Seasonal Mountain Safety Aide — Ski Patrol Support

Sundance Mountain Resort; Utah; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Active Season Pass

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking a Mountain Safety team member to support Ski Patrol by enforcing on-hill safety policies and guiding guests. The role emphasizes guest safety and professional service on peak, high-traffic days and weekends.

External staff must commit to at least 15 shifts per season; internal staff to 15 total shifts. Shifts run 9:00 am–3:30 pm on Saturdays and holidays, with peak demand days.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination.
• Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.
• Ability to ski or snowboard in various mountain conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and employees.
• Ability to use a two-way radio and communicate clearly over radio.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment in difficult situations.
• Physical: regularly ski; lift/move up to 25 lbs, up to 100 lbs frequently, over 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Be friendly, courteous, and professional with guests and staff.
• Know and educate guests on the Skier Responsibility Code and mountain policies.
• Prioritize guest safety in all actions.
• Warn, educate, and remove guests whose conduct is reckless or dangerous.
• Provide assistance and guidance to guests professionally.
• Remain calm and use judgment during emergencies and policy issues.
• Enforce mountain policies and maintain awareness of procedures through training.
• Know area plans for placement and maintenance of signs, ropes, fences, etc.
• Communicate with Ski Patrol and mountain departments via two-way radio.
• Represent Sundance Mountain Resort in a professional manner and improve guest experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Emergency response

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking a Mountain Safety team member to support Ski Patrol by enforcing on-hill safety policies and guiding guests. The role emphasizes guest safety and professional service on peak, high-traffic days and weekends.

External staff must commit to at least 15 shifts per season; internal staff to 15 total shifts. Shifts run 9:00 am–3:30 pm on Saturdays and holidays, with peak demand days.