Ski Patrol: Specialist

Vail Resorts•Keystone, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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
At least 18 years of age

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