Volunteer Mountain Safety- Winter- REHIRE ONLY

Blue Mountain Resort; The Blue Mountains; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A popular ski resort in Ontario is looking for volunteers for the Mountain Safety team during the winter season. The role involves promoting skier education, assisting guests, and ensuring safety on the slopes. Applicants should be confident intermediate skiers or snowboarders and be at least 18 years old. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to ski/board all resort terrain confidently.
• Successful applicants need to provide a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Promote skier/boarder education and maintain safety standards.
• Assist resort guests for a positive experience.
• Observe and educate guest behaviors.

Skills

Strong intermediate skier/snowboarder

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Volunteer Seasonal

16 SHIFTS DURING THE WINTER SEASON (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Supervisory team, Mountain Safety is responsible for promoting and implementing skier/boarder education practices across the resort. The team will work in conjunction with the Ski Patrol in areas of skier education, and public relations. Mountain Safety will also aid our guests where necessary and maintain a high level of professionalism throughout all activities.
• Provide and maintain a positive presence on hill, while being available to assist resort guests as needed to ensure their experience at the resort. (Way finding, attraction offerings etc.)
• Observe guest behaviors and educate accordingly.
• Assisting other departments as requested. e.g. Grooming, Snowmaking, Lifts, (but not limited to)
• Meeting the operating expectations as they relate to guest experience, safety and effectiveness.
• Must have the ability to ski/board with unloaded toboggans, bringing them into incident on hill.
• Provide reassurance to injured guests, until Ski Patrol arrives, and takes over.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Strong intermediate skier / snowboarder (able to confidently ski / board all resort terrain)
• Strong communications skills
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a criminal background check (vulnerable sector)