Seasonal Ski Patrol — Safe Slopes, First Aid & Rescue

Yellowstone Club, LLC; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transportation to Bozeman

Complimentary shift meals

Two employee ski days per month

Discounted ski pass - Big Sky/Bridger

401k eligibility and bi-weekly match

Onsite fitness center access

Job summary

Yellowstone Club, LLC in Big Sky, MT invites applications for a Ski Patroller for the upcoming winter season. The role covers on-mountain safety tasks, emergency response, injury assessment and transport, and requires completing all training as directed by the Ski Patrol Manager.

Seasonal employment runs mid-November through April 21. Responsibilities include hazard assessment, avalanche control, trail checks, and coordinating with the Yellowstone Club Fire Department for medical transport when

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work.
• Ability to ski the toughest terrain at the ski area in a strong, stable manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High integrity and be detail oriented, and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform general on-mountain safety work including maintaining tower pads, bamboo, rope lines, race closures, traffic control, and avalanche hazard assessment.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Assess skier's/snowboarder’s injuries, provide immediate first aid and provide transport down the mountain, and complete required paperwork.
• Document the injury or accident, note the medical condition of the patient and work with Yellowstone Club Fire Department for the patient to be transported to a local medical facility if necessary.
• Complete all required training as directed by the Manager of Ski Patrol.
• Promote mountain safety by enforcing area policies, clearing debris from the ski runs, maintaining the resort boundaries, and other specialized techniques (e.g. avalanche control, toboggan handling, chairlift evacuation, avalanche search and rescue, snowmobile operation).
• Conduct trail checks of the mountain before opening and closing hours to ensure that the mountain is safe for Members and guests; Mark and/or remove hazards appropriately
• Maintain training and certifications throughout employment.
• Transport equipment around the mountain on skis or snowmobiles.
• Engage in run checks, afternoon sweeps, and day and night search and rescue.

Skills

Skiing ability

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma / GED / vocational training

Job description

Yellowstone Club, LLC in Big Sky, MT invites applications for a Ski Patroller for the upcoming winter season. The role covers on-mountain safety tasks, emergency response, injury assessment and transport, and requires completing all training as directed by the Ski Patrol Manager.

Seasonal employment runs mid-November through April 21. Responsibilities include hazard assessment, avalanche control, trail checks, and coordinating with the Yellowstone Club Fire Department for medical transport when