Entry-Level Ski Patroller: Mountain Safety & EMT

Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Inc.; Town of Hunter (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Free ski lessons

Employee discounts for friends and fam

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional发展

Referral Program

Job summary

Hunter Mountain Ski Patrol, Inc. is seeking entry-level ski patrollers for winter seasonal work at Hunter Mountain, NY. You will create a safe and enjoyable mountain experience by providing emergency medical care, maintaining trails, and delivering excellent guest service.

Starting wage ranges from $21 to $25.05 per hour. Employment is winter seasonal 2026/2027 with full-time and part-time shifts, housing not provided. You must be able to ski expert terrain and complete the EMT/OEC as required.

Qualifications

• EMT or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification required or to be completed in first season.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to ski expert terrain with confidence.
• Fluent in English with strong guest service skills.
• Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Promote guest safety through education and proactive mountain presence.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency care to injured or ill guests.
• Transport injured guests using rescue toboggans and patrol equipment.
• Maintain trails through hazard marking, fencing, closures, padding, and other safety materials.
• Perform sweeps at the end of the day to ensure all guests are safely off the mountain.
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis/snowboard.
• Participate in lift evacuations and other emergency response operations.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and assist with guest inquiries and concerns.
• Complete accurate incident documentation and reports.
• Support other mountain operations departments as needed.
• Maintain patrol equipment and facilities in a clean, organized manner.
• Complete all Entry Level Patroller competencies during the first season.
• Participation in continued on the job training program
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Guest service

Strong skiing ability

Teamwork

Education

EMT or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification

AHA BLS Provider

Job description

Hunter Mountain Ski Patrol, Inc. is seeking entry-level ski patrollers for winter seasonal work at Hunter Mountain, NY. You will create a safe and enjoyable mountain experience by providing emergency medical care, maintaining trails, and delivering excellent guest service.

Starting wage ranges from $21 to $25.05 per hour. Employment is winter seasonal 2026/2027 with full-time and part-time shifts, housing not provided. You must be able to ski expert terrain and complete the EMT/OEC as required.