Patroller_CSSA

Mt. Hood Meadows • Mount Hood, OR

38d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Ski Patrollers at Cooper Spur are trusted leaders on the mountain, dedicated to protecting guests, teammates, and terrain while delivering an exceptional alpine experience. This role combines expert-level skiing with emergency response, hazard mitigation, and proactive risk management in a dynamic, high-alpine environment. From opening terrain each morning to closing the mountain at day’s end, Patrollers play a critical role in ensuring safe operations across all conditions.
As a Ski Patroller, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team responsible for avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response, search and rescue, and guest education. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in challenging outdoor settings, remain calm under pressure, and are motivated by teamwork, service, and stewardship of the mountain. If you’re passionate about safety, skiing at the highest level, and making a meaningful impact every day, this is your opportunity to turn that passion into purpose.
This is a Full Time, Year-Round Position

Requirements

• Expert skier in all terrain and in all snow conditions. Pass Mt Hood Meadows Ski Patrol ski test Snowboarders not accepted
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care, Wilderness First Responder or EMT required
• At least 18 years of age
• Positive mental attitude, strong work ethic, focused attention to detail, and ability to work well as a team member in all conditions
• Be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written), have excellent guest service skills, be able to work in inclement weather in a high-alpine environment for extended periods, and have the ability to operate all ski patrol-related equipment
• Have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow, and provide directions
• Available to work holidays and weekends
• Safely move objects up to approximately 70 pounds about the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• EMS experience
• Outdoor work & guest service experience
• Regulation enforcement
• Avalanche safety training & terrain experience
• Experience as a safety educator
• Rope Access training & experience

Benefits

• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees