Ski Patroller

Skihomewood; California; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Employee meals

Recognition program

Professional development

Work-family culture

Job summary

Discovery Land Company, located at Homewood Mountain & Lake Club on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, seeks a Ski Patroller to join the Patrol Department. You will perform professional ski patrol duties, provide BLS medical care, and respond to emergencies in a challenging mountain environment.

The ideal candidate is an expert alpine skier with OEC or EMT-B certification and strong physical fitness, able to operate rescue equipment and coordinate with EMS and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician or EMT-B certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certifications.
• Expert alpine skiing ability.
• Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of professional ski patrol.
• Ability to ski in varied terrain and operate a rescue toboggan.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and injuries throughout the resort.
• Stabilize, treat, and evacuate patients per protocols.
• Provide BLS care under medical direction.
• Coordinate handoffs with EMS and receiving facilities.

Skills

OEC/EMT certification

BLS/CPR certification

Alpine skiing

Job description

## Ski PatrollerApply: Lake Tahoe, CA: Full time: Posted 7 Days Ago: JR105211**If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and submit your application via the Jobs Hub. Please click here to apply internally.**Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Homewood Mountain & Lake Club, set on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Homewood, California. Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is seeking Ski Patrollers to join the Patrol Department.**Job Summary:**This position combines professional ski patrol responsibilities with basic life support (BLS) emergency medical care in a challenging mountain environment. The ideal candidate is a strong skier or snowboarder who can provide high-quality emergency medical care, perform technical mountain rescue operations, and work effectively in adverse weather and remote terrain.**Duties & Responsibilities:*** Respond to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout the resort.* Perform patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, and evacuation.* Provide BLS care within scope of practice, protocols, and medical direction.* Manage cardiac, respiratory, traumatic, environmental, and other medical emergencies.* Perform CPR, defibrillation, hemorrhage control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction.* Provide patient care during evacuation and coordinate handoff with local EMS and receiving facilities.* Conduct routine mountain opening and closing procedures and assist with hazard identification and mitigation.* Perform on-snow rescues and patient evacuations using toboggans and other rescue equipment.* Participate in avalanche response and rescue operations, including beacon searches, probing, and patient extrication.* Assist with lift evacuations, lost-person searches, and other mountain emergencies.* Maintain equipment and complete accurate patient care documentation.* Work collaboratively with Ski Patrol, resort departments, local EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency response agencies.* Provide professional guest service while promoting a safe mountain environment.* Other duties as assigned.**Skills & Qualifications:*** Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician or EMT-B certification.* Current BLS/CPR certifications.* Expert alpine skiing ability.* Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of professional ski patrol.* Ability to safely ski in varied terrain and operate a rescue toboggan.* Work outdoors for extended periods in cold, snow, wind, and changing weather.* Travel through steep, uneven, and remote mountain terrain.* Lift, carry, and maneuver patients and rescue equipment.* Perform physically demanding rescue operations, including prolonged CPR.* Work effectively at elevation and in situations where access to additional resources may be delayed.* Previous ski patrol, mountain rescue, or emergency medical experience preferred.**Additional Requirements:*** Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.* Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.* Ability to work in a team environment.* Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.* Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.* Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.**Benefits*** Full-Time or Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt* Employer-sponsored 401k* Employee Meals and Recognition Programs* Professional development and upward mobility opportunities* Work-Family CultureThe Company’s good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $25-35 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.