Ski Patroller

Massanutten Current Openings • McGaheysville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ski Patroller provides on-mountain first aid and transportation, manages incidents, and promotes safety through hazard mitigation and skier education. The position includes chairlift evacuation, search-and-rescue, and opening and closing the ski area. The schedule varies and includes weekends, holidays, and evenings. Patrollers must be available for one shift per week, with work ranging from 7 to 40 hours per week. This is a seasonal position paying $16.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Outdoor Emergency Care certification.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• ICS-100 certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Good bedside manner and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong mountain bike and ski or snowboard skills.
• Must be available for one shift per week.

Nice To Haves

• National Ski Patrol membership.
• EMS experience.
• Rope rescue experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests and employees with first aid and transportation off the slopes and trails.
• Open and close slopes and trails.
• Monitor slopes and trails for changing conditions and address conditions as needed.
• Enforce the reckless skier/biker policy.
• Document incidents involving injured or ill guests and employees, and alert a supervisor when additional documentation may be necessary.
• Evacuate chairlifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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