Risk and Safety Coordinator

Telluride Ski & Golf; Mountain Village (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski pass

Discounted lift tickets

Health insurance

401(K) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Telluride Ski & Golf in Mountain Village, CO is seeking a Risk Manager to provide front-line safety leadership for staff and guests and to foster a proactive safety culture on the mountain.

You will develop OSHA programs, administer workers’ compensation processes, conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, manage the resort’s radio fleet, and support mountain operations while ensuring compliance with the Colorado Ski Safety Act and Skier Responsibility Code.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management, safety, or mountain operations preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules and write clear reports.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays and elevations 10,000 ft+.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day risk management support for staff and guests.
• Develop, implement, and maintain OSHA compliance programs.
• Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and train departments on protocols.
• Conduct safety walkthroughs, audits, and follow-ups; reinforce safety culture.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work documentation, and HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping.
• Manage radio fleet inventory, configuration, and staff training on use.
• Support incident investigations and overall mountain operations safety.

Skills

Risk management

Occupational safety

Public health

Mountain operations

Ski resort management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

2-4 years experience related field

Tools

ADP payroll systems

Motorola Radio Management

ArcGIS (Survey123, SiteScan)

Power Automate

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Provides risk management support for TSG Ski and Golf, LLC with the main goal to be creating and maintaining a safe environment for our staff and guests. This is a dynamic role designed for someone who enjoys being out on the mountain just as much as they enjoy building a strong, proactive safety culture behind the scenes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Position Summary

Provides risk management support for TSG Ski and Golf, LLC with the main goal to be creating and maintaining a safe environment for our staff and guests. This is a dynamic role designed for someone who enjoys being out on the mountain just as much as they enjoy building a strong, proactive safety culture behind the scenes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Occupational Health And Safety

• Serve as the resort’s day to day point of contact for occupational safety and health matters
• Develop, implement, and maintain OSHA compliance programs, including OSHA 300 recordkeeping and the companywide Hazard Communication and SDS programs
• Review and update Job Hazard Analyses (JHA’s) in partnership with department managers
• Develop, deliver, and track department specific training on relevant protocols
• Conduct safety walkthroughs, audits, and incident follow-ups across departments
• Partner with department leaders to build and reinforce a culture of safety
• Create and maintain employee safety training materials and documentation
• Assist the Security team with drug and alcohol testing as needed

Workers’ Compensation Support

• Assist the Director of Risk Management in administering the workers’ compensation claims process
• Submit First Report of Injury documentation for work comp claims
• Investigate employee injuries and near misses to determine root cause
• Identify injury trends and recommend mitigation strategies and targeted training
• Prepare return to work documentation for modified duty assignments
• Participate in claims reviews with the insurance provider
• Maintain employee files in compliance with HIPAA requirements

Radio Fleet Management

• Manage inventory of the resort’s handheld radio fleet
• Program, configure, and maintain radios for use across departments
• Coordinate repair, replacement, and procurement of radio equipment
• Train staff on proper radio use and communication protocols

Risk Manager / Mountain Operations

• Serve as Risk Manager for the mountain, providing frontline response support for safety incidents
• Assist with incident investigations across all departments
• Support compliance with the Colorado Ski Safety Act and reinforce the Skier Responsibility Code

General Duties

• Adhere to Telluride Ski and Golf policies and procedures
• Provide a guest experience that exceeds expectations
• Support additional projects and administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Risk Management
• Assist other departments and staff as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

2-4 years of experience in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Public Health, Mountain Operations/Ski Resort Management, or a related field is preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write clear reports and correspondence. Ability to present safety training effectively to groups of employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and basic statistics for tracking safety and injury trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and exercise independent judgment in situation with limited standardization. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Willingness to learn new software and technology, including ADP payroll systems, Motorola Radio Management software, Microsoft Power Automate, and the ArcGIS platform (Survey123, SiteScan, etc.).

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Must be able to function effectively at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher
• Must be able to function effectively in inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to ski/ride at an expert level
• Must understand mountain operations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The wage for this position is $25.00-$30.00/hr DOE

FTYR Benefits include Group Health (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D), 401(K) Match, Flexible Spending, Paid Time Off, Mix of Vacation Time/Sick Time

Benefits include ski pass, dependent passes (for full time commitment), discounted lift tickets, lift tickets at other CO resorts, discounted employee shuttles and discounted meals and lodging and ski school discounts