Assistant Ski Patrol Director - Winter 26-27

Bear Valley Mountain Resort LLC; Bear Valley (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Mountain Resort LLC is seeking an Assistant Ski Patrol Director for seasonal full-time work in Bear Valley, CA. The role supports daily Ski Patrol operations including avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response, mountain safety, risk management, staff training, and scheduling.

You will work closely with the Ski Patrol Director and leadership to coordinate staffing, safety policies, and operational priorities while providing field leadership and administrative support.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more related experience.
• Current California Blasters license or ability to obtain.
• Experience in avalanche mitigation with use of explosives.
• Current professional level certification EMT, OEC, or WFR.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Proven ability in ski patrol leadership and training.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing, email, web based applications.

Responsibilities

• Ski at an expert level ability in all terrain and conditions.
• Provide hands-on risk assessment guidance and direction to the ski patrol department.
• Ability to coordinate Ski Patrol staff to complete avalanche mitigation work and perform daily activities.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Director of Ski Patrol.
• Ability to analyze/forecast snowpack and weather for operational needs.
• Supervise the daily preparation and operation necessary to clear the mountain for opening to the public and closing in a timely manner.
• Work with mountain operations departments such as lift maintenance, lift operations and grooming to ensure mountain is ready for opening and closing.
• Assist in management of avalanche mitigation training program.
• Communicate with the Director of ski Patrol any safety related issues and aid in addressing them in a timely manner.
• Maintain ski patrol training records and documentation.
• Ensure completion of all patient care records and files. Ensure completion and proper documentation of incidents resulting in accident investigations.
• Maintaining training and equipment for lift evacuation and low-angle rescue
• Ensure adequate training of Ski Patrol and First Aid Staff
• Actively participate in management meetings and training sessions as required.
• The Assistant Director of Ski Patrol is a dynamic job at a mountain resort. There are many emergency response and operational tasks that develop or change during the operation of the ski area
• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

Ski patrol leadership

Avalanche mitigation

EMT/OEC/WFR certification

California Blasters license

Valid Driver’s License

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Job description

Seasonal Full Time NE Bear Valley, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1256

Salary Range: $28.00 To $32.00 Hourly

Job Summary

The Assistant Ski Patrol Director supports the daily operation of the Ski Patrol department, including avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response, mountain safety, risk management, staff training, and scheduling. Working closely with the Ski Patrol Director and Patrol leadership, this position helps coordinate staffing, emergency preparedness, operational priorities, and policy implementation while providing field leadership and administrative support.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Ski at an expert level ability in all terrain and conditions


• Provide hands-on risk assessment guidance and direction to the ski patrol department.


• Ability to coordinate Ski Patrol staff to complete avalanche mitigation work and perform daily activities


• Make operational decisions in the absence of the Director of Ski Patrol


• Ability to analyze/forecast snowpack and weather for operational needs


• Supervise the daily preparation and operation necessary to clear the mountain for opening to the public and closing in a timely manner.


• Work with mountain operations departments such as lift maintenance, lift operations and grooming to ensure mountain is ready for opening and closing.


• Assist in management of avalanche mitigation training program.


• Communicate with the Director of ski Patrol any safety related issues and aid in addressing them in a timely manner


• Maintain ski patrol training records and documentation


• Ensure completion of all patient care records and files. Ensure completion and proper documentation of incidents resulting in accident investigations.


• Maintaining training and equipment for lift evacuation and low-angle rescue


• Ensure adequate training of Ski Patrol and First Aid Staff


• Actively participate in management meetings and training sessions as required.


• The Assistant Director of Ski Patrol is a dynamic job at a mountain resort. There are many emergency response and operational tasks that develop or change during the operation of the ski area


• Other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• 5 years or more related experience.


• Current California Blasters license or ability to obtain


• Experience in avalanche mitigation with use of explosives


• Current professional level certification EMT, OEC, or WFR


• Valid Driver’s License


• Proven ability in ski patrol leadership and training


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• Strong organizational and computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing, email, web based applications.

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snow packed, and icy road.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions.

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.

The skiing/riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.