Ski Patroller, Part Time

Starhold; Palmer, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hatcher Alpine Xperience in Palmer, Alaska is hiring part-time professional ski patrollers to patrol ski trails and slope areas, mitigate hazards, and respond to emergencies.

The role requires Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and the ability to work an average of 16 hours per week, typically Fri-Sun during the season. Candidates enforce safety rules and may assist with lift evacuations and staff training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current OEC or EMT certification.
• Advanced skiing ability.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safe skiing practices according to Alaska and Skeetawk safety programs.
• Have full knowledge of Ski Area Operations & Safety Plan policies.
• Perform radio dispatch and record keeping.
• Patrol trails and slopes to assist skiers and report conditions.
• Treat injured guests and safely transport patients off the hill by toboggan.
• Assist with lift operations, conduct lift evacuations, and train staff.
• Assist with opening/closing procedures and staff training.

Skills

Advanced skiing ability

Job description

Hatcher Alpine Xperience is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization developing Skeetawk; a new alpine ski, snowboard, and recreation facility in Hatcher Pass (Palmer) Alaska. We are hiring part-time professional ski patrollers to patrol ski trails and slope areas to mitigate hazards and respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Current OEC or EMT certification.
• Advanced Skiing Ability

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience as a paid OR volunteer ski patroller.
• American Avalanche Association Professional or Affiliate Membership.
• American Avalanche Association Pro 1.
• FEMAICS 100
• National Ski Patrol membership
• Advanced certifications in: EMS, Search and Rescue, avalanche rescue, rope access work, and industry workplace safety programs.
• Prior Experience transporting patients in patrol toboggans.
• Prior Experience in assisting or conducting lift evacuations.
• Experience operating over-the-snow vehicles including: snow machines

Position Responsibilities:

The Professional Ski Patroller is responsible for patrolling ski trails and slope areas to mitigate hazards and respond to emergency situations. Elements of this responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Enforce safe skiing practices according to the State of Alaska & Skeetawk's Safety programs and policies.
• Possess full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures as outlined in the Ski Area Operations & Safety Plan.
• Performs radio dispatch and record keeping.
• Patrol ski trails and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes.
• Treat injured guests and safely transport patients off the hill by toboggan.
• Assist with lift operations, conduct lift evacuations, and assist with staff training.
• Assist Mountain Operations staff with opening and closing procedures, and staff training.

This is a part-time seasonal position with an average of 16 hours per week during the operating season. Part-time patrollers can expect to be regularly scheduled 2 days a week Friday-Sunday and on MSBSD holidays. Part-Time patrollers may be scheduled to fill in for full-time patrollers outside of normal days. All candidates must have their Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and be in good standing with the National Ski Patrol (NSP).