Patrol Supervisor

Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC; Killington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Paid parental leave

Paid time off, holidays and sick pay

Free season pass for employee/depends

Discount programs for F&B, retail, and

Job summary

Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC is seeking a Ski Patrol Supervisor to lead the Ski & Bike Patrol, overseeing on-hill risk management, rescue and first aid, trail maintenance, and day-to-day patrol assignments. The role supports a safe, positive guest experience year-round.

You will supervise up to 35 staff in peak season, coordinate with the Patrol Manager and other departments, and ensure safe operations across winter and summer activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree desirable.
• Outdoor Emergency Care certification.
• Advanced first aid and CPR training; EMT certification desirable.
• Four years of ski patrol/rescue experience; leadership experience.
• Good reading, writing, and speaking skills; ability to supervise and plan.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate patrol operations.
• Provide direct supervision of up to 35 staff daily in peak season.
• Coordinate rescue, first aid, and trail maintenance work.
• Attend meetings and assist with staffing plans and daily assignments.
• Coordinate with Patrol Manager and other departments to ensure guest safety and service.

Skills

Ski patrol

Rescue operations

Leadership

First aid

CPR

Outdoor Emergency Care

EMT certification desirable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree desirable

Outdoor Emergency Care certificate

Advanced first aid and CPR training

EMT certification desirable

Job description

Compensation and BenefitsCompensation: Salary, adjusted based on experience.Benefits: Full-time, year-round, benefited position including:Optional company-subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending and health savings accounts; and employer-paid short- and long-term disability offerings401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 5%Paid parental leavePaid time off, holiday and sick payFree season pass for employee/dependentsPrivileges at several other resortsDiscount programs, including food and beverage, retail/rental, and friends and family ticketsJob Summary:The Ski Patrol Supervisor supports the day-to-day operations of the Ski & Bike Patrol Department, including on-hill risk management, trail evaluation, rescue and first aid response, trail maintenance, and the scheduling, supervision, and coordination of patrol assignments. The Supervisor provides frontline leadership to patrol staff, helps maintain safe and consistent operations across winter and summer activities. Performs the regular duties of a rescue worker as needed. The Ski Patrol Supervisor works closely with the Patrol Manager and other resort departments to coordinate daily priorities, support staff development, and deliver a safe and positive guest experience.Summary of Key Responsibilities:Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Help plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate assigned services and day-to-day patrol operations.Provide direct supervision of up to 35 staff daily in the winter and 10 during the winter. Confer regularly with staff to plan and coordinate activities, assign and check work, and resolve operational problems.Perform general supervisory functions; assist with interviewing and provide input on hiring new employees.Train employees, evaluate job performance, address performance and conduct concerns, and advise the Patrol Manager of significant or ongoing issues.Assist with planning staffing meetings and coordinating daily work assignments.Attend department staff meetings and training sessions, and participate regularly in department, division, and company meetings, including quarterly CORE meetings.Assist with the coordination of daily rescue, first aid, and trail maintenance work.Perform regular patrol and rescue duties as needed, including trail maintenance, first aid, rescue, assisting skiers and bikers, enforcing ski and bike safety regulations, identifying and removing or marking trail hazards, reporting weather, snow, and ski traffic conditions, assisting guests, and carrying out end-of-day closing procedures.Ensure rescue personnel follow established procedures for operational response and documentation.Help maintain awareness of risk management principles and issues, and communicate safety concerns and emerging hazards to the Patrol Manager.Keep current with developments and techniques in the field, and work with outside vendors and manufacturers’ representatives as needed.Complete administrative tasks such as preparing weekly work schedules, closing out daily timekeeping reports, conducting regular weekly safety meetings, and ordering and maintaining appropriate inventories of first aid and other supplies.Review, complete, maintain, and submit records and reports related to injuries and incidents, hill logs, workers’ compensation injuries, HBV training, and staff training.Maintain records and inventory control for equipment used by department personnel.Prepare operational and administrative reports as required.Communicate regularly with the Patrol Manager and relevant company personnel and departments to plan, coordinate, and evaluate services, activities, and systems; exchange information; and resolve problems.Provide timely, detailed information to key departments, including Marketing, Snowmaking, Grooming, and Lift Operations, to support their planning and daily operations.Attend and participate in daily snow plan meetings during the winter to improve guest and operational experiences.Assist the Patrol Manager and department leadership in developing and improving operating policies and procedures to increase efficiency.Provide input into the department’s capital program and assist with planning as needed.Provide superior service to internal and external customers. Follow Resort Etiquette Guidelines when interacting with guests and respond in a courteous and efficient manner.Perform other tasks as assigned.Basic Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; college degree desirable.Four years of ski patrol/rescue experience, or a combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills.At least two years of leadership experience.Outdoor Emergency Care certificate.Advanced first aid and CPR training; EMT certification desirable.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Broad base of technical first aid and rescue skills relevant to skiing and biking.Good understanding of ski, bike, and general ski resort operations.Familiarity with basic principles and issues related to risk management.Excellent skiing skills.Experience using hand and power tools commonly used for trail maintenance.Ability to proficiently operate off-road equipment such as ATVs, UTVs, and trucks on work roads and bike trails.Ability to proficiently operate snowmobiles in all-weather applications.Ability to hike with equipment for sustained periods on steep terrain.Ability to perform rescue operations in both winter and summer.Ability to lift at least 75 pounds.Ability to lift and carry people and objects weighing up to 150 pounds and occasionally push or pull toboggans with injured skiers/snowboarders weighing up to 300 pounds.Good reading, writing, and speaking skills.Good planning, administrative, and supervisory skills.Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of company personnel and outside organizations or their representatives.It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.Work where you play - Apply now!