Winter 26/27: Medical Ski Patrol Volunteer

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Ski Patrol Volunteer assists the ski patrol in maintaining a reasonable skiing environment and aids injured or sick guests at Copper Mountain. The role supports duty-station responsibilities, skier safety, trail checks, search and rescue, lift evacuations, and other assigned duties. Responsibilities require developing decision-making proficiency and excellent people skills. Volunteers conduct medical assessments and treatment, document incidents, support trail openings and closures, mark light obstacles, conduct sweeps, assist at special events, help locate lost or separated guests, and provide medical assistance during lift evacuations. They also promote skier safety, maintain visibility on the mountain, assist with patroller training, maintain medical certifications, enter incident and missing-person information into computer systems, and coordinate with other Copper Mountain departments. Skiing and snowboarding improvement across terrain and snow conditions is encouraged. Volunteers act as Copper Mountain ambassadors, model the resort’s culture and professional image, and strive to exceed guest expectations. This is an evolving volunteer role, and responsibilities may change. The position requires flexibility with volunteering hours and days, working in cold and inclement weather at high elevations, skiing variable conditions, and potentially carrying or transporting awkward equipment. Candidates must be at least 21, currently employed in the medical field, and latex-tolerant. A criminal background check is conducted after acceptance.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be presently employed in the medical field.
Must be latex-tolerant.
Must be able to ski in variable snow conditions and work in cold, inclement weather at high elevations.
Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate using radios and telephones and to hear guests requesting assistance.
Must be able to potentially carry and transport unwieldy materials and equipment.
Must be flexible with volunteering hours and days, and able to volunteer at any time of day on any day of the week.
Must handle confidential information and follow established policies and procedures.
Must be organized, follow tasks through to completion, and demonstrate good follow-through.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, potentially high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Nursing, paramedic, physician assistant, or physician certification; graduate of an accredited health care institution.
ACLS instructor qualification.
TNCC.
CPR instructor qualification.
Strong advanced alpine skiing, telemark skiing, or snowboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the ski patrol in providing a reasonable skiing environment and aid injured or sick guests.
Conduct medical assessments and treatment on the mountain and in duty stations; maintain required medical certifications.
Complete incident documentation, potentially including reports, witness statements, and diagrams.
Conduct trail checks, assist with trail openings and closures, mark light obstacles, post signage, perform sweeps, and assist with special events.
Assist reporting parties in locating lost or separated friends and family, and document search-and-rescue information.
Provide medical assistance to injured or cold guests during lift evacuations and distribute lift coupons when appropriate.
Enforce the Skier Safety Act, including addressing fast or reckless skiing and closure violations, and provide skier information on the hill.
Develop proficiency across patrol responsibilities and assist with formal and informal patroller training.
Enter accident records and lost/separated-person information into computer systems.
Coordinate with other Copper Mountain departments to support effective operations.
Represent Copper Mountain professionally, model its culture, and work to exceed guest expectations.
Accept new responsibilities and transfers of duties as the volunteer role evolves.