Ski Patrol

City of Streamboat Strings • Steamboat Springs, CO

8d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergency medical services, search and rescue response, hazard mitigation, terrain monitoring, and guest assistance at Howelsen Hill. Responsible for enforcing safe skiing/riding practices, patrolling assigned terrain, responding to incidents, and supporting daily mountain operations to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all mountain users.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or EMT license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ski or snowboard at an expert level in steep, icy, variable, and hazardous terrain; must pass an on‑snow skills evaluation.
• Make quick, sound decisions during medical or mountain emergencies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with guests, coworkers, EMS personnel, and partnering agencies.
• Maintain accurate incident documentation and follow established reporting procedures.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain one upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ski patrol, EMS, outdoor education, mountain operations, or recreation preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while espousing safety at all times.
• Conducts daily trail checks, monitors mountain conditions, identifies and marks hazards, and ensures terrain is safe for public use.
• Responds promptly and professionally to on‑mountain emergencies; administers OEC/EMT-level medical care and stabilizes injured guests.
• Transports injured guests in rescue toboggans, including maneuvering loads up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
• Performs search and rescue operations and coordinates with senior patrol staff as needed.
• Assists with lift evacuation procedures and participates in evacuation-related trainings.
• Enforces safe skiing and riding practices; educates guests on mountain safety and skier responsibility codes.
• Maintains proficiency with medical kits, oxygen tanks, radios, rescue toboggans, lift evacuation equipment, hazard marking tools, and snowmobiles.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation including incident reports, daily logs, and trail check records.
• Assists with pre-season setup, in-season maintenance, and post-season tear-down of Ski Patrol and EMS work areas.
• Collaborates with Senior Ski Patrol, Mountain Operations, Ski School, EMS providers, and external agencies to support coordinated patient care and operational safety.
• Provides excellent guest service through clear, professional communication and situational awareness.
• May assist with terrain park monitoring, special events, risk mitigation projects, and other winter operations tasks.

Benefits

• $1.50/hour end‑of‑season bonus based on total hours worked
• A Steamboat Resort Merchant Pass for employees regularly working 20+ hours weekly, paid for by the City of Steamboat Springs.
• All Howelsen Hill employees may participate in the Real Deal, allowing them to ski at most ski areas in Colorado.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED