Manager: Ski Patrol

Vail Resorts • Breckenridge, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Snow Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily avalanche hazard forecasts and avalanche hazard mitigation for the resort. They are responsible for delegating and carrying out the necessary avalanche control procedures to ensure the safety of our customers and employees in open avalanche terrain. Under the direction of the ATF and CO Department of Labor and Employment, they oversee the required documentation, inventory, use, and storage of explosives at the ski area. They can make major operational decisions as needed in the absence of the Ski Patrol Director.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Special Skill Patroller
• EMT,
• Explosive Permit,
• Advanced Level Snowmobile Operator
• Professional Level 2 Avalanche School or equivalent
• Advanced Computer Skill
• English
• 21 years of age
• 5 years Avalanche Technician preferred

Responsibilities

• Focus on guest service
• Lead the snow safety department in avalanche hazard reduction and daily opening and closing of avalanche terrain
• Hold a current Type 1 explosive permit.
• Be able to be a “Responsible Person” with the ATF.
• Oversee individual explosive permitting, explosive storage and explosive training in accordance with the CO Department of Labor and Employment and the ATF
• Oversee and monitor avalanche route training and avalanche rescue training
• Coordinate and plan for all avalanche education for the patrol, both internal and external.
• Maintain supplies for avalanche route and rescue program--packs, shovels, beacons, probes, RECCO's, etc
• Oversee and work with the integration of rescue dogs into the avalanche rescue plan
• Organize annual explosive refresher training and continuing snow science education
• Maintain open dialogue with Colorado Avalanche Information Center and other mountain snow safety programs
• Oversee daily weather observation program.
• Oversee weather stations across the resort.
• Ensure accurate daily documentation.
• Manage the avalanche department budget.
• Work with a wide variety of outside agencies in a professional manner.
• Advanced-level skier
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED