RGXC Ski Patroller

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Soda Springs (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 1000 hrs

EAP

Free ski passes

50% off food

Free group lessons

Lift ticket discounts

Hotel discounts

Ski reciprocal programs

Job summary

Sugar Bowl Resort is hiring Nordic Ski Patrol for the upcoming winter season. Patrols ensure guest safety, provide first aid, and coordinate emergency transport.

Duties include maintaining trails, enforcing safety rules, and operating snowmobiles across Sugar Bowl's Nordic area. Ideal candidates have a 1-year college/technical certificate or ski patrol training, plus Wilderness First Aid and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate holds Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or WFR certification and CPR.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Possession of a valid Class C Driver License and safe driving record.
• 1-year college/technical certificate or related ski patrol training is preferred.
• Experience or strong training in ski patrol safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent safety and customer service to guests and staff.
• Maintain knowledge of Sugar Bowl policies and safety procedures.
• Perform first aid and coordinate emergency transportation.
• Operate a snowmobile and safety equipment during patrols.
• Inspect trails and hazards, keeping routes clear and safe.
• Assist with snow removal and incident reporting.

Skills

Wilderness First Aid

CPR Certification

Valid Driver's License

Rescue Safety Training

Customer Service

Education

1-year college/technical certificate or ski patrol training

Tools

Snowmobiles

Rescue Equipment

Radio Communication

Job description

• Location 9411 Pahatsi Rd,Soda Springs, CA, 95728,United States
• Base Pay $21.00 - $24.00 / Hour
• Job Category RGXC, Ski Patrol
• Employee Type 2B (Seas FT)

Contact information

Description

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

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free ski and tubing passes for employees
• 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

Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.