Ski Patroller I

Mt-Hood-Ski-Bowl-LL; Government Camp (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Hood Skibowl seeks a line patrol role focused on safety, first aid, and guest protection on varied alpine terrain. The candidate should be an experienced skier or snowboarder with EMT, OEC, or WFR certification and a strong ability to work in cold, high-altitude conditions.

Key duties include assisting injured guests, coordinating evacuations, and supporting snow safety operations. Flexibility for holidays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Team player who works well in alpine/harsh weather.
• Capable of operating in inclement weather and extreme conditions.
• Able to learn and follow Patrol policies and safety codes.
• Must be skier or snowboarder with own equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist injured guests and provide first aid on the mountain.
• Transport injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or airlift support.
• Perform guest safety role and evacuations when needed.
• Assist with avalanche mitigation and safety equipment setup.
• Maintain trails and mark hazards; perform end-of-day closures.

Skills

Team orientation

Weather endurance

Physical fitness

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Own equipment skier/snowboarder

Education

EMT Certification

NPS/Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC)

Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

Tools

First aid equipment handling

Job description

Job SummaryTo provide a safe skiing and riding mountain resort environment through continuous education, visible resort presence and positive reinforcement while offering unprecedented quality of patient care and response when necessary. You must know and understand Skibowl’s Code of Conduct, Enforcement Policy, the Skier Responsibility Code, and the Patrol Department’s Policies, Procedures, and Plans. The Line Patrol level is considered a patroller who has no previous patrol experience.Qualifications• Attend Skibowl new hire orientation.• Attend Skibowl Patrol trainings and orientation.• Must be at least 18 years of age• Must work well in a team• Must be able to work in inclement weather in an alpine environment• Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment• Must have sufficient sight, speech, and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions• Must be available to work holidays and weekends• Possession of a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification OR National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) OR Wilderness First Responder (WFR).• Must be a skier or snowboarder, capable of providing your own equipment• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.Responsibilities• Assisting injured guests on the mountain and administering first aid• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations• Guest and Self chairlift evacuation; working at heights• Supervising and promoting guest safety on varied terrain at altitude, with varying winter weather conditions• Performing closures at the end of the day• Maintaining trails, such as removing debris and marking hazards• Transporting and setting up mountain safety equipment• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need, on skis or snowboard• Avalanche mitigation, at the discretion of the patrol director• Legible writing skills• Ability to learn and perform basic avalanche rescue skills• Enforcement of Your Responsibility Code and Resort Policies• Snowmobile handling• NOTE: The responsibilities and expectations outlined in this position description are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management and business need, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, with or without any change in pay rate.Equal Employment OpportunityMt. Hood Skibowl provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Mt. Hood Skibowl prohibits retaliation against anyone for reporting discrimination or harassment in good faith or participating in an investigation.Skibowl’s MissionTo create a memorable winter and summer mountain experience in harmony with our natural environment through a passion for delivering excellence!