Ski Patrol Level 1

Job Title : SKI PATROL : Level I Patroller

Rate of Pay : $22-23 hr DOE

Shift : Day s hifts : 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, Night shifts 4 : 00 PM to 10 : 00 PM, varies according to weather. Must be available early mornings for control work as needed.

Seasonal, Full-Time available

MUST BE AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS & WEEKENDS

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt / Hourly

SUMMARY

Promote general mountain safety by marking boundaries and hazards, participating in avalanche mitigation work, responding to emergencies (medical, search & rescue, weather, etc.), and engaging guests in an informative and pleasant manner. Perform majority of duties on skis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• First Aid : Administer first aid and transport injured skiers or persons visiting or working at Sundance Ski area. Communicate via 2-way radio regarding accidents and status of first aid.
• Transport / Evacuation : Properly package patients and transport with the toboggan.
• Knowledge of helicopter protocols and location of landing zones.
• Participates with supervised Avalanche reduction work : Mitigates avalanche-prone areas throughout the day during hazardous periods.
• Proficient at being a 2nd or 3rd on 1 or more control routes.
• Participates with supervised Explosives work : Exhibits a working knowledge and training of application of explosives in avalanche reduction program.
• Participates with supervised Avalanche rescue work : Familiar with avalanche rescue procedures as well as the location and inventories of available rescue equipment.
• Participates in supervised Search and Rescue missions : Carry out search and rescue for persons within and out of bounds of the ski area boundaries.
• Sweep : Learn and carry out end of day and morning sweep operations.
• Lift evacuation : Follows lift evacuation procedures and knows location of and use of lift evacuation equipment.
• Hill safety : Conducts placement and daily maintenance of signs, bamboo, ropes, fences, etc, according to area plan.
• Also participate in regular sweeps of runs in your assigned complex to identify and remove any problem areas.
• Accident reporting and investigation : Fill out accident reports completely, correctly, and legibly.
• Gather supplemental information for accident investigations.
• Public Relations : Be helpful and courteous to fellow workers and the skiing public.
• Provide assistance and advice to skiers in a friendly manner.
• Remain calm and use tact in dealing with emergencies, violations and unusual circumstances.
• Training : Upgrade and refresh skills yearly.
• Actively pursue additional personal training (avalanche, medical, SAR, AI, NSP Instructor, etc....).
• Assists with the training of Ski Patrol.
• Enforce ski area policies and procedures and update knowledge each year as necessary.
• Skier safety : Know the skier responsibility code and use it to advise skiers of the established rules of the road.
• Emphasize that skier safety is our concern.
• Provide a safe skiing environment by actively warning or removing skiers whose conduct is reckless and a danger to themselves or others.
• Equipment and building maintenance : Inspect condition of all patrol equipment and keep all patrol facilities clean and in good repair.
• Ensure aesthetic appeal and cleanliness of the terrain park.
• Be an Example of safe recreation and skiing practices at all times.

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