Ski Patroller - Alpine

Schweitzer; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift tickets

Healthcare options

Gear discounts

401(k) match

Ski pass for dependents

Free tram access

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking a Seasonal Ski Patrol to join our mountain operations team. You will handle guest service functions, administer first aid, perform trail maintenance and support lift evacuations with a focus on safety and guest satisfaction.

Applicants must be 21 years or older. Base hourly pay ranges from $23.50 to $35.01; healthcare options, gear discounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match are among the rewards for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; EMT and CPR preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to provide first aid and ride evacuations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-quality guest service in a friendly manner.
• Administer first aid and evaluate injuries.
• Assist with avalanche rescue and rescue operations.
• Perform mountain safety and evacuation duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Radio communications

Ropes and knots

Job description

Seasonal Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary

Ski Patrol is responsible for performing guest service functions such as accident handling, administering first aid, trail maintenance, mountain sweeps, lift evacuation and explosives handling. Job duties vary depending on experience level which will be assessed upon employment. Applicants must be 21 years of age. Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $23.50 - $35.01 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned

• Provide customers with top quality customer service in a friendly and positive manner.
• Adheres with service and safety standards in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Mitigate skiing hazards through appropriate and consistent markings and signage
• Evaluate skiers for injuries and administer first aid as necessary
• Transport injured skiers by sled, toboggan or snowmobile
• Mitigate avalanche hazards through the application of standard forecasting and control procedures.
• Investigate accidents and document
• Enforce policies in a fair, consistent manner, including skier safety, speed control, citizen’s arrest as necessary.
• Actively anticipate and meet guest needs
• Act as Mountain Dispatch
• Positively assist and interact with other employees and departments
• Maintain and improve patrol skills
• Avalanche rescue beacon expertise
• Assist and expedite avalanche and missing person rescues

Competencies and Job Requirements

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time ; able to arrive by 5:00 am, regardless of weather or road conditions
• Work well as part of a team.
• Expert skier in all weather and snow conditions on all slopes, carrying heavy and/or awkward loads.
• Able to maintain a calm, controlled demeanor during difficult or trying situations or confrontations
• Basic radio communications knowledge
• Knots and ropes general knowledge
• Chair lift evacuation
• Able to understand mountain meteorology, snow pack metamorphism, avalanche dynamics
• Able to work longer hours and/or additional days if requested

Physical Requirements

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, smell, and ski.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects tools or controls.
• Must be capable of walking or standing 70% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of skiing 50% or more of a normal 9 hour day.
• Must be capable of occasionally lifting and pushing or pulling 100 lbs or more, and frequently lifting, pushing or pulling, and carrying 20-75 lbs.
• Must be capable of frequent climbing movements, walking on uneven terrain, walking on snow and ice, skiing, and operating a snowmobile.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used in Job

• Skis
• snowmobiles
• radios
• first aid supplies
• sleds
• shovels
• ice axes
• ropes
• explosives

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred 1 year experience as Professional Ski Patrol
• Current California EMT Certification or O.E.C.
• Current CPR Certifications
• Extensive winter mountaineering experience
• Basic explosives experience
• A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.

Employee Perks and Rewards

• Work alongside California’s best terrain in our vibrant and enthusiastic community. Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.
• Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe.

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