Mountain Patrol

Ensure Chapman Hill is safe for use and respond to any emergency situations. 

• Attend required staff meetings and all training sessions.
• Ensure padding and quality of snow is safe for use.
• Ensure required signage is placed at loading and exit areas.
• Check safety gates for proper operation.
• Complete daily operators check list.
• Ensure all participants are using safe skiing and snowboarding practices.
• Responsible for reading daily announcements in pavilion prior to scheduled shift.
• Report to work on time, and leave work after all tasks are completed.
• Report and discuss any problems with Recreation Supervisor.
• Take accurate daily attendance reports.
• Submit all reports on time to the appropriate person.
• Dress appropriately for all activities.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Thorough cleaning of all areas at the end of each day.
• Administer appropriate first aid, then immediately submit an accident report form to the Recreation Supervisor for any accidents or emergencies
• Transport injured persons from the hill to the base area with a rescue toboggan.

Other Duties:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of City Parks and Recreation programs.
• Prior experience with skiing and/or snowboarding.
• Appropriate techniques for dealing with conflict resolution and disputes.
• Reasonable discipline.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.  
• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of effectively interacting and communicating with others.

Work Environment:
Outdoor recreational facilities, may work in or around water and slippery surfaces as well as very cold temperatures.
Periods of mobility with light and heavy physical activity.

Physical Activities:

• Ability to effectively interact with other individuals (co-workers, public, children, etc.);
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects;
• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for up to 60 minutes at a time;
• Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor and to operate office equipment;
• Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means;
• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, and in person.

Education or Formal Training and Licenses: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance. Possession of or ability to obtain, CPR, AED and 1st Aid certifications.

Experience: Prefer experience with skiing and/or snowboarding and the skills necessary to perform duties on the mountain.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

Salary : $15