Head of Race

1 week ago

Queenstown, New Zealand NZSki Full time

Are you fuelled by a passion for the outdoors? Is there something indescribable that draws you to the mountains? Let’s chat. Joining our crew is more than just working at a ski field - it’s a lifestyle, seasonal work is a rollercoaster but it’s one that creates lasting memories that you’ll talk about for a lifetime.

Our NZSki community has been growing since 1947 and continues to offer the best experience for our crew, locals, and guests alike. Everyone at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt cares for the mountains and shares a passion for snowsports and the surrounding regions. Our success is due to our awesome customer service, first-class facilities, majestic scenery, and wild terrain.

**About the Role**

The purpose of this role is to lead and manage all things Ski Racing at Coronet Peak. You will provide direction and leadership to the race crew on day to day operations of events, setting up and running events such as Winter Games. Work closely with QAST our local ski racing club on a day to day basis. You will be accountable for performance management of the race crew, ensuring all operations are safe and maintaining an outstanding level of customer service and presentation of our outdoor activities on the mountain.

Key Duties:

- Manage all Health & Safety for our Race Events including Set-up, installation
- Conducting accident investigations, Identification and reporting of hazards, Proactive in enforcing health & safety standards, Responding to weather / snow conditions,
- Maintaining accurate records and timely invoicing for event production, event entry and race training,
- Meticulous planning of all events from concept through to delivery and post event review,
- Working with the Marketing department and external stakeholders for event planning, promotion and execution,
- Raking, shovelling, and maintaining features (including salting), Set-up of fencing and signage, Snow mobile operation
- Encouraging, recognising and rewarding high performance, as well as mentoring race crew and Team Leaders while promoting a team culture,
- Contribute to establishment of a clear business plan and budget, consistent with NZSki’s strategy and aligned with ski area operational plan,
- Set goals and accountabilities for Team Leader,
- Provide strong leadership to all Race and Park crew, ensure the team is committed to and delivers on the company’s vision and values,

**About You**
- Previous experience with race crew in New Zealand or internationally
- Personal experience of racing to FIS level
- Race coaching experience to pre FIS and/or FIS level
- A good level of personal fitness and the ability to work irregular/extended hours
- Adaptable to changes in rosters, being available and ready to work
- The ability to work under pressure and work well with in a team environment
- Good knowledge of ski area snow conditions, and be competent to ski or snowboard in all weather
- Knowledge of FIS alpine rules is essential
- Experience in snow sports instructing is desirable as will add to work opportunities during the season
- Electrical or software based knowledge for timing
- Course crew experience at FIS, ideally Continental or World Cup.

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