Sugarloaf Ski Patroller

Sugarloaf; Carrabassett Valley (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

Discounts at resort F&B and retail

Discounted lessons and rentals

Access to Nordic trails

Discounted passes at partner resorts

Paid time off up to 40 hours

Job summary

Sugarloaf Ski Patrol seeks a dedicated Ski Patroller to help keep guests and staff safe on the mountain this winter. The full-time seasonal role typically involves four 10-hour days per week and starts in late October, with pay starting at $20 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include patrolling trails, enforcing safety rules, providing first aid, coordinating with hill operations, and assisting with rescue and transport as needed.

Qualifications

• Ski or snowboard all terrain in all conditions.
• EMT/WFR/OEC certs and CPR/AED required.
• Must withstand harsh winter conditions.
• Must be a team player and communicate clearly.
• Lift 70 lbs. or more and handle gear on snow.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned mountain areas to identify hazards and assist guests.
• Maintain rope boundaries and enforce safety regulations.
• Educate guests on safety and promote a safe mountain environment.
• Perform trail opening/closing and lift checks as directed.
• Assist with mountain operations, rescues, and patient transport.

Skills

Skiing ability

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Safety procedures

Education

EMT/WFR/OEC certificate or greater

Job description

Overview

Sugarloaf Ski Patrol is responsible for managing the general safety of guests and on-mountain employees through the winter season. This includes both prevention and after-incident first aid care as well as high quality rescue services. Daily activities of a Ski Patroller may include but are not limited to monitoring mountain areas for injured, reckless, and lost skiers/snowboarders and for skiing hazards; providing first aid and other necessary assistance to skiers and snowboarders; enforcing company skiing safety regulations; completing ongoing training and emergency procedures practice; and performing various trail and lift inspections and maintenance tasks.

Overview

Sugarloaf Ski Patrol is responsible for managing the general safety of guests and on-mountain employees through the winter season. This includes both prevention and after-incident first aid care as well as high quality rescue services. Daily activities of a Ski Patroller may include but are not limited to monitoring mountain areas for injured, reckless, and lost skiers/snowboarders and for skiing hazards; providing first aid and other necessary assistance to skiers and snowboarders; enforcing company skiing safety regulations; completing ongoing training and emergency procedures practice; and performing various trail and lift inspections and maintenance tasks.
As most work is performed on skis or a snowboard, candidates must be all mountain/all-weather skiers or riders. All other aspects of the job are trained on site and team members are paid for training hours.
This full-time seasonal role typically works four ten-hour days each week and is expected to start in the last week of October. This role is anticipated to start at a wage of $20 per hour (depending upon experience) and comes with ample opportunity for growth. If you are a safety oriented outdoor enthusiast and team player, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned mountain areas regularly to ensure that all trails are properly marked; to identify injured, lost, out of control and reckless skiers and snowboarders; to identify existing or potential skiing hazards; and to monitor and report on weather/skiing conditions, skiing traffic and the like
• Maintain roped boundaries on Sugarloaf and Burnt Mountain
• Enforce company skiing safety regulations, including taking of appropriate disciplinary action when needed
• Promote safety for guests and employees through education and personal behavior
• Perform trail opening and closing procedures as well as trail and lift checks, sweeps, and maintenance as directed by hill chief
• Ensure proper preparation for mountain operations and for side-country and backcountry rescues
• Search for missing persons and equipment.
• Stand by awaiting emergency calls. Assist with dispatch duties.
• Administer emergency care/first aid to injured skiers and snowboarders; assess condition of and stabilize patient, render appropriate treatment, such as splinting, transport to base area in a toboggan.
• Transport uninjured skiers or snowboarders who are having difficulty or have lost or damaged equipment to base area by toboggan or snowmobile.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ski or snowboard all terrain in all types of conditions
• Medical skills and certifications such as EMT, WFR, or OEC certificate or greater, plus CPR/AED, must be attained in 1st season.
• Must be able to withstand harsh winter conditions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work as a team player
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs. or more and be able to ski/ride while carrying cumbersome gear
• Must have a safety-oriented perspective and strong communication skills

Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits Include

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding
• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations
• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals
• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location
• Discounted passes at other Boyne and partner resorts
• Team Members may also be eligible to earn up to 40 hours of paid time off