Ski Patrol II - Full-Time (SEASONAL)

DEPARTMENT: Ski Patrol II

POSITION: Ski Patrol I Full Time Seasonal (Entry Level Ski Patrol)

REPORTS TO: Ski Patrol Senior Manager, Ski Patrol Manager, Avalanche

Mitigation Manager, Ski Patrol Training Officer, and Ski Patrol Leads

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Seasonal/ Hourly

The ski patrol II position is an entry level non-supervisory position that will be responsible for a wide variety of mountain operations.  The position involves 100% field work and requires a high level of fitness and expert skiing ability. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• The ability to obtain an ATF explosives handlers permit
• A current CPR and medical certification at the EMT, OEC, or WFR level
• Expert skiing skills and equipment
• The ability to hike and ski in steep exposed terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 30–50 pounds
• Strong communication and guest relations skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• The ability to work well with others
• Basic understanding of ski resort operations
• The willingness to follow resort policies and procedures as described in the Staff Handbook

DUTIES:

Emergency Care and Rescue

• To provide emergency care to those in need of assistance
• To provide transportation either by toboggan or snowmobile with a toboggan in various types of terrain and snow conditions
• To be familiar with snowmobile use
• To have the ability to participate in lift evacuation using specialized equipment
• To have the ability to participate in technical cliff rescue and high angle rescue
• To have the ability to participate in search and rescue, including night operations
• To have the ability to participate in Dispatch duties
• To be familiar with radio usage
• To be familiar with documenting incidents
• To assist guests as needed
• To participate in medical and rescue trainings
• To be willing and able to volunteer for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue

Avalanche Mitigation

•   To have a basic understanding of avalanches and avalanche terrain
•   To have the ability to participate in mitigating avalanche hazards
•   To have the ability to participate in avalanche rescues
•   To participate in avalanche related trainings

Mountain Maintenance

• To set up and maintain signs, markings, fencing, and sign line systems
• To assemble signs using basic tools
• To evaluate conditions and hazards on the mountain
• To identify fast or reckless skiers, and educate skiers violating the mountain policies
• To conduct sweep on the mountain after closing
• To have the ability to perform ski patrol duties in various types of weather conditions
• To be proficient and professional with radio usage and be familiar with the 10 code system
• To maintain rescue equipment and supplies

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT   
Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer.  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.  Solitude Mountain Resort also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].