• Advanced skier/rider - required. 
• Racing background - preferred.
• Other: Ability to operate a snowmobile (need a vaild driver's license) - required. 

Be a part of the resort where it all started. Imagine belonging to a team that delivers the life of luxury to its guests while infusing the mountain lifestyle in every experience. Are you someone that never settles for second best? Take your mountain exploration to the next level and join a passionate group of people who thrive on extraordinary customer service. Come help us deliver unparalleled adventures in a place that is unrivaled and unflinching. Join the team at Vail – a place that’s Like Nothing on Earth.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 142014