Ski Patrol

City of Steamboat Springs • Steamboat Springs, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position. Hours are variable up to 40 per week depending on department need. It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado! 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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