Advanced Care Provider 1

POWDR•Nederland, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Care Provider 1 patrollers provide advanced life support (ALS) care to sick or injured guests and assist with guest care and transport and emergency response throughout Eldora Mountain Resort. They model strong risk-management and safety practices, educate guests about appropriate skiing and riding, enforce resort policies when necessary, and contribute to safe, efficient ski-area operations. ACP 1s focus on becoming proficient in basic patrol skills and procedures while developing broader operational knowledge and skills. They observe potential hazards and deviations from normal operations and bring them to Patrol leadership. They also provide informal emergency-medicine mentorship and training to BLS patrollers and may lead or assist with formal training. The position is based at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. It involves working outdoors in a high-alpine winter environment and moving through mountainous terrain on foot, skis or a snowboard, and snowmobile while carrying or moving equipment.

Requirements

Expert ski ability across all terrain and snow conditions.
EMT-P or an advanced certification approved by the Medical Director and Patrol Director.
Ability to pass motor vehicle records and background checks.
Ability to obtain ATF employee possessor clearance.
Ability to move safely and efficiently on foot, skis or a snowboard, or snowmobile across mountainous terrain in winter while carrying equipment that occasionally exceeds 50 pounds or pulling or dragging equipment that occasionally exceeds 100 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors while standing or skiing in a high-alpine winter environment for up to 10 hours.
Ability to lift 10–25 pounds at least two-thirds of the time, 50 pounds between one-third and two-thirds of the time, and 100 pounds up to one-third of the time.
Ability to constantly walk; use hands to grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to operate a snowmobile, including the required vision, hearing, and fine and gross motor skills.
Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all times.
Alignment with the Play Forever program and its core values, including supporting POWDR’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support the Eldora community.

Responsibilities

Provide ALS patient care and transport for injured guests.
Lead or assist with medical training for patrol staff.
Set up, maintain, and store mountain signage, ropes, and hazard markings daily.
Educate guests and enforce ski-area policies and applicable Colorado statutes and regulations.
Maintain a visible presence on the hill to support guest-service and safety initiatives.
Model appropriate skiing or riding based on skier density, snow conditions, and terrain selection.
Manage terrain and facility risks, including conducting and documenting incident investigations.
Warn of and mitigate hazards, including avalanche hazards, in preparation for opening terrain.
Identify potential hazards or deviations from operational norms and raise them with Patrol leadership.
Provide informal emergency-medicine mentorship and training to BLS patrollers.
Perform other duties that contribute to safe and efficient ski-area operations.