Ski Patroller I
About The Position
Lee Canyon Ski Patrol is seeking motivated, safety-minded individuals to join our team as Ski Patrol Level 1. This position is an opportunity to work as part of a professional mountain-safety team while providing exceptional service and emergency response to our guests. Level 1 Patrollers are responsible for helping maintain a safe mountain environment, responding to guest incidents and injuries, assisting with mountain operations, and providing a high level of professionalism and customer service. This is a physically demanding outdoor position requiring strong skiing or snowboarding ability, sound judgment, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations and changing weather conditions.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must possess one of the following certifications before applying: Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) NREMT certification (EMT-B or higher) Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Strong skiing or snowboarding ability.
- Ability to safely and confidently navigate a variety of terrain and snow conditions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
- Dependable, professional, and committed to mountain safety.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in changing and potentially severe weather conditions.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of ski patrol operations.
Nice To Haves
- Opportunities to develop additional skills and advance within the avalanche program.
- Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement within the department for employees who demonstrate strong performance, professionalism, teamwork, and a commitment to mountain safety.
Responsibilities
- Responding to and assisting with guest injuries and medical emergencies.
- Providing emergency medical care within the scope of training and certification.
- Safely transporting injured guests using patrol toboggans and other appropriate equipment.
- Assisting with mountain opening and closing procedures.
- Conducting trail, terrain, and hazard inspections.
- Identifying and communicating changing mountain and snow conditions.
- Assisting with snow safety and hazard mitigation operations.
- Participating in lost-person searches and other mountain emergencies.
- Assisting with lift evacuation operations.
- Operating and maintaining patrol equipment as trained.
- Maintaining effective radio communication with Ski Patrol and other mountain departments.
- Completing accurate incident reports and other required documentation.
- Assisting guests with questions, directions, mountain information, and safety concerns.
- Educating guests regarding responsible and safe mountain use.
- Working closely with Lift Operations, Ski & Ride School, Mountain Operations, and other resort departments.
- Assisting qualified personnel with avalanche mitigation operations, with opportunities to develop additional skills and advance within the avalanche program.
- Performing other duties necessary to support safe and efficient mountain operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
