Professional Ski Patroller
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Recreation & Leisure
Overview
Hatcher Alpine Xperience is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization developing Skeetawk; a new alpine ski, snowboard, and recreation facility in Hatcher Pass (Palmer) Alaska. We are hiring professional ski patrollers to patrol ski trails and slope areas to mitigate hazards and respond to emergency situations as they arise.
Required Qualifications- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- 1-3+ years of experience as a paid OR volunteer ski patroller.
- Current OEC certification.
- Advanced Skiing Ability.
- Experience in assisting or conducting lift evacuations.
- Advanced certifications in EMS, Search and Rescue, avalanche rescue, rope access work, and industry workplace safety programs.
- Prior experience transporting patients in patrol toboggans.
- Experience operating over the snow vehicles including snow machines (snowmobiles) and grooming equipment.
- Patrol ski trails and slope areas to mitigate hazards and respond to emergency situations as they arise.
- Enforce safe skiing practices according to the State of Alaska & Skeetawk’s Safety programs and policies.
- Possess full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures as outlined in the Ski Area Operations & Safety Plan.
- Perform radio dispatch, record keeping, maintain volunteer and employee rosters, sign-ins, and assist with staff scheduling.
- Patrol ski trails and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes.
- Treat injured guests and safely transport patients off the hill by toboggan.
- Assist with lift operations, conduct lift evacuations, and assist with staff training.
- Assist Mountain Operations staff with opening and closing procedures, staff training, dispatch duties, and record keeping.
This is a full-time seasonal position with an average of 30-40 hours per week during the operating season. The regular schedule is Thursday - Monday and all MSBSD holidays. All candidates must have their Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and be in good standing with the National Ski Patrol (NSP).
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