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Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility. Job Title: Race, Competitions and Events Crew Level 3 – World Cup Job Status: Seasonal Compensation and Benefits: Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $15.16+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. Plus discretionary spot bonus upon completion of World Cup. Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Job Summary: Exciting opportunity for an expert skier 4-+ years of mountain operations, event operations, and project leadership to join a hard-working, fun, rewarding Team! This outdoor, full-time, seasonal, skiing/riding position will help provide the highest level of operations for winter training and events. Seeking active, rugged, personable individuals who have a strong work ethic and love being outdoors in a high alpine winter environment. This opportunity includes pre-event preparation work, event operations, construction, and disassembly of venues. Candidates will help implement major races, competitions, events, and training, providing world-class venues and operations. You will have the opportunity to support the US Ski Team Speed Venue, training for World Cup teams, high volume Fall and Spring Team training, NORAMS, Grand Prix Big Air/Halfpipe, FIS Alpine, Rev Tour, Dew Tour, USASA Nationals, Special Olympics, SIA, RMS, and other races, competitions, and events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Uphold the most professional image. Continually strive to exceed our guests’ expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. Add value to Copper Mountain and its Resort partners. Follow and adhere to Copper’s Safety culture. Always provide outstanding guest service for internal and external guests. Be a Copper Mountain Team player. Support all Races, Competitions, Events, and other Copper Mountain department requests as directed by your manager and supervisors. Help to build, maintain, and tear down all Race, Competition and Event venues following all industry standards including all safety/protective systems: “A” and “B” net, tower nets, air bags, etc. Operate vehicles, snowmobiles, rangers, hand tools and other equipment as directed by your manager and supervisors while following all company polies and procedures. Take care of all company equipment and maintain it as if it was your own. Ability to work long hours, most of it spent outdoors in a high alpine environment. Be a role model for new & returning employees on various duties and be a positive, constructive example to others. Bring ski area experiences and knowledge and share it with the team. Be forward thinking, efficient, punctual and follow the plan when involved in operations. Ensure our team is creating the best events possible. Maintain professional profile with event officials, employees, and competition guests. Handle all inquiries and complaints in a professional and competent manner with a solution-based approach. Demonstrate problem-solving with a professional demeanor when under pressure. Supports Managers and Supervisors with goals and objectives. Risk Management: Follow all Corporate and Department SOPs. View the work environment in a way to ensure the safety of our staff and competition guests. Completely know and follow company policies and procedures. Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The applicant must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others. Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes. Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to share experience and knowledge with less experienced crew. Ability to independently lead a small part of the crew to complete a task. Personal Attributes: Role model to department and event professionals. Career and goal oriented. Team player, able to work productively in a team environment. Is honest and has the highest integrity. Can handle confidential information. Displays excellent communication skills. Expects and produces quality work and develops creative, positive ideas and suggestions for the department. Always operates in the best interests of the department and resort guests. Takes time to understand general guest issues, questions, and problems. Professional appearance. Adheres to grooming guidelines and sets a good example for other employees. Follows established policies and procedures. Is supportive of Company Core Values. Sets the example for others. Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Makes it a habit of responding to people as soon as possible. Can handle fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment. Is flexible with hours and days of work. Can work any hours of the day, days of the week, including holidays. (There will be some OT during major events.) Works well with little supervision. Able to separate business and personal life (professional boundaries) Basic Requirements: EXPERT skiing skills with the ability to lift and ski with an excess of 50 lbs. EXPERT skiing ability on all terrain, all conditions, and all locations on the mountain. Expert in the operations of snowmobiles, wheeled and tracked rangers, and power equipment. Must have the ability to work in an extreme high alpine winter environment (10,000’ – 13,000’) for 8+ hours. Must be flexible with hours and days of work, including holidays. Advanced computer skills with the use of Word, Excel, etc. Must have a valid US Driver's license Must be at least 18 years old. Preferred Experience and Special Skills: Highschool education. 2+ years of Ski Area Mountain Operations experience. 2+ years of venue experience in alpine, snowboard, or freestyle events. 2+ years’ experience in the operations of snowmobiles, wheeled and tracked Rangers, and power equipment. 2+ years of leading projects & employees. Expert at setting, maintaining & tearing down “A” and “B” net protection systems. Expert at constructing scaffolding, tents, and other event infrastructure. Expert with timing systems, communication lines, NASTAR, etc. Current Officials certifications with one USSA or USASA (or equivalent) in Referee, Timing and Calculations, COC, COR, RA, judging, etc., along with Safe Sport. Department supports continued education. A Background in Alpine ski racing, big mountain free skiing, PSIA, HP, Freestyle, or Slopestyle. Due to our dynamic environment, candidates must be open-minded and ready to learn new skills. In addition, upon hiring, Race, Competition and Events Crew will begin to attend applicable training if required. Position was originally posted on 10/29. This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, November 4th. POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. Can you see yourself here- Apply now! POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.
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