Ski Patrol Candidate - EMT

Sundance Mountain Resort; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Active Season Pass

Job summary

Sundance Mountain Resort is seeking a Ski Patrol candidate for seasonal, full-time work. Duties include first aid, avalanche mitigation, and rescue operations, with duties performed mostly on skis. Shifts include day and night rotations; availability on holidays and weekends is required.

Mandatory certifications include Utah OEC or EMT-B and CPR, plus a valid driver’s license. Expect safety-focused teamwork in a dynamic mountain environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skier.
• Must possess Utah OEC, EMT-B or higher certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and transport injured persons.
• Operate and assist in avalanche mitigation and rescue.
• Respond to emergencies and assist guests promptly.
• Maintain safety procedures and area signage.
• Inspect patrol equipment and report defects.
• Provide clear and courteous guest assistance.

Skills

Emergency response

First aid

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Rope systems knowledge

Job description

Job Title: SKI PATROL: Candidate

Rate of Pay: $20-21 hr DOE

Shift: Day shifts: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Night shifts 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, varies according to weather. Must be available early mornings for control work as needed.

Seasonal, Full-Time available

MUST BE AVAILABLE HOLIDAYS & WEEKENDS

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

SUMMARY

Promote general mountain safety by marking boundaries and hazards, participating in avalanche mitigation work, responding to emergencies (medical, search & rescue, weather, etc.), and engaging guests in an informative and pleasant manner. Perform majority of duties on skis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer first aid and transport injured skiers or persons visiting or working at Sundance Ski area.
• Properly package patient and transport with toboggan.
• Knowledge of helicopter protocols and location of landing zones.
• Participate with supervisor in avalanche reduction mitigates avalanche-prone areas throughout the day during hazardous periods.
• Exhibit a working knowledge and training of application of explosives, participating with supervisor in avalanche reduction program.
• Become familiar with avalanche rescue procedures as well as the location and inventories of available rescue equipment.
• Carry out search and rescue for persons within and out of bounds of the ski area boundaries.
• Learn and carry out end of day and morning sweep operations.
• Demonstrate proficiency with lift evacuation procedures and location of and use of lift evacuation equipment.
• Exhibit knowledge of area plan for placement and daily maintenance of signs, bamboo, ropes, fences, etc.
• Participate in regular sweeps of runs in your assigned complex to identify and remove any problem areas.
• Fill out accident reports completely, correctly, and legibly. Gather supplemental information for accident investigations.
• Be helpful and courteous to fellow workers and the skiing public.
• Provide assistance and advice to skiers in a friendly manner.
• Remain calm and use tact in dealing with emergencies, violations and unusual circumstances.
• Upgrade and refresh skills yearly. Help familiarize new patrollers in learning job duties.
• Enforce ski area policies and procedures and update knowledge each year as necessary.
• Know the skier responsibility code and use it to advise skiers of the established rules of the road.
• Emphasize that guest safety is our concern.
• Provide a safe skiing environment by actively warning or removing skiers whose conduct is reckless and a danger to themselves or others.
• Inspect condition of patrol equipment and keep all patrol facilities clean and in good repair.

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.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate to advanced skier.
• Working knowledge or background with rope systems, anchoring/belaying etc is helpful.
• Avalanche awareness classes or backcountry experience with avalanches preferred.
• Use of two-way radio.
• Must possess a current Utah OEC, or EMT-B or higher certification.
• Must possess a current CPR certification.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers' License in good standing as determined by Sundance's Insurance Company guidelines.
• 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
• required to ski, talk or hear; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must be 21 years of age or older per OSHA for explosives work.

BENEFITS:

• Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
• Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and personal development.
• Active Season Pass