Ski Patroller - Incident Investigator Specialist

Alterra Mountain Company; Solitude (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Solitude season pass

Discounts on lift tickets

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Solitude Mountain Resort seeks an Incident Investigator Specialist for a seasonal full‑time role, providing on-mountain expertise in investigating incidents and rescues. The incumbent reports to Patrol leadership and is part of the bargaining unit under the Solitude Ski Patrol.

You must be a Solitude Mountain Patroller with expert risk management, documentation skills, and the ability to testify in depositions and trials.

Qualifications

• Must be employed as a Solitude Mountain Patroller.
• Must demonstrate expert risk management and documentation skills.
• Must have the verbal ability to testify and understand deposition/trial questions.
• Expert computer skills for risk management, electronic documentation, and 1Risk.
• Ski Patrol Level 2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Attend risk management trainings with patrol leadership.
• Properly document incidents in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and gather incident paperwork from patrollers.
• Gather photos and measurements for red flag incidents.
• Respond on mountain or base area when requested.
• Communicate red flag incidents to Patrol leadership.
• Testify on behalf of Solitude Mountain Resort.

Skills

Risk management

Documentation

Testimony / deposition

1Risk software

Tools

1Risk

Job description

Seasonal

**To be considered for this specialist adder, must have a 25-26 Ski Patrol Offer**

Incident Investigator Specialist

Appointment Type: Seasonal Full Time

Overview:

This is a non-supervisory position that will provide on-mountain expertise in investigating incidents and rescues. The Incident Investigation Specialist reports directly to the Director of Patrol, Ski Patrol Manager, Avalanche Mitigation Manager, and Patrol Supervisor. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Solitude Ski Patrol Union.

Key requirements:

• Must be employed as a Solitude Mountain Patroller
• The ability to demonstrate expert risk management and documentation skills
• The verbal ability to testify and understand lines of questioning at depositions and trials on behalf of Solitude Mountain Resort
• Expert computer skills in regard to risk management, electronic documentation, and 1Risk
• Ski Patrol Level 2 or above

Duties:

• Attend risk management trainings as coordinated with patrol leadership
• Properly document incidents in a timely manner
• Coordinate and gather all pertinent incident paperwork from responding patrollers
• Gather photos, and measurements of red flag incidents
• Respond on mountain or base area when an incident investigator is requested
• Communicate red flag incidents to Director of Ski Patrol and Ski Patrol Manager
• Testify on behalf of Solitude Mountain Resort

Job description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and may be modified as deemed necessary by operational needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce. It is the policy of the Company to recruit, hire, train, assign, promote, and transfer the best qualified individual for each job opening and provide such employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Company makes all employment decisions, including selection, training, job assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and access to benefits without regard to these protected statuses.

Perks of Working Here:

Work & Play in the Mountains:

• Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
• Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Benefits:

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.

Incident Investigator - CWA