Norway's toughest summer job

In Olympiaparken, there is a vacant extra help position as tourist host/bob pilot in Lillehammer Olympic bobsleigh and luge track (LOBA). This is one of Norway's toughest jobs where the key words are speed, excitement and magical experiences for our customers. In the first round, you will receive training on bobsleigh, which is the Olympic Park's most popular summer activity. In addition, there will be work tasks associated with our pantball track.

Furthermore, it may be possible to continue into the winter season, where training will be provided in taxibob and bobsleigh. You will also have the opportunity to work during training and national and international bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions.

We are looking for people with the following characteristics:

• Good physical shape and fond of challenges
• A class BE driver's license is desirable, but applicants with only class B will also be considered.
• Knowledge of the sport is a plus, but not a requirement (skeleton, bobsled and or luge)
• Good mood and good service attitude.
• Flexible and responsible.
• Initiative and solution-oriented person who can work both independently and in teams.
• Fluent in English.

The tasks will be related to:

• Create great customer experiences
• Driving a bobsled
• Paintball instructor
• The implementation of activities for tourists and groups both summer and winter
• Management of booking and checkout system
• Routines for opening and closing the facility
• Daily safety inspection of the equipment

The Olympic Park strives for the best possible gender balance and women are encouraged to apply.

What is a bobpilot?

A bob pilot is the person who controls the bob. It is the pilot who trains the passengers and ensures that they have a fast-paced and safe ride down the 1710 meter long bobbin track. No experience or prior knowledge of bobsledding is required to apply for the position. All necessary education and training will be provided. After completing the training, you will be an authorized pilot.

Lillehammer Olympiapark AS owns, develops and operates the Olympic facilities Håkons Hall, Lysgårdsbakkene, Kanthaugen, Birkebeineren ski and biathlon stadium and Lillehammer Olympic bob and toboggan run. The company is owned by the municipality of Lillehammer and aims to create magical moments for everyone who uses the facilities for activity and events within the sports (training and events) and commercial segments. Olympiaparken is one of Inland's most exciting jobs. High activity in the company's facilities creates significant ripple effects in the region.

Lillehammer Olympic Bob and Luge Track is the only bob track in Scandinavia. The facility is located by Hunderfossen family park 15 km north of Lillehammer. The bobsleigh and toboggan run was completed in 1992 and has since hosted major international competitions such as the Olympics in 1994 and the Youth Olympics in 2016. In addition to national and international sports events, the facility offers many activities for visitors, both summer and winter. Around the bobsleigh and toboggan run we have our own activity park, where we offer various exciting activities for groups.