WINTER: Ski Patrol EMT with Skiing or Snowboarding ability

National Winter Activity Center Inc. • Vernon Township, NJ

114d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

To maintain and promote the safety of participants, provide first-aid assistance and transporting injured participants.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Intermediate level skier or higher
• Have Current EMT Certification or Wilderness First Rescure Certifcaiton
• Current Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) qualification
• Alpine or Nordic patrollers may apply
• Complete annual OEC, OET and CPR refreshers as required
• Good communication skills; both written and verbal, including radio communications
• Professional appearance: ski helmet must be worn, wear standard red patrol jacket/vest with white cross and black pants
• Team focused; friendly and adaptable
• Must be punctual, reliable, able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stopping, crawling, using equipment controls and push, lift or pull up to 75 lbs.
• Will be required to climb stairs, walk up and down inclines and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work effectively in extreme cold weather conditions and in other inclement weather conditions.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs. of material routinely unassisted and occasionally up to 80 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• NSPS member in good standing preferred, but not required
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Lift safety checks: report any problems identified
• Check slopes for hazards and mark as appropriate
• Setup and breakdown additional netting required each operational day
• Monitor trail conditions
• Respond to possible accidents
• Provide emergency medical care
• Transport patients; including from most difficult terrain
• Handle incidents through transfer to EMS
• Keep records and assist in accident investigation
• Inspect and maintain ski patrol equipment and supplies
• Perform chairlift evacuations if necessary
• Safely perform all job duties and responsibilities
• Work together with other staff/departments as needed

Benefits

• Industry discount

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees