Ski Patroller

Discovery Land Company•Lake Tahoe, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is seeking Ski Patrollers to join the Patrol Department. This position combines professional ski patrol responsibilities with basic life support (BLS) emergency medical care in a challenging mountain environment. The ideal candidate is a strong skier or snowboarder who can provide high-quality emergency medical care, perform technical mountain rescue operations, and work effectively in adverse weather and remote terrain.

Requirements

Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician or EMT-B certification.
Current BLS/CPR certifications.
Expert alpine skiing ability.
Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of professional ski patrol.
Ability to safely ski in varied terrain and operate a rescue toboggan.
Work outdoors for extended periods in cold, snow, wind, and changing weather.
Travel through steep, uneven, and remote mountain terrain.
Lift, carry, and maneuver patients and rescue equipment.
Perform physically demanding rescue operations, including prolonged CPR.
Work effectively at elevation and in situations where access to additional resources may be delayed.
Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Long hours may be required due to business demands.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous ski patrol, mountain rescue, or emergency medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout the resort.
Perform patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, and evacuation.
Provide BLS care within scope of practice, protocols, and medical direction.
Manage cardiac, respiratory, traumatic, environmental, and other medical emergencies.
Perform CPR, defibrillation, hemorrhage control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction.
Provide patient care during evacuation and coordinate handoff with local EMS and receiving facilities.
Conduct routine mountain opening and closing procedures and assist with hazard identification and mitigation.
Perform on-snow rescues and patient evacuations using toboggans and other rescue equipment.
Participate in avalanche response and rescue operations, including beacon searches, probing, and patient extrication.
Assist with lift evacuations, lost-person searches, and other mountain emergencies.
Maintain equipment and complete accurate patient care documentation.
Work collaboratively with Ski Patrol, resort departments, local EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency response agencies.
Provide professional guest service while promoting a safe mountain environment.
Other duties as assigned.