RGXC NORDIC/Cross Country Ski Patroller

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employer sponsored 401k plan

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development opportunities

Free ski and tubing passes for员工

Free ski passes for dependents

Discounts on food at our restaurants

Free group ski and snowboard lessons

Employee discounted lift tickets

Lift ticket discounts at other resorts

Hotel discounts

Ski reciprocal programs

Zusammenfassung

Sugar Bowl’s Royal Gorge Cross Country Nordic Ski Patrol is hiring for the upcoming winter season in Soda Springs, CA. Patrols ensure guest safety, provide first aid, and maintain trails and signage while operating on snowmobiles and skis.

Qualifications include a 1-year certificate or 3–6 months ski patrol experience, a valid California driver license, Wilderness First Aid/CPR, and the ability to work outdoors in harsh winter conditions.

Qualifikationen

• 1-year certificate from college or tech school, or 3–6 months ski patrol experience or equivalent
• Valid Class C Driver License with clean driving record
• Current Wilderness First Aid/WFR certification or equivalent; CPR and First Aid required
• Comfortable working outdoors in extreme High Sierra winter conditions

Aufgaben

• Provide first aid to guests and staff and coordinate emergency transport when needed
• Operate a snowmobile and related implements to reach and assist guests
• Inspect and mark hazards on slopes and trails per safety policies
• Maintain clear ski trails and remove obstacles to ensure guest safety
• Welcome guests, verify trail and season passes, and assist with safety education
• Assist with safety programs and respond to incidents and investigations
• Support snow removal and general site maintenance as needed
• Maintain professional rapport with guests, employees, and management on safety issues

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Ausbildung

1-year certificate or 3–6 months ski patrol training/experience

Tools

Snowmobiles

Chain saws/hand tools

Jobbeschreibung

This position is located at Royal Gorge Cross Country (RGXC), Sugar Bowl's Nordic ski resort. RGXC is located 10 minutes west of Sugar Bowl in Soda Springs, CA. With over 100 miles of Cross-Country ski trails, RGXC is the premier Nordic ski destination in the Tahoe region.

Royal Gorge Cross Country, Sugar Bowl's Nordic Ski area, is now hiring Nordic Ski Patrol for the upcoming winter season! Royal Gorge Nordic Ski Patrollers ensure the overall safety of the ski area and our guests. Ski Patrol provides first aid and emergency transportation to injured skiers, keeps ski trails clear of obstacles (such as down trees, limbs, and brush) and maintains ski trail signage, marks hazards and detours. Patrollers also play a key role in educating guests and employees about ski safety awareness and control, maintain proper safety equipment and signage across the ski area and help facilitate the correction of safety problems - all while being one of the most trusted, visible faces on the trails. Patrols are conducted on snowmobile and on skis.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are

• Able to perform each essential duty of this role successfully and safely
• A one-year certificate from a college or technical school; or 3–6 months of related ski patrol experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver License, with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by Sugar Bowl Corp’s insurance carrier
• Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification or equivalent. Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Comfortable performing the duties of the job while exposed to extreme High Sierra weather conditions

What You’ll do

• Provide excellent customer service to guests, employees, and business partners
• Maintain current knowledge of, implement, and enforce Sugar Bowl policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Evaluate ski area emergency procedures, including trail/slope evacuations and fire evacuation procedures, and participate in training for such events
• Provide first aid to guests and staff, and emergency transportation to injured skiers
• Operate a snowmobile and associated implements
• Inspect and mark hazards on slopes, trails, or in the lodge in accordance with safety policy and procedures
• Keep ski trails clear of natural or man-made obstacles
• Use chain saws, pole saws, hand saws, axes, loppers, and general hand tools to maintain clear trails
• Welcome and check guests for trail passes and season passes
• Evaluate and implement safety programs for employees and guests designed to reduce work-related accidents and liability exposure
• Assist with snow removal, including shoveling and clearing walkways, stairs, equipment, and other areas as needed
• Complete reports and paperwork related to incidents and injury accidents, coordinate accident investigations, and report all incidents to the General Manager and Assistant Manager
• Monitor the ski area for safety hazards or incidents, and maintain a positive, professional rapport with employees, management, and guests regarding safety issues
• Maintain expert ski level, handle rescue sleds, drive snowmobiles, and coordinate search and rescue operations at the ski area
• Help with parking on weekends

Physical Requirements

• Capable of skiing all Royal Gorge terrain
• Capable of working outdoors in extreme High Sierra winter weather for extended periods
• Comfortable lifting, carrying, and maneuvering rescue sleds and injured guests, often over 50 lbs with assistance
• Manual dexterity for operating chain saws, hand tools, and emergency medical equipment safely
• Able to operate a snowmobile and associated rescue equipment in varied and challenging terrain
• Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to identify hazards, respond to emergencies, and communicate over radio
• Able to shovel and clear snow, including heavy, wet snow, as needed

Winter Benefits

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
• Paid sick time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• Free ski passes for dependents
• 50% off food at our restaurants
• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees
• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends
• Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations
• Hotel discounts
• Employee ski reciprocal programs