A Great Job and Benefits to Match :
- Most jobs start at $20 / hour
- Free skiing riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
- Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
- 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine
- 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Essential Job Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned :
Provide customers with top quality customer service in a friendly and positive manner.Adheres with service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.Mitigate skiing hazards through appropriate and consistent markings and signageEvaluate skiers for injuries and administer first aid as necessaryTransport injured skiers by sled, toboggan or snowmobileMitigate avalanche hazards through the application of standard forecasting and control procedures.Investigate accidents and documentEnforce policies in a fair, consistent manner, including skier safety, speed control, citizen’s arrest as necessary.Actively anticipate and meet guest needsAct as Mountain DispatchPositively assist and interact with other employees and departmentsMaintain and improve patrol skillsAvalanche rescue beacon expertiseAssist and expedite avalanche and missing person rescuesIn addition to all of the skills and knowledge of lesser levels, demonstrates competencies in these areas :
Guest Service
Can provide on hill directions to all slopes and facilitiesCan provide guests with daily grooming report for all complexesProficient with all medical emergencies, helicopter landing zone and troop carrier proceduresProvide transport and extrication all terrain, all equipmentToboggan Skills (Level III)Assist in conducting searches for missing skiers including rescue, patient care, and extricationProficient interview technique with reporting partyParticipates in incident investigation including drafting diagrams and maps, photograph annotation, and all necessary documentation with the help of an I.I. Team memberHill Safety
Readily identify and appropriately mark hazardsAdjust hill safety for mitigation of changing hazardCan evaluate all slopes in assigned complex for safety and qualityCan perform all mountain sweepsPerform complex Sled / Ferno / Stokes Litter rescues utilizing appropriate lowering / belay systemsSpider harness; sled evacuation from chair; maneuver terrain problems / tyroleanSelf-belay from chair to chairCan search all inbounds areas and adjacent backcountry areasRetain personal equipment necessary to perform in-area or back country searchParticipate in terrain familiarization outside of ski area boundaryAvalanche Rescue & Control
Cal / OSHA Blaster’s LicenseLeads 5 to 10 or more routesUnderstand the basic ICS command structure (Complete ICS 100 Course)Ability to communicate an accurate assessment of sceneCompetencies and Job Requirements :
Required :
Effective communication skills, oral & writtenStrong sense of customer service & safety awarenessAble to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standardsPunctual, able to report at scheduled start time; able to arrive by 5 : 00 am, regardless of weather or road conditionsWork well as part of a team.Expert skier in all weather and snow conditions on all slopes, carrying heavy and / or awkward loads.Able to maintain a calm, controlled demeanor during difficult or trying situations or confrontationsBasic radio communications knowledgeKnots and ropes general knowledgeChair lift evacuationAble to understand mountain meteorology, snow pack metamorphism, avalanche dynamicsAble to work longer hours and / or additional days if requestedPreferred :
Basic explosives experienceEducation and Experience :
Required :
High School Diploma or GEDOEC / EMT CertifiedPreferred
1 year experience as Professional Ski PatrolExtensive winter mountaineering experiencePhysical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, smell, and ski. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls. Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of skiing 50% or more of a normal 9 hour day. Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying 20-75 lbs. Must be capable of frequent climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, walking on snow and ice, skiing, and operating a snowmobile. Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions :
Indoor / Outdoor : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, and blizzard conditions
Hazardous Materials / Noise : The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
Equipment Used in Job : Skis, snowmobiles, radios, first aid supplies, sleds, shovels, ice axes, ropes, explosives
Salary : $20
