Experienced Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts•South Lake Tahoe, CA

6d•$22 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are on alert and dependable professionals focused on prevention with the ability to remain calm in all situations when incidents arise.

Requirements

EMT certification
Must be at least 18 years old
Pass resort Ski Patrol sponsored ski test
Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Must have excellent guest service skills
Must be able to work in inclement weather in a mountain environment
Must be able to work as a contributing member of a team
Expert Ski Level only
Snowboard applicants must also be Expert Level skiers with no exception
Candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must complete a four-week Pass/Fail ski patrol training program

Responsibilities

Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
Assist injured/ill guests on the mountain and administering first aid
Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations
Maintain trails, including hazard identification, setting up area closures as well as other resort environment management considerations
Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis
Performing closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies
Chairlift and guest evacuation
Operate snowmobiles in various areas of the mountain as needed
Ability to participate in snow safety avalanche mitigation
Demonstrate basic avalanche rescue skills
Other duties as assigned