Ski Patroller

Description

Manages all the medical and safety aspects for the guests and employees of Taos Ski Valley in a constantly changing mountain environment. This includes but is not limited to hands‑on patient care, transportation, avalanche mitigation, intensive customer service, and interdepartmental cooperation. This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be asked to carry out all responsibilities according to the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide.

• Respond quickly and professionally to all reported incidents and injuries on the mountain
• Provide emergency first aid treatment, including patient assessment, stabilization, and transport as needed
• Assist with mountain operations tasks such as lift evacuation, explosives handling, and avalanche mitigation
• Perform technical rescue of guests in icy, steep, and often vertical alpine environments
• Maintain detailed records of all incidents, patient care, and resort operations
• Communicate effectively with guests to provide information and assistance as needed. Adhere to all resort safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist with ski patrol training and mountain operations as requested
• Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work within a team in an austere alpine environment
• Ability to think creatively, remain calm and problem‑solve in dynamic, emergency situations
• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values
• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations
• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks and challenges while working in an ever‑changing environment
• Ability to handle physical and emotionally challenging situations in a high‑stress environment

• Must be an expert skier and comfortable in double‑black terrain in all snow and weather conditions
• EMT‑B or higher level of medical training and license
• Must be able and willing to receive a NM state licensure
• Excellent physical condition
• Able to pass a background check to receive an explosive handler license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
• Experience as a Professional Ski Patroller at a class A avalanche preferred
• Avalanche Pro Level 1 or 2 certification preferred
• Experience with a professional emergency medical service preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings

• Skiing and carrying 50 lbs of materials
• Carrying 20+ lbs of explosives uphill in extreme weather conditions
• Throwing 2 lbs of hand chares for long distances, repeatedly
• Operating a snowmobile in adverse conditions
• Skiing, side‑slipping, snowplowing with 200 lb+ toboggans with guests in steep, expert terrain
• Spending 90% of the day skiing, hiking, standing, and climbing
• Ability to learn computer software systems specifically created for Ski Patrol operations

Positions dealing with children, of safety‑sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Background check required:
  Yes
• MVR required:
  Yes

• Job Classification Full‑Time Seasonal (30+ hours/week)