Ski Patroller Trainee

The Telluride Ski Patrol is an all-paid, professional ski patrol. Candidates must possess a current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification, or a Wilderness First Responder taught by Wilderness Medical Institutes, Wilder Medical Associates, or SOLO. Applicants must have a high level of fitness and ski (no snowboards) at an expert level or better. Experience in avalanche mitigation, beacon search/companion rescue and high angle rescue are a plus.

New patrollers must commit to a full time seasonal schedule of four days per week.

The Patroller Trainee is responsible for assisting ski patrol department in all aspects of ski patrol, including but not limited to, first aid and evacuation of injured guests, trail checks, equipment maintenance, guest service, avalanche mitigation, risk management and incident investigation.

The primary function of the Department is to provide a safe and efficient rescue and evacuation of injured guests from the mountain. Additional duties of the Department include:

• Reckless skier control and documentation
• Avalanche risk mitigation
• Risk mitigation for our guests and employees
• Guest services
• Crowd Control (Lifts, Trails and Special Events)
• Enforcement of Mountain Regulations
• Proper operations of communication equipment
• Evacuation of Aerial Tramways if necessary
• Detailed incident and investigative reports
• Visual inspection of Aerial Tramways to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear.

Risk Management
Daily
20%

Responsible for safety of guests and employees while on resort property

• Assists in avalanche mitigation
• Understanding laws and regulations concerning ski area operations

Documentation
Daily
15%

• Development of written documentation

Training
Daily
30%

• Learning all aspects of Basic Patrol responsibilities
• Completion of training checklists
• Review of all written documentation

Equipment
Daily
30%

• Training on all related Ski Patrol equipment
• Responsible for proper operation and care of communication equipment

Other duties
Daily 5%

• Be familiar with Crisis Management Plans
• Work closely with community Emergency Management Services

Equipment

Skis 25%

Snowmobiles 0%

Computers 5%

• Patroller Trainee receives work direction from Ski Patrol Director, Assistant Ski Patrol Director and Ski Patrol Supervisors.
• Work direction is provided verbally and in writing.
• Work in progress is reviewed regularly and approved by Ski Patrol Director, Assistant Ski Patrol Director and Ski Patrol Supervisor.
• Questions regarding the assigned task should be directed to the Ski Patrol Supervisor, Assistant Ski Patrol Director or Ski Patrol Director.

• Patroller Trainee has decision making authority regarding daily maintenance of equipment.
• Decisions involving departmental policy must be referred to the Ski Patrol Director.

• Patroller Trainee is expected to prepare Daily Incident Reports as directed by Ski Patrol Management.
• Patroller Trainee is expected to complete all training documentation as directed by Ski Patrol Management.

• Patroller Trainee time spent operating equipment daily
  - 30%
• Patroller Trainee is required to take care of equipment but is not required to service or repair equipment.

Patroller Trainee will be required to have contact and work with persons both inside and outside of the Company.

Name and Title
Frequency & Purpose

• All Ski Patrol Department personnel Daily Operational concerns
• All mountain department personnel Daily Interdepartmental concerns
• Guests Daily skier education, mountain information, etc.
• Other area personnel Daily
  - Operational procedures

Patroller Trainee has no responsibility for directing the work of other employees.

Patroller Trainee has no supervisory responsibility.

The most difficult part of being a Patroller Trainee is learning the basic aspects of ski patrolling. Learning trail names, sweep procedures, avalanche control routes, mountain logistics, gaining first aid experience and self-confidence are a challenge especially to someone who is experiencing the mountain for the first time. Physical demands of the job are significant.

• Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management
• Skiing ability that enables them to perform all aspects of their job in a safe manner
• Ability to work in stressful environment

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - College preferred.
• Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer
• One year previous experience in related field and/or combination of education and experience

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be an expert level skier or better
• Must be able to work for extended periods of time in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to function…