Seasonal Pro Ski Patroller

Description

About Us:

Discover the allure of the Northwoods at Marquette Mountain Resort. Immerse yourself in our passion for providing an exceptional experience, where every detail is carefully considered. Our resort offers year-round adventure and stunning natural beauty across all four seasons. Whether you seek the thrill of the slopes or the tranquility of the trails, you'll be captivated by the spectacular views of Lake Superior.

After a day of exploration, unwind and create cherished memories by the fire with your loved ones. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Marquette, Michigan, our resort is your gateway to an unforgettable getaway.

Our values of Honoring Commitments, Creating Positive Experiences, Fostering Lifelong Learning, Exhibiting Pioneering Spirit, and Demonstrating Good Stewardship permeates every aspect of our company. Join us in growing all aspects of our business while embodying these values.

This is a seasonal position Oct 17, 2025 - April 14, 2026.

Job Purpose

The Pro Ski Patroller position requires providing emergency medical care and rescue services to patrons of Marquette Mountain. Ski patrollers also work to promote mountain safety by enforcing area policies, clearing debris from the ski runs, maintaining the resort boundaries, and other specialized techniques.

As a guest-focused organization, a crucial part of each team member's job is to attract and retain guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
:

• Assist with dispatch duties
• Stand by awaiting emergency calls
• Patrol assigned mountain areas regularly
• Ensure all trails are properly marked
• Identify injured, lost, out of control and reckless skiers and snowboarders
• Identify existing or potential skiing hazards
• Monitor and report on weather/skiing conditions, skiing traffic, etc.
• Stop reckless skiers or snowboarders and enforce company skiing safety regulations, including taking appropriate disciplinary action
• Assist with educational efforts related to safe skiing/riding
• Perform a variety of trail maintenance tasks
• check trails for hazards, marking when found
• missing signs; put up signs and mark hazards
• pack down and shovel snow
• put up fences and close trails when necessary
• Perform trail opening and closing procedures as assigned
• Search for missing persons and equipment
• Patrol organized racing activities and other special events
• Administer emergency care/first aid to injured skiers and snowboarders assess conditions and stabilize patients
• render appropriate treatment
• transport to base area
• Transport uninjured skiers or snowboarders who are having difficulty or have lost or damaged equipment to base area by toboggan or snowmobile.
• Answer questions and give directions to skiers, snowboarders and hikers
• Keep all policies and procedures up to date as they relate to MMR
• Oversee procedures and activities of the volunteer patrollers
• All other job duties as assigned

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Qualifications
:

• Experienced skier/snowboarder on multiple terrains and in all weather conditions
• CPR/AED Certified
• OEC Certificate or greater
• Ability to work as a part of a team
• Strong communication skills
• Must be proactive

Education
:
High School Diploma and/or GED

Experience and/or Training
:
Minimum of two years experience

Licenses/Certificates
: CPR, AED, OEC certifications

Technology/Equipment
:
Snowmobile, toboggan

Physical and mental demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Regularly required to stand; walk;…