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Shape Academy – The Shaping Pros for Perfect Parks
20.06.2018

The Shape Academy – this name not only stands for a professional crew, but also for an elite cadre factory in the world of freestyle. Since 2014, the Shape Academy has offered a training concept that provides freestyle enthusiasts with the chance of turning 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 45 QParks in five countries, and this was only last season. Through professional shaping on a daily basis, riders of all levels get to experience unique moments on the mountain – no matter whether you’re aiming for progression in the air or wanna enjoy some easy jibs. The Shape Academy stands for “Perfect Rides”.

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 and maintain your QParks at the highest quality standards. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a shaping-rookie or an experienced park builder, everyone who is passionate about winter sports and brings along some muscle power, will find a fitting job here.

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THE POSITIONS IN THE SHAPE ACADEMY

As a newbie you start out in the shaping business as a shaper or multimedia shaper. After that, the head shaper position is next up the career ladder, where you will acquire first managing skills. These competences are prerequisite in order to become a park designer, 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.

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INTERESTED IN A UNIQUE JOB OPPORTUNITY AND A CAREER IN THE SHAPE ACADEMY?

If one of these jobs got your attention and you also want to be on the frontlines 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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