Ski Patrol

Job Details

Job Location:

Powder Mountain - Eden, UT 84310

Salary Range: $26.00 - $47.50 Hourly

Powder Mountain Patrol is expected to mitigate hazards in the resort, maintain ropelines, respond to emergencies, and interact with Powder guests.

Job Title:

Ski Patrol

Department:
Ski Patrol

Status:
Seasonal FT

Reporting To:
Ski Patrol Manager

• Commitment to assigned work and training schedule
• Good personal hygiene
• Positive, outgoing attitude
• Provide first response using established protocols, local protocols and adheres to Powder Mountain reports and documentation policies
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to interact with guests and staff hospitably
• Ability to quickly become familiar and oriented to facilities and terrain.
• Basic knowledge of avalanche terrain and hazard awareness
• Basic knowledge of mountain travel and rescue awareness
• Basic conception of how to Identify, correct, mitigate and/or mark hazards
• Willingness to progress one’s skill set and attend continuing education
• Oversee the opening and closing of terrain according to weather and conditions.
• Perform chairlift evacuation, low angle rescue, rope rescues
• Ability to use explosive and avalanche mitigation techniques
• Perform mountain sweeps/locate guests
• Assist guest with equipment problems (dropped equipment, broken equipment, etc.) and provides courtesy transport
• Completes all mountain and patrol paperwork as necessary (trail log, run reports, etc.)
• Perform Incident Investigation when necessary
• Assist Groomers with mountain maintenance
• Help train newer patrol members and candidates
• Maintain the proper height of lift tower, light pole and signpost, padding
• Assist with mountain maintenance, i.e., lift lines ropes, signage, snow clearing
• Create and maintain a culture of positivity and hospitality for our coworkers and our guests

• Proficiency in, and proof of current, valid medical credential of;
  National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Utah EMT License, National Registry EMT certification or above; or other recognized credential and related experience may be accepted by Powder Mountain
• Professional level CPR/AED certification
• Follow instructions of patrol lead, manager or supervisor
• Above average skiing or snowboarding skills in various snow and weather conditions
• Ability to utilize required phone applications
• Ability to familiarize oneself with terrain and mountain logistics

• Patrol Coat and Black Pants/Bibs (Provided)
• Gear Requirements (Gear Stipend provided based on position and tenure)
• Aid Belt or Pack (Provided to mitigation team workers)
• Shovel, Beacon and Probe (Provided to mitigation team workers)
• Helmet and Personal Protective Equipment

• Ability ski/ride in various snow and weather conditions
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to hike at elevation
• Ability to work outside, in extreme weather conditions

Based primarily outside and is exposed to extreme temperatures, sun and wind exposure, inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) and high altitudes (9,000 ft+)

Medical Certifications, CPR, and Avalanche Certifications should be submitted with this application

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams