Job Description

Whistler Sliding Centre is a world-class bobsleigh, skeleton and luge facility located above Whistler Village on the side of Blackcomb Mountain. True to its mission to grow sport, the venue is not only used for training and competition by athletes from beginner to world class level, but it is also the only place in Canada where public can try bobsleigh and skeleton to slide like an Olympian with no experience required.

Guest Activity Rep Host is the first point of contact for participants in all Whistler Sliding Centre programs. Under the direction of the Manager, Guest Services and Supervisor, Sport and Guest Services this role provides administrative and delivery support for all sport and public programs.

Winter season 2024/2025 commences November for: Casual, Part Time, or Full Time role – requires ability to work weekends and evenings.

Ask about affordable staff accommodation in our new facility for full time role

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Greet visitors (athletes, coaches, public), and assist them to register for the product/service of their choice (e.g. assist athletes with sign-in process; assist the general public with the purchase of appropriate tour and/or ride products)
• Process public sliding information requests and bookings by phone and/or email and send confirmations
• Use a Point of Sale system to process track fees, rides, and merchandise payments and process end of day cash reconciliation
• Track tour operator general admission/tours and Sliding Team Accounts in Siriusware, submit to Finance to process monthly invoices
• Facilitate sport user group registration including processing fees and documentation as required
• Foster a strong culture of health & safety; work with Human Resources and Safety to ensure all WorkSafeBC and Technical Safety BC requirements are met
• Assist with race office duties as required
• Deliver orientation sessions for athletes and public programs (both in the Guest Services building and track-side when assisting with the delivery of public tours and rides)
• Facilitate public and sport programs (Bobsleigh and Skeleton Sport Experience).
Duties include, but are not limited to:
o Gather and process participant information and waivers
o Equipment safety inspections, e.g., helmets
o Lead program safety presentation
o Maintain radio communications with Control Tower
o Walk participants to start and return
o Safely load guests into sled
o Recap safety components and final check of guest equipment and comfort level
o Assist pilots at Finish Dock, and assist guests to unload safely
o Safely load sled onto truck
o Track maintenance, as assigned
• Compile and submit athlete and public sliding start lists to Control Tower, and distribute sliding results to athletes and public sliders
• Adhere to all operational and safety procedures including wearing PPE’s when required including ‘creepers’ while on-ice
• Set up and operate camera for guest photos
• Record track statistics for venue and specific sport run volume
• Assist in general up-keep of the Guest Services areas, including the daily set up of equipment and displays indoors and outdoors
• Support WSL departments including guest services, in the execution of WSC programs including domestic and international competitions
• Assist with the execution of special events as required
• Adhere to a high degree of personal hygiene, and also participation in general upkeep and cleanliness of venue/department/work or common area is expected
• Carry out Whistler Sport Legacies’ AIM philosophy: All Interactions Matter
• Assist team with other duties as assigned or required

Position Requirements
Education/Experience
• Guest Service experience required
• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license required
• General knowledge of the Whistler Sliding Centre venue, and the sports of Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton, as well as high performance training an asset

Skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to perform in high pressure, multi-tasking environments independently and with little supervision
• Takes personal accountability and responsibility for actions; takes initiative to find creative solutions to problems or issues
• Willingness to assist other team members (at times outside of the department) as needed and requested
• Passion for exceptional customer service is essential

Languages
• Fluency in English required

Physical Requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather conditions
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly lift 50lbs

Salary/Wage

$20.00 - $22.50 / hour

Other Perks/Benefits

See website for perks and benefits

Job Application Process

To apply, visit our website https://www.whistlersportlegacies.com/careers and follow the employment prompts.

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