Bike Patroller (Summer Season)

POWDR

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

As our recruitment video says “Not your ordinary 9 to 5”. We look for applicants that share in our passion for the outdoors and will embrace all that SilverStar has to offer. SilverStar is part of the POWDR Group. POWDR is an Adventure Lifestyle Company® that is locally-focused and delivers soulful experiences because that’s what matters to our guests and communities. A Bike Patroller plays a critical role in the safe operation of SilverStar Mountain’s summer bike park. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring advanced downhill mountain biking ability, strong emergency response skills, and independent decision-making in dynamic and high-risk environments. Bike Patrollers are responsible for emergency medical response, mountain safety, hazard mitigation, lift evacuation, and monitoring bike traffic to ensure safe conduct on the hill. Patrollers frequently work independently in remote terrain and must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and composure under pressure. This role requires riding advanced and expert-level downhill terrain in all weather conditions, often while carrying medical equipment and responding urgently to incidents. Successful candidates are safety-focused, physically fit, technically skilled riders who are committed to maintaining a safe and positive environment for staff and guests. At SilverStar, we intend to Play Forever. We believe there is nothing better for the soul than to live a balanced life full of adventure, and we believe those in the future should have the same opportunities we have today. To make this happen, SilverStar is committed to doing all we can to protect the environment and enable participation in adventure. If you care about the environment and are looking for a memorable, fun role that enhances people’s lives whilst having fun SilverStar is the place to be. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.

Requirements

Advanced to expert-level downhill mountain biking ability
Confident riding double black diamond and pro-line terrain, including steep technical features, jumps, drops, and high-speed trails
Ability to ride aggressively and safely in all weather and trail conditions
Ability to transport medical equipment while riding
Ability to respond rapidly to emergencies across the entire bike park
Minimum 19 years of age
Valid AFA or EMALB (BC); EMR, PCP, or ACP license accepted
Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
High level of physical fitness and endurance
Able to work long shifts in variable weather conditions
Strong risk awareness and hazard assessment ability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Calm and decisive in high-stress emergency situations
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Team-oriented with a professional and safety-focused attitude

Nice To Haves

Rope rescue certification an asset
Emergency response experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide emergency medical response to guests and staff
Conduct risk assessments, hazard mitigation, and accident prevention initiatives
Perform daily mountain openings and closings according to established procedures
Conduct lift evacuations
Safely operate ETV/ATV vehicles
Monitor and manage bike traffic to promote safe riding conduct
Maintain radio communication with Mountain Dispatch (dispatching duties may be required)
Maintain signage during spring and fall operations
Collaborate with Trail Crew, Events, Lift Operations, and other departments
Attend and actively participate in training sessions