Patrol

Chestnutmtn; Galena (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestnutmtn in Illinois operates a ski area seeking a Patrol member to promote mountain safety, assess injuries, provide first aid, and transport injured guests by toboggan. The role emphasizes hazard mitigation, accident investigation, and enforcing safety policies.

Must be an excellent skier in all conditions and carry heavy loads. EMT and Outdoor Emergency Care certification within one year are preferred or required as noted, with on-site training provided.

Qualifications

• Ski Patrol experience preferred.
• EMT certification preferred.
• Must obtain Outdoor Emergency Care Technician certification within one year of hire.
• Must be an excellent skier in all weather and snow conditions, on all slopes, carrying heavy/awkward loads.
• Maintain a professional appearance, be open, courteous and approachable.
• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of Ski Patrol.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety of mountain.
• Evaluate guests for injuries and administer first aid; transport by toboggans as needed.
• Mitigate skiing hazards through markings and signage.
• Investigate accidents and document findings.
• Enforce skier safety code and speed controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ski Patrol

EMT certification

Excellent skiing

Professional appearance

Teamwork

Education

Outdoor Emergency Care Technician certification (within 1 year)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: PATROL

SUMMARY

Promotes safety of mountain environment. Evaluate skiers for injuries; administer first aid as necessary and transport injured by toboggans.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promotes safety of mountain
2. Evaluate resort guests for injuries; administer first aid as necessary and transport injured by toboggans as necessary.
3. Mitigate skiing hazards through appropriate and consistent markings and
4. Investigate accidents and document investigation.
5. Enforce policies in a fair, consistent manner, including skier safety code and speed control.
6. Other duties as

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ski Patrol experience preferred.
• EMT certification preferred.
• Must obtain Outdoor Emergency Care Technician certification within one year of hire.
• Must be an excellent skier in all weather and snow conditions on all slopes, carrying heavy and/or awkward loads.
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional appearance and open, courteous and approachable
• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of the Ski Patrol team, adhering to established policies, procedures, safety standards, and operational protocols while contributing to a professional and team-oriented work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Varies. On-site training provided by ski area for ski patrol operations both before and throughout employment