Mountain Dispatch Specialist – Ski Patrol & EMS

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass

Job summary

Mountain Capital Partners LLC in Colorado is seeking a Ski Patrol Dispatcher for the Purgatory ski area. The Dispatcher serves as the communications hub, logs patrol missions, injuries, trail conditions, and on-mountain messages, using the CAD system.

The role requires calm, multi-tasking staff with strong verbal and written communication, high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, and willingness to work weekends/holidays in a seasonal schedule from November 2026 to April 2027.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong computer and typing skills.
• Pass basic ski/snowboard test.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze incoming mountain calls and non-emergent messages.
• Input, retrieve, and maintain vital information in the CAD system.
• Perform emergency medical dispatch when necessary.
• Distribute calls via internal radio system.
• Initiate incident reports for on-mountain injuries and maintain records.
• Coordinate with outside agencies (Durango 911, Montrose 911, DFPD, LPCSAR, SJMR, FFL).
• Monitor mountain channels and relay data to Patrol and other departments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calm under pressure

Analytical ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Computer-aided dispatch system

Radio/communications equipment

Job description

Mountain Capital Partners LLC in Colorado is seeking a Ski Patrol Dispatcher for the Purgatory ski area. The Dispatcher serves as the communications hub, logs patrol missions, injuries, trail conditions, and on-mountain messages, using the CAD system.

The role requires calm, multi-tasking staff with strong verbal and written communication, high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, and willingness to work weekends/holidays in a seasonal schedule from November 2026 to April 2027.