Snow Safety Coordinator - Winter 26-27
About The Position
The Snow Safety Coordinator is an integral member of our Ski Patrol team and part of a dedicated group of individuals committed to on mountain safety of all guests and employees. This role will actively collaborate with ski patrol leadership to develop and execute snow safety programs, monitor weather/snowpack conditions, and plan avalanche mitigation. The ideal candidate has professional experience within Class A avalanche resort mitigation, leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to perform in dynamic winter conditions. The Snow Safety coordinator supports the Director of Ski Patrol, Assistant Director of Ski Patrol, and Risk Manager with operational decision making and leadership as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of ski patrol experience at a class A avalanche ski resort
- Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC). Wilderness First Responder (WFR) accepted with patient contact experience
- CPR certification required
- Maintain a California blasters license or have eligibility to obtain
- Avalanche Pro 1 certification
- Expert skiing ability
- Advanced snowmobile operation skills in a variety of terrain and snow conditions
- Must be able to pass federal and state background checks for the use and handling of explosives
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze weather and snowpack data
- Assist in coordinating avalanche forecasting, assessment, and mitigation efforts
- Document the snow safety AM & PM meetings.
- Provide avalanche education/rescue/mitigation training for Ski Patrollers under the direction of Ski Patrol Leadership
- Perform front line Patrol duties daily
- Skiing to perform opening and closing procedures on the mountain daily
- Communication with other mountain operation departments
- Perform rope rescue skills and lift evacuations.
- Maintain clean, safe, and professional workstations
- Respond to medical emergencies
- Complete training records, explosive records, and AM/PM forms.
- Maintain any appropriate records as set forth by company policy and procedures
- Recognize and correct any slope safety hazards
- Shoveling snow, sometimes deep, heavy wet snow weighing more than 50 pounds per shovel full
- Heavy and awkward lifting of items up to 50 pounds plus
- Maintain resort boundary rope lines, padding, markings, and signage
- Willingness to work during extreme weather conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
