Ski Patrol Level 1 - Winter 2026/27

POWDR•Bend, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A mountain patroller is responsible for emergency medical response and guest assistance, and contributes to resort operations to provide an exceptional experience for all visitors. This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass, free and discounted friends & family day passes, free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine, discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more), winter season employee housing program & summer season camping program, 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting, discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor, and local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more). Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts.

Requirements

Current medical certificate (OEC, WFR, EMT or greater)
Advanced /Expert skiing/riding ability and good physical condition
Skilled in the use of rescue equipment like toboggans, ropes, and belay systems
Strong communication skills for guest interactions and radio procedures
Problem-solving and decision-making in emergency situations
Able to pass a federal background check
High School or equivalent
Minimum Age Requirement: 21+

Nice To Haves

Entry-Level 1 patroller must demonstrate a willingness to learn patrol procedures and an eagerness to take on new responsibilities with training.
Experienced Level 1 patroller has at least one season of previous patrol experience and can comfortably perform all essential job functions and responsibilities.
Level 1 patroller should be actively preparing for success in the formal examination of 4 of the 9 disciplines of in-house certification for professional patrollers.

Responsibilities

Emergency medical care and transportation of injured guests
On-mountain setup and hazard mitigation to promote a safe environment
Avalanche reduction and rescue
Lift evacuations
Patrolling runs to assist guests
Thorough documentation
Ski/ride all trails frequently to provide a visible patrol presence
Respond to incidents and administer emergency medical care as necessary per training level
Perform rescues and transport injured guests safely via toboggan
Inspect terrain, identify hazards, and mitigate risks
Communicate hazards/issues to teams like lift ops, groomers, etc.
Conduct mountain operations duties like avalanche mitigation, rope line setup, signage, etc.
Complete required reports, documentation, and record-keeping
Operate required equipment and vehicles like toboggans, snowmobiles, rope systems, etc.
Assist with guest services like directions, basic troubleshooting, and conflict resolution
Conduct lift evacuations and follow protocols for guest safety/documentation
Conduct search and rescue operations as trained
Attend all training sessions to maintain certifications and skills
Contribute to daily mountain operations with instruction from the Patrol Director, Assistant Director, Supervisors, Leads, and Level 4 patrollers
Actively participate in the Patrol In-house Training program to expand job knowledge and performance

Benefits

Free employee season pass
Free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
Winter season employee housing program
Summer season camping program
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts