Mountain Operations Coordinator (M/W) - Internship

In short

As a mountain operations coordinator, you’ll play an important role in the operation team. You’ll be responsible to manage the logistics of the event, including transportation, and equipment rental. The mountain operation coordinator plays a crucial role in the success of the events. You’ll work collaboratively with the event organizers, volunteers and stakeholders to ensure that the event runs smoothly. Your role is crucial to the company’s success, and your contributions will be highly valued.

What the FWT

The Freeride World Tour (FWT) team is comprised of 20-25 young and passionate staff based near Lausanne, Switzerland. They work year-round to organize the five-stop Freeride World Tour circuit, which includes the well-known Xtreme Verbier event. Additionally, the team coordinates over 90 Qualifier events and 140 Junior events worldwide and oversees a global community of 10’000+ licensed riders.

This entails a lot of work and travel but also means spending time at events (and occasionally sharing a drink) with the Freeride World Tour Family. This unique community includes over 120 people, including external staff, riders, and partners. Working with FWT is a life-changing experience that allows you to meet inspiring individuals and grow on both personal and professional levels.

The work environment is dynamic and occasionally disorganized but encourages proactivity and the sharing of new ideas regardless of position or background, all with a focus on the big picture in which everyone plays a crucial role. Micro- management and hierarchy are not part of our vocabulary, and the status quo gives us nightmares. Telework and flexible work arrangements are promoted, though physical teamwork is also emphasized as necessary for success.

Meet the Team

The operation team plays a crucial role in planning, organizing, and executing successful events. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that all aspects of the event run smoothly and efficiently, from the initial planning stages to the final execution.

If you’re looking for an environment where ideas (not always the smartest) are flying around, and where you can participate in international projects with a real impact, then this opportunity is for you! If you enjoy challenging the status quo and hearing “We’ve always done it this way” makes you jump out of your skin, even better!

The Freeride World Tour Operation team is composed of passionate and hardworking individuals from different cultures and backgrounds who work together towards a common vision. Expect a hard-working team that enjoys the après-ski.

Your Missions

A.     PRESEASON LOGISTICS (November – December)

·      FWT operations stock management (inventory check, material repair, testing and developments)

·      Define needs for various materials and manage all the bookings for relevant events

·      Preseason material purchases

·      Preparation and management of all equipment for the 6 stops

B.     TEAM SUPERVISION / MANAGEMENT

·      Manage and organize a team of volunteers/mandates onsite, dispatch the team across the different mountain zones

·      Dispatch and Preparation of Materials at drop zone for each zone prior to transport

·      On-site material transport coordination and supervision (by cable car, skidoo, Heli, Snow Cat)

·      Setup of FWT branding & signage, dismantling and other operational tasks in the resort

C.     FWT BRANDING & SIGNAGE (banners, flags, bibs, arrows, etc.)

·      Search for new branding & signage developments

·      Coordination with account management team for branding plans and implementation

·      Contest Village & Finish Line branding plans creation in coordination with account management (with Sketchup)

D.    GENERAL SUPPORT

·      Operation maintenance of the office

Your story

·      Previous operational & logistics experiences working at (sports) events, ideally on an international basis.

·      Fluent English & French (both spoken and written), Spanish & German very useful

·      Good level in skiing or snowboarding

·      Good physical condition

·      Interest in Sports in general. To enjoy the great outdoors including winter sports

·      Autonomous and rigorous, assertive, team spirit

·      Remains composed under pressure

·      Able to work well in a small team

·      Willing to travel extensively during the winter season

·      Recognizes and accepts that during events the demands can be 24×7

·      Knowledge of Adobe Programs (Illustrator) & Google Sketchup very useful

What we offer ●      Base salary: CHF 1400.- / month. ●      Free ski wear and equipment (depending on availability). ●      Flexible work schedule. ●      Travel and phone costs are covered. ●      Work in a unique, entrepreneurial and creative environment where everyone makes a real difference.   Duration October 1st, 2025 to April 30th, 2026   Apply through this link: https://www.freerideworldtour.com/jobs-internships/