Ski Patrol Supervisor: Mountain Safety Lead

Mt. Rose Development Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Rose Development Company in Reno, NV is seeking a Mountain Safety & Emergency Services professional. The role focuses on ski area safety, first aid, and guest transportation with leadership during rescues and evacuations.

Required EMT-B, CPR, and ATF clearance, plus strong English communication and customer service. Candidates must thrive under pressure, multitask, and mentor Patrol I/II staff in a fast-paced resort environment.

Qualifications

• Strong skiing and/or snowboarding abilities.
• EMT-B – Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, Nevada EMS or National Registry.
• Current CPR card.
• ATF clearance as an Employee Possessor.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• A compassionate demeanor to aid and assist injured or distressed guests.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify, reduce and/or eliminate hazards on ski runs with regard to signing, markings and flagging.
• Provide first aid and transportation for injured guests and employees.
• Complete incident report forms on injured guests and employees and perform incident investigations as needed.
• Provide training, mentoring and delegation of duties to Patroller I and II employees.
• Provide courtesy transportation to non-injured guests.
• Provide leadership during search and rescue, avalanche rescue and lift evacuation services as needed.
• Provide avalanche control and snow safety evaluations as required.
• Promote and enforce safe “on mountain” behavior as it applies to the Skier Responsibility Code.
• Coordinate with Patrol Management to implement mountain safety objectives
• Coordinate with Patrol Management to train and mentor Patrol I, II
• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as necessary in the completion of the above essential duties.
• May be asked to sit on resort committees.
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort to resort guests.
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort employees and department staff.
• Any other duties that may contribute to the cleanliness, orderliness and overall efficiency of the entire operation and all of the tasks contained therein.
• Clocking in and out to ensure accurate work hours

Skills

Skiing ability

Snowboarding ability

Excellent English

Customer service

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Compassionate demeanor

Education

EMT-B Certification

CPR Certification

ATF clearance

Job description

Mt. Rose Development Company in Reno, NV is seeking a Mountain Safety & Emergency Services professional. The role focuses on ski area safety, first aid, and guest transportation with leadership during rescues and evacuations.

Required EMT-B, CPR, and ATF clearance, plus strong English communication and customer service. Candidates must thrive under pressure, multitask, and mentor Patrol I/II staff in a fast-paced resort environment.