Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

Solitude Mountain Resort; Cottonwood Heights (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor to lead a team in ensuring safety in the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains. This pivotal role combines fieldwork and management, requiring expert skiing skills and strong leadership abilities. You will be responsible for training ski patrollers, managing avalanche hazards, and conducting emergency rescues. Join a dynamic team that values both work and play in the mountains, while enjoying benefits like a free season pass and comprehensive health insurance. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Access to select Alterra Mountain Company destinations

Free Solitude season pass for employee and eligible dependents

Discounts on lift tickets, food, rentals, retail, and lessons

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pro deals with outdoor brands

Generous 401(k) with company match

Free Employee Assistance Program counseling services

Qualifications

• Must obtain ATF explosive handlers permit.
• Experience in avalanche mitigation at a class 'A' resort preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee avalanche danger forecasting and hazard mitigation.
• Train ski patrollers in avalanche rescue and mitigation techniques.

Skills

Expert skiing ability

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Avalanche Pro 1 certification

Avalanche Pro 2 certification

Six years of ski patrol experience

Understanding of ski resort operations

Education

Current medical certification at Utah EMT, National EMT, or OEC level

Current CPR certification

Tools

Wyssen towers

Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS)

Job description

Seasonal (Seasonal)

JOB TITLE: Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

DIVISION: Mountain Operations

REPORTS TO: Avalanche Mitigation Manager, Director of Ski Patrol

LOCATION: Solitude Mountain Resort

CLASSIFICATION: Full time/ Seasonal

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This supervisory position will oversee up to 45 employees and will be responsible for a wide variety of mountain operations. The position involves both field (80%) and office work (20%). The Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor reports directly to the Avalanche Mitigation Manager and the Director of Ski Patrol. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as well as expert skiing ability.

PAY:

$30+/hour, based on experience

SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The incumbent must be able to obtain an ATF explosive handlers permit.
• Have a valid state driver's license.
• Have a current medical certification at Utah EMT, National EMT, or OEC level.
• Current CPR certification.
• Expert skiing ability.
• Avalanche Pro 1 certification, Avalanche Pro 2 preferred.
• Six years of ski patrol experience with two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Four years of avalanche mitigation experience at a class "A" resort is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of ski resort operations.
• Able to hike in steep, exposed, and technical terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in training and evaluating ski patrollers in avalanche rescue, mitigation techniques, and snow science.
• Maintains documentation of training, equipment assignments, and condition of equipment.
• Conducts inventories and maintains explosive caches.
• Fills in for the Avalanche Mitigation Manager as assigned.

Avalanche Mitigation Responsibilities

• Responsible for forecasting avalanche danger and mitigating hazards.
• Assists in assigning route leaders and partners for mitigation work.
• Collects and documents data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions.
• Determines terrain opening and closing based on hazard forecasts.
• Maintains and installs aerial trams, shot cables, avalanche closure lines, and signage.
• Assists with remote weather station setup and teardown.
• Leads resort-wide avalanche rescue operations.
• Coordinates complex off-premises rescues for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue.
• Knowledge of Wyssen towers and Remote Avalanche Control Systems (RACS).

Emergency Care and Rescue Responsibilities

• Provides emergency care and rescue transport in mountain terrain.
• Proficient in lift evacuations, high-angle rescue, search and night operations.
• Assists with avalanche incident investigations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The resort operates seven days a week in winter. Work includes weekends, on-call, and holidays.

Perks of Working Here:

Work & Play in the Mountains:

• Enjoy the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
• Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Benefits:

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on lift tickets, food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) with company match.
• Free Employee Assistance Program counseling services.