Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned ski resort, where you will lead avalanche mitigation efforts and ensure the safety of mountain operations. This role combines fieldwork and management, requiring expert skiing skills and strong leadership. You will train staff, assess avalanche risks, and coordinate emergency rescues in challenging terrain. Enjoy the breathtaking Wasatch Mountains while working in a collaborative environment that values safety and teamwork. This opportunity offers competitive pay, a free season pass, and numerous benefits, making it perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to make a difference in mountain safety.

Benefits

Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations

Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents

Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Pro deals with outdoor brands

Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of ski patrol experience with supervisory roles preferred.
• Expertise in avalanche mitigation and emergency care required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee avalanche mitigation and train ski patrollers.
• Conduct avalanche hazard assessments and maintain documentation.

Skills

Expert skiing ability

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Avalanche Pro 1 certification

Avalanche Pro 2 certification

Emergency medical certification

Understanding of ski resort operations

Education

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

CPR certification

Tools

Wyssen towers

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

Avalanche Mitigation Responsibilities:

• Responsible for forecasting future trends and current levels of avalanche danger and mitigating avalanche hazards.
• Assists in the assignments of route leaders and partners as necessary to conduct mitigation work.
• Collects and documents field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions.
• Determines the opening and closing of terrain based on avalanche hazard forecasts.
• Maintains and installs aerial trams and shot cables resort-wide.
• Maintains and installs avalanche closure rope lines and signage.
• Assists for the setup and tear down of remote weather stations.
• The ability to lead a resort wide, mass causality avalanche rescue.
• Able to conduct and coordinate complex off premises rescues for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue
• Have a working knowledge of Wyssen towers, a Remote Avalanche Control System (RACS)

Emergency Care and Rescue responsibilities at both supervisory and functional levels:

• To provide emergency care to those in need of assistance.
• To provide transport from on mountain locations in expert terrain to locations in the base area via rescue sleds and snowmobiles.
• To be proficient in lift evacuations using specialized equipment
• To be proficient in high-angle rescue
• To be proficient in search and rescue, including night operations
• Assists with avalanche incident investigations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In the winter, the resort operates seven days a week. Work schedules will include weekends, on call, holidays.

Perks of Working Here:

Work & Play in the Mountains:

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

Benefits:

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.