Ski Patrol Level 1

Overview

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.

Base pay range : $22.00 / hr - $23.00 / hr

Job Title : SKI PATROL : Level I Patroller

Rate of Pay : $22-23 hr DOE

Shift : Day shifts 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.

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 and 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.
• Regular sweeps of runs in assigned complex to identify and remove 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 emergencies, violations and unusual circumstances.
• Training : Upgrade and refresh skills yearly. Actively pursue additional personal training (avalanche, medical, SAR, AI, NSP Instructor, etc.).
• Assist with 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 rules. Provide a safe skiing environment by warning or removing reckless skiers.
• Equipment and building maintenance : Inspect patrol equipment and keep 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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