Winter 26/27: Junior Ski Patrol Volunteer

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility. Copper Mountain’s Junior Ski Patrol program is for high school age students looking to expand their medical experience in a fun, fast paced outdoor environment. While volunteering with Copper Mountain Ski Patrol you will be expected to develop proficiency in mountain orientation, ski patrol procedures, an understanding of the Colorado Skier Safety Act while being trained to assist in providing medical assistance to and evacuation of injured guests, evaluating risk, executing assigned projects and daily duty station responsibilities, equipment maintenance and other assigned duties. Must be a proficient skier or rider Hold current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and current CPR certification Must be high school student, between 15 -18 years old and willing to commit a minimum of 2 seasons to the program Must be able be available 14 days/season, including three training weekends (First three weekends of December)

Requirements

Must be a proficient skier or rider
Hold current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and current CPR certification
Must be high school student, between 15 -18 years old and willing to commit a minimum of 2 seasons to the program
Must be able be available 14 days/season, including three training weekends (First three weekends of December)
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing as much as 50 lbs.
Other tasks include skiing in difficult conditions, volunteering in cold and often inclement conditions, high elevations, carrying and transporting unwieldy materials such as tower pads, medical equipment, etc.
No history of injuries or physical limitations.
Must be able to hear and speak clearly in order to hear skiers requesting assistance, and for communication to occur using radios and telephones.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience (work or volunteer) helpful
Have participated in a spring hiring clinic and interview
A willingness to learn and adapt

Responsibilities

Medical: assessment, stabilization/treatment and evacuation of injured guests
Reporting/Documentation: Incident documentation and procedure familiarity with computers. Accident reporting additional forms associated with incidents on the mountain
Managing Risk: i.e. trail checks, trail openings/closings, early season preparation, maintenance, obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and special race preparation.
Mountain Orientation: Learn trail names, lifts and landmarks patrol uses to navigate and communicate the breadth of the mountain efficiently
Search and rescue: Participate in drills and assist in execution of rescue if necessary
Lift evacuation: Assist distributing lift tickets or guest direction if necessary
Skier education: Enforcement of Skier Safety Act, i.e., boundary management, safe skiing, speeder control. Being visible to the public for skier information.
Training/development: All staff will participate in continued training and development to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of patrolling. This constant and ongoing process includes medical preparation (medical lectures), terrain management, lift evacuation, mountain/company policies, inter-agency relations and contacts, etc. Ski improvement through all terrain with varying snow conditions.
Duty station assignments: PHQ, Timberline and Lower Patrol Room
Integration with other Copper Mountain departments for smoother functioning within the company. Orientation in areas of mountain safety awareness.
Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.
Upholds the most professional image.
Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.