Ski Patroller - Alpine

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

5d • $24 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Ski Patrol is responsible for performing guest service functions such as accident handling, administering first aid, trail maintenance, mountain sweeps, lift evacuation and explosives handling. Job duties vary depending on experience level which will be assessed upon employment. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time ; able to arrive by 5:00 am, regardless of weather or road conditions
• Work well as part of a team.
• Expert skier in all weather and snow conditions on all slopes, carrying heavy and/or awkward loads.
• Able to maintain a calm, controlled demeanor during difficult or trying situations or confrontations
• Basic radio communications knowledge
• Knots and ropes general knowledge
• Chair lift evacuation
• Able to understand mountain meteorology, snow pack metamorphism, avalanche dynamics
• Able to work longer hours and/or additional days if requested
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience as Professional Ski Patrol
• Current California EMT Certification or O.E.C.
• Current CPR Certifications
• Extensive winter mountaineering experience
• Basic explosives experience

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with top quality customer service in a friendly and positive manner.
• Adheres with service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Mitigate skiing hazards through appropriate and consistent markings and signage
• Evaluate skiers for injuries and administer first aid as necessary
• Transport injured skiers by sled, toboggan or snowmobile
• Mitigate avalanche hazards through the application of standard forecasting and control procedures.
• Investigate accidents and document
• Enforce policies in a fair, consistent manner, including skier safety, speed control, citizen’s arrest as necessary.
• Actively anticipate and meet guest needs
• Act as Mountain Dispatch
• Positively assist and interact with other employees and departments
• Maintain and improve patrol skills
• Avalanche rescue beacon expertise
• Assist and expedite avalanche and missing person rescues

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED