Snowsports Rental Technician

The Snowsports Rental Tech team is a flexible and multi-disciplined crew that provides rental and tech services at the Children’s Snowsports School. This team may be asked to help with riding lifts with children, indoor staff, custodial staff, and other areas of the operation. Share our traditions of stewardship and inclusiveness. Inspire deep connections with our mountains and help Create lifelong snowsports enthusiasts. 

 
This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Tech skis and snowboards with accuracy to assure guest safety in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Fit guests with appropriate fitted helmets 
• Organize, check in/out, and maintain all rental gear including boots, skis/boards, helmets, and poles
• Demonstrate awareness of the Rental/Repair Shop’s safety and security practices
• Perform morning duties including boot fitting, shuttling, greeting, shoveling, and maintaining a clean workplace
• Closely watch return racks and equipment storage inside and outside of building multiple times a day.
• Organize equipment thoroughly as needed before ending a shift
• Learning area fence set up, and removal/storage of fences and equipment for opening and closing procedures when needed
• Willingness to help with all operational aspects of the Rio Hondo Learning Center including, but not limited to, shoveling snow, custodial needs, AM indoor and outdoor set up, aiding support staff with operations and instructors when needed, assisting with lift riding, and PM closing procedures
• Follow established procedures and instructions for operation of all tools and equipment
• Maintains good humor and cooperative attitude
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Skills:

• Dependable, punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Communicates well with families, children, and other team members 
• Actively collaborates, shares responsibilities, and communicates effectively with all team members
• Has high personal job motivation at the beginning of the season and carries this through to the end
• Handles stressful situations with tact and good judgment
• Establishes and maintains productive work relationships with co-workers, other TSV staff, Supervisors and Management
• Enthusiastically approaches all aspects of the job outlined in this job description and other tasks asked to endeavor. 
• Works independently, without close supervision
  Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations.
• Ability to accept criticism and opportunities gracefully and humbly for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, challenges, and while working in an ever-changing environment.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Possess the capability to obtain certification in three different types of bindings
• Able to be trained in safe, accurate, and proper operation of machinery at TSV, Inc.
• Willing and able to complete CPR training (training available through company)
• Uses standard tuning and equipment repair procedures
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Possess strong safety awareness 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Work Environment: 

• Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff
• This position is 75% inside and works closely with children ages 3yo – 13yo

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during Holiday and Peak days. TSVI is located in a high-altitude alpine environment.  Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions.

Physical Demands of Position Include: 

• Ability to stand for up to an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to lift children of all sizes, up to 50 pounds, throughout the day
• Must be able to bend and move from standing to squat and kneel positions several times throughout the day
• Must be agile, sure-footed, and cautious on slippery surfaces 
• Must be prepared to accompany children outside in changing and potentially extreme weather conditions 
• Maintain personal safety as a top priority

Background Check:

 
Positions dealing with children, of safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes
• Is an MVR required for this position: No