Ski Patrol Supervisor: Safety & Mountain Ops Lead

Sun-Valley-Resort; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Sun-Valley-Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho seeks a Ski Patrol Supervisor to lead the Ski Patrol team, guide daily operations, and ensure guest and employee safety across the mountain.

You will train patrollers, assign work, oversee avalanche control and emergency response, and coordinate lift evacuations and rescue operations in partnership with mountain operations.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring leadership, calm judgment, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or EMT-1 certification and CPR.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Ability to pass required Ski Patrol ski test.
• Experience leading or supervising Ski Patrol staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in emergencies.
• Experience with avalanche control and rescue operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and variable hours.
• Physical ability to perform demanding rescue tasks and lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Ski Patrol management and Ski Patrollers, providing daily guidance, direction, and support.
• Prepare daily work assignments and coordinate patrol activities to support operational priorities.
• Lead and participate in regular Ski Patrol meetings focused on team performance, goals, training, and department objectives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of Ski Patrollers.
• Mentor new Patrollers and provide coaching to support their development from new hire to competent Patroller.
• Patrol assigned mountain areas to identify injured guests, rule violations, hazards, and potential safety concerns; provide first aid and coordinate emergency response as needed.
• Establish, maintain, open, and close ski area boundaries and terrain based on snow, weather, avalanche, and other safety conditions.
• Operate snowmobiles to support mountain opening procedures and transport personnel, guests, and equipment.
• Participate in avalanche mitigation using Class A explosives and/or Avalauncher; monitor avalanche terrain, assess conditions, and take appropriate action to mitigate hazards or close terrain.
• Operate and maintain toboggans and related rescue equipment to safely transport injured guests and personnel, including the use of belay systems when required.
• Participate in helicopter medical evacuations, Search and Rescue operations, lift evacuations, and other emergency response activities.
• Climb lift towers and maintain proficiency in lift evacuation procedures; assist with training and conducting lift evacuations.
• Support mountain maintenance and other operational activities as needed to maintain safe and accessible terrain.
• Maintain required documentation, training records, and incident information in accordance with department and regulatory requirements.
• Follow OSHA, blood-borne pathogen, emergency response, and other applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary to safeguard Resort guests and employees.

Skills

Outdoor Emergency Care

EMT-1

CPR certification

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Conflict de-escalation

Physical fitness

Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sun-Valley-Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho seeks a Ski Patrol Supervisor to lead the Ski Patrol team, guide daily operations, and ensure guest and employee safety across the mountain.

You will train patrollers, assign work, oversee avalanche control and emergency response, and coordinate lift evacuations and rescue operations in partnership with mountain operations.

This is a full-time, on-site role requiring leadership, calm judgment, and strong communication.