Lead Avalanche Forecasting & Snow Safety Manager

Alterra Mountain Company; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 85,489 - 90,917; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski passes for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Job summary

Mammoth Mountain is seeking a Patrol Manager to lead avalanche safety with the Snow Safety team. You will collect and analyze weather data, support avalanche forecast products, and coordinate staffing, training, and emergency readiness across the mountain.

Strong leadership, skiing proficiency, and field and admin oversight are essential. Required: 5+ winter seasons as an avalanche professional, CA blaster licensing eligibility, and 80-hour first aid certification (EMT/EMR/WFR) with excellent

Qualifications

• EMT/EMR/WFR or equivalent to 80-hour minimum first aid certification.
• Current CPR training and certification.
• Minimum five winter seasons as an avalanche professional.
• Experience with avalanche mitigation and explosive control is required.
• California blasting license or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead avalanche safety activities and coordinate staffing, training, and emergency readiness.
• Collect and analyze weather and snowpack data to support forecast products.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment / decision making

Advanced skiing ability

Mountain biking ability

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Education

80-hour first aid certification (EMT/EMR/WFR)

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Mapping software

Job description

Mammoth Mountain is seeking a Patrol Manager to lead avalanche safety with the Snow Safety team. You will collect and analyze weather data, support avalanche forecast products, and coordinate staffing, training, and emergency readiness across the mountain.

Strong leadership, skiing proficiency, and field and admin oversight are essential. Required: 5+ winter seasons as an avalanche professional, CA blaster licensing eligibility, and 80-hour first aid certification (EMT/EMR/WFR) with excellent