Avalanche & Snow Safety Lead — Ski Patrol

Bear Valley; California (MO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bear Valley Ski Resort is seeking a Snow Safety Coordinator to join our Ski Patrol team, focusing on on-mountain safety, avalanche mitigation, and weather monitoring. You will collaborate with ski patrol leadership to develop snow safety programs, supervise training, and support operational decisions in dynamic winter conditions at Bear Valley.

This role requires leadership experience, strong judgment, and the ability to work extended hours in cold weather, with responsibilities including

Qualifications

• 5+ years ski patrol at a Class A avalanche resort.
• EMT or OEC certification; Wilderness First Responder accepted with patient contact experience.
• CPR certification required.
• California blasters license or eligibility to obtain.
• Advanced snowmobile operation skills in varied terrain and snow conditions.
• Must pass federal/state background checks for explosives.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate avalanche forecasting, assessment, and mitigation efforts.
• Document the snow safety AM & PM meetings.
• Provide avalanche education/rescue/mitigation training for Ski Patrollers.
• Monitor weather and snowpack conditions.
• Assist in opening/closing procedures and on-mountain safety tasks.
• Maintain equipment and operate safely in extreme weather conditions.

Connaissances

Ski patrol experience

EMT/OEC

CPR certification

Blasters license (CA)

Snowmobile operation

Explosives background check

Description du poste

Bear Valley Ski Resort is seeking a Snow Safety Coordinator to join our Ski Patrol team, focusing on on-mountain safety, avalanche mitigation, and weather monitoring. You will collaborate with ski patrol leadership to develop snow safety programs, supervise training, and support operational decisions in dynamic winter conditions at Bear Valley.

This role requires leadership experience, strong judgment, and the ability to work extended hours in cold weather, with responsibilities including