Ski Patrol Dispatcher

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC•Durango, CO

11d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Dispatcher is the main hub of communication across the mountain. Dispatcher logs and tracks Patrol missions, injuries, trail conditions, and other on-mountain communications.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task successfully in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
Strong computer and typing skills
Must be able to pass a basic ski/snowboard test
Available to work different schedules, including weekends and holidays
Current CPR/AED

Nice To Haves

Basic First Aid knowledge is a plus.
One to three years prior experience preferred but not required
Alertness, precision, ingenuity, problem-solving, analytic ability, spatial perception, persuasiveness, memory, creativity, concentration, judgment, aesthetic sense, reasoning, imagination, initiative, patience, visual, tactile and auditory discrimination, strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary abilities.
Good organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

Receive and analyze incoming mountain calls, as well as non-emergent messages from other departments at Purgatory.
Utilize computer aided dispatch computer system to input, retrieve, and maintain vital information.
Performing emergency medical dispatch when necessary.
Distribute calls for service via internal radio system.
Initiate incident reports of on mountain injuries and maintain history records.
Maintain radio log and recording.
Coordinate with outside organizations including, Durango 911 Dispatch, Montrose 911 Dispatch, Durango Fire Protection District (DFPD), La Plata County Search and Rescue (LPCSAR), San Juan Medical Rescue and SAR (SJMR), Flight for Life (FFL), and other regional utilized organizations.
Monitor all Mountain channels and communicate data to Patrol staff and other mountain departments as needed.