Ski Patrol: Specialist

Vail Resorts • Keystone, CO

4d • $24 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

At Vail Resorts, our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. The Specialist position is a non-management leadership role within Keystone Ski Patrol. This position falls within the Collective Bargaining Agreement. As a Specialist, you will assist Assistant Mangers and other staff with planning, coordinating, and delivering training programs, and in overseeing day-to-day operations. You will coordinate with your specific Assistant Manager to facilitate the accomplishment of team tasks. Success in this role is measured by your ability to work proactively, with a positive attitude, in a dynamic physical and mental environment that requires emotional awareness, a high degree of physical fitness, embracing change, and holding oneself and others accountable, while maintaining a continuous focus on training execution, customer service, and the safety of our employees and guests.

Requirements

• Maintain ability to perform all duties of an Advanced Ski Patroller
• Ability to lift and ski with a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in all weather conditions in a high alpine environment
• Valid driver’s license - Required
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills - Required
• Ability to effectively work within a team – Required
• Time Management & organizational skills – Required
• Leadership ability – Required
• Strong Decision making skills – Required
• Expert skiing/riding skills - Required
• Competent with Windows based programs; specifically Microsoft Office - Required
• Current OEC, EMT-B or higher medical certification – Required

Responsibilities

• Alignment with Vail Resorts’ mission and values
• Actively participate in maintaining a culture of excellence, equality and collaboration
• Participate in and support daily ski patrol operations
• Maintain all skills of a Specialist Ski Patroller
• Continue to perform operational ski patrol duties, to include patient assessments, running a toboggan and housekeeping the mountain with a “patroller’s eye” (signage, boo, rope lines, etc.)
• Maintain a current OEC, EMT-B or higher medical certification
• Support the daily operation of the ski patrol department, especially in the absence of Team Lead or Assistant Manager, and assume leadership role to ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Set an example for others to follow
• Adherence to uniform standards (i.e., cleanliness, appropriate and correct name tags, serviceable with no tears, etc.)
• Proactive, positive and enthusiastic team player
• Proactive, solutions-oriented perspective
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Interface with and be a liaison for other departments involved with ski area operations
• Support daily ski patrol operation and perform ski patrol duties as time allows
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed