Mountain Patrol: Emergency Rescue & Safety Pro

Mission Ridge Ski Resort; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Ski Patroller for the winter season. You will provide emergency medical response, participate in search and rescue, manage lift evacuations, and educate guests on safety procedures.

The role requires advanced skiing or snowboarding ability, strong endurance, and the capacity to work under high-stress conditions across varied terrain and weather. Training and collaboration with agencies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced medical certification (EMT, EMT-P, OEC, WFR, or RN) required.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to obtain Blaster's Card for avalanche mitigation duties.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Response: Provide immediate and professional emergency care to injured guests or staff on the mountain.
• Search and Rescue: Participate in locating and recovering missing or injured individuals on the mountain.
• Lift Evacuation: Execute lift evacuation procedures, including climbing towers with rescue equipment.
• Skier/Rider Education: Promote safe skiing and snowboarding through guest interactions and enforcement of mountain safety policies.
• Training Participation: Complete required training programs and refreshers in medical care, avalanche safety, and rescue operations.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain patrol gear and medical packs in clean and working condition.
• Cross-Department Communication: Collaborate with all departments and external agencies to ensure a safe mountain environment.

Skills

Emergency Response

Search & Rescue

Lift Evacuation

Skier Education

Training Participation

Equipment Maintenance

Cross-Department Communication

Skiing Proficiency

Physical Endurance

Guest Service

Avalanche Control

Blaster Card (Preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

EMT/EMT-P/OEC/WFR/RN Certification

CPR Certification

Blaster's Card for avalanche mitigation

Job description

Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Ski Patroller for the winter season. You will provide emergency medical response, participate in search and rescue, manage lift evacuations, and educate guests on safety procedures.

The role requires advanced skiing or snowboarding ability, strong endurance, and the capacity to work under high-stress conditions across varied terrain and weather. Training and collaboration with agencies are essential.