Director, Ski Patrol

Year Round

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts.  Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California. 

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A little about this position:

• The Ski Patrol Director oversees all functions of the Ski Patrol department including but not limited to avalanche mitigation, avalanche forecasting, medical response, hill safety, on hill risk management, accident investigation, special event coverage, hiring and training, and budget preparation. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Works closely with the VP of Mountain Operations and the patrol leadership group to set operational objectives.
• This role combines field leadership with administrative oversight and requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, expert skiing ability, strong downhill mountain biking ability, and the ability to lead effectively. The Director, Ski Patrol works closely with the Assistant Director, Snow Safety and other Patrol management to coordinate staffing, training, avalanche mitigation support, operational priorities, and emergency response readiness across the mountain.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent experience. 
• Three years of experience as top-level Ski Patroller. 
• Two years of experience supervising a Ski Patrol operation.
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Professional Ski Patroller in a Class A Avalanche rated ski resort and meet the requirements of a TT-D Mammoth Patroller.
• Experience managing people and risks in high consequence environments. More detail requested- years of experience or detail on risks
• Current EMR, EMT, or Paramedic with BLS CPR first aid certification.
• Current California Avalanche Blaster license.

​Pay: $123,932.02 - $133,655.840 per year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.