Winter 26/27: Medical Ski Patrol Volunteer

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Ski Patrol Volunteer assists Copper Mountain’s ski patrol in maintaining a reasonable skiing environment and providing aid to injured or ill guests. The volunteer supports duty-station responsibilities, skier safety, trail checks, and other assigned duties. The role calls for developing decision-making skills and excellent people skills. Volunteers provide medical assessment and treatment on the mountain and at duty stations, document incidents, help locate lost or separated people, assist guests during lift evacuations, educate skiers and enforce the Skier Safety Act, and contribute to patrol training and development. They also enter accident and lost-person information into computer systems and coordinate with other Copper Mountain departments. Volunteers serve as ambassadors for Copper Mountain and are expected to maintain a professional image and strive to exceed guest expectations. The position requires skiing in variable snow conditions and working in cold, inclement weather at high elevations. Volunteers may need to carry or transport awkward materials and equipment. Applicants must be at least 21, currently employed in the medical field, and able to communicate clearly by radio and telephone. A criminal background check is conducted after the position is accepted. The volunteer must be flexible about hours and days and able to volunteer at any time of day or day of the week.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be currently employed in the medical field.
Must be able to hear and speak clearly to communicate by radio and telephone and hear guests requesting assistance.
Must be able to ski in variable snow conditions and work in cold, inclement weather at high elevations.
Must be able to tolerate latex.
Must be able to carry and transport potentially unwieldy materials and equipment.
Must be flexible with volunteering hours and days, including availability at any time of day and any day of the week.
A criminal background check will be conducted after the position is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Medical certification as a nurse, paramedic, physician’s assistant, or physician.
Graduation from an accredited health care institution.
ACLS instructor qualification.
TNCC instructor qualification.
CPR instructor qualification.
Strong advanced alpine skiing, telemark skiing, or snowboarding skills.

Responsibilities

Provide medical assessment and treatment to guests on the mountain and at duty stations.
Complete incident documentation, which may include reports, witness statements, and diagrams.
Help maintain a reasonable skiing environment through trail checks, trail openings and closures, light obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and special-event assistance.
Assist reporting parties in locating lost or separated friends or family and document those incidents.
Provide medical assistance to injured or cold guests during lift evacuations and distribute lift coupons when appropriate.
Educate skiers and enforce the Skier Safety Act, including addressing fast or reckless skiing and closure violations.
Maintain visibility on the mountain and provide skier information.
Develop proficiency across patrol duties, maintain medical certifications, and assist with formal and informal patroller training.
Enter accident records and lost- or separated-person information into computer systems.
Coordinate with other Copper Mountain departments to support effective operations.
Act as an ambassador for Copper Mountain, model its culture, maintain a professional image, and work to exceed guest expectations.
Accept new responsibilities and transfer duties as the position evolves.