Wanted: Shaping Pros for Fun Rides
20.06.2018

A unique snow adventure for everyone like the Funslope goes hand in hand with hard and professional work. No banked wave, tunnel or life-like Slopy figure got on the mountain itself. To build a track that´s worth being called “Funslope”, we need absolute shaping professionals. And these pros are to be found at the Shape Academy.

The Shape Academy – this name not only stands for a professional crew, but also for an elite cadre factory in the snow business. Since 2014, the Shape Academy offers a training concept that provides winter sports enthusiasts with the chance to turn their passion into profession. 265 motivated members and instructors from 22 different countries form the team, which makes the Shape Academy the biggest institution for snow construction worldwide. Altogether, these crew members managed to build 115 snow facilities in five different countries, including all 54 Funslopes. Through professional shaping on a daily basis, sportsmen and -women of all levels have the possibility to experience fun moments on the mountain.

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The Office on the Mountain: Dreamlike Reality

What may sound like an unachievable dream is the daily routine for Shape Academy members: They are the first ones on the top of the mountain in the morning, enjoying nature and pursuing a varied job every day. They create Funslopes at the highest quality standards. If it´s a shaping-rookie or an experienced project manager, everyone who is willing to bring passion and muscle power, will find a fitting job here.

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The Positions at the Shape Academy

Newcomers take their first steps in the shaping business as a shaper . Whoever thinks that he or she is able to manage whole Funslope and the people working in it, applies as project manager, who is fully responsible for their crew and the project itself.

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Shape Academy members who already gathered experience in a cockpit of a snowcat also get the chance to take their grooming skills to the next level by shaping snow facilities with the precision of heavy machinery. The technical director is responsible for several projects in one region; the main remits of this leading position are the safety issues and the constant development of every project on the mountain.

Interested in a unique Job Opportunity and a Career at the Shape Academy?

If one of these job profiles got your attention and you also want to be at the forefront of the future of winter sports, you should definitely become a part of the world´s largest shape crew: The Shape Academy awaits your application for the winter 2018/19! For more information and the official online application visit www.shape-academy.com!

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“Hey WIDI! Look, this is how we behave correctly when riding the Funslope. Let’s go for a run and discuss the FIS rules step by step!”, says Arne to WIDI.

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Greta and Jude from London are having their best times riding the Funslope.Greta’s favourite element is the snow tunnel, and Jude really likes the Slopy high-five!

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Felix from Upper Franconia shares his thoughts about the Audi quattro funslope in Obergurgl. He says, it brings a lot of fun since it has so many diverse features!

Film Credit: Bernhard Poscher/Young Mountain