Race & Events - Alpine Timing And Events Administration (Winter 2025)

Race & Events – Alpine Timing and Events Administration Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and our employees. You're brave, ambitious and passionate and we want you on our team. Whether you're looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.
The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that's just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts of up to 40% at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more!
As a Race & Events Alpine Timing and Events Administration assistant you will play a central role in the execution and delivery of our outstanding events. Provide the timing and calculations to support the production of accurate results that lead to the success of a diverse range of events, which may include night spectacles, Australian Interschools competitions, and various National and International level alpine and freestyle events. Based in Perisher, Falls Creek, or Hotham you may be asked to travel to another of our resorts to assist with large-scale events.
In a typical day in this role, you might: Manage event registrations, oversee hardware maintenance (Alge, Tag Heuer, Microgate & FDS), and configure timing software (Vola SkiAlp-Pro & Split Second Timing) ahead of scheduled events.Operate timing systems to accurately record race results during events and provide reliable calculations and results.Use your advanced skiing and administration skills to enhance participation and guest experience of our events.Assist with Race & Events daily outdoor operations and other departments to promote a positive guest experience.To be considered for this role, you should have: Advanced Skiing ability to be able to ski in all conditions - Please see our Snowsports ability description below.Excellent communication and administration skills with a high attention to detail and a customer service experience.Experience in events administration and/or timing in any sport is preferable.A background in Snowsports competition experience, as a athlete, participant, coach or volunteer. (Desirable)Experience in Alpine or Freestyle event environments, such as volunteering, events official, timing and calculations, course setting or judging. (Desirable)Adequate physical fitness to frequently lift, carry and ski with 20+ kg of equipment and be able to work outside in inclement weather for 8+ hours per day. (Desirable)As part of our team, you will be expected to: Demonstrate our core Values - Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value and Do RightProvide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to returnBe punctual, reliable and show up for work with an enthusiastic attitude and embrace all parts of your jobDevelop and maintain excellent relationships with fellow workmates, showing respect to your peers and supervisorsImportant: This is an early application process for seasonal roles that will start from June 2025. Offers for these positions will begin to be sent out from February. Employment start dates will vary depending on the role and snow conditions, but most roles start in June and finish in September. Snowsports Ability Description Beginner - A skier learning for the first time, starting to link turns or beginning to navigate easy intermediate terrain (not quite parallel turns for skiers).
Intermediate - A skier who is confident and able to navigate intermediate terrain consistently linking turns (parallel turns for skiers).
Advanced Intermediate - A skier who athletically rides steep intermediate and advance terrain, with dynamic carved turns in a variety of turns shapes.
Advanced - An experienced skier who conquers any challenge on the mountain, with the ability to ride all types of advance terrain with ease, including black runs, off-piste, icy and bumpy conditions.
Additional Information: Please be advised that advanced skiing is a daily requirement for this role, and we prioritise candidates with strong skiing abilities. Snowboarding candidates are unlikely to progress in the application process unless they also possess advanced skiing skills or significant prior experience in Racing and Events.
Employment in our Race & Events team varies based on the resort and employee availability. To identify your seasonal availability, you will be able to let us know in your application which option best suits you. Unlimited availability suggests team members will be able to commit to working up to 6 days per week for the duration of the winter season. Limited availability suggests team members will be able to commit at least the minimum availabilities as described for each resort.
Limited availability expectations for each resort: Perisher - As agreed in consultation with the Race & Events or Snowsports School Senior Manager prior to Winter.Falls Creek - As agreed in consultation with the Race & Events or Snowsports School Senior Manager prior to Winter.Hotham - As agreed in consultation with the Race & Events or Snowsports School Senior Manager prior to Winter.Staff accommodation may be available for successful applicants with unlimited availability. Successful applicants with limited availability will not be eligible for staff accommodation. You will be asked to indicate in your application whether you require accommodation. If you are offered a position, we will be in touch to confirm and provide further information.
Falls Creek and Mount Hotham Snowsports Instructing: Race & Events team members employed in Falls Creek and Mount Hotham will be expected to hold or complete an APSI Alpine Level 1 Instructor qualification (or international equivalent) to be able to assist the Snowsports school during high business demand. The Snowsports school will cover the cost of your course and exam fees, if required of your role, making this one of the most affordable instructor qualifications in the world. The associated costs may include purchase of an APSI Alpine Manual and Membership package. This is not a requirement of Perisher employed team members.
To support your application, please provide the following documentation where relevant/applicable: Certificates/QualificationsMembership LicensesEmployment EvidenceWritten Reference Letters (or provide two contactable referee's)If you encounter any issues uploading all your files due to their size or the amount, please feel free to email them directly to us at ****** At Vail Resorts Australia one of our core values is Be Inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at ******
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