Experienced Ski Patroller - Winter

Description

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is looking for experienced and motivated individuals to join our Ski Patrol team. We are looking for people who have at least 1 - 3 years of Ski Patrol-specific experience and have an EMT-B certification. There will also be specific testing requirements to be completed upon hire and based on experience.

As a Ski Patroller at Arapahoe Basin, you are responsible for providing medical care and emergency services to the guests or employees on our mountain as well as completing winter ski trail maintenance. A successful candidate for this role has completed A-Basin Rookie Ski Patrol Training or has previous Ski Patrol experience.

This position will begin in the 2025/2026 winter season.

Perks and Benefits for this Position Include:

• Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts
• Working 4, 10-hour days. 3 days off.
• Ski for your job!
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for all full-time employees
• Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here!

Starting Pay: $20.50 dependent on experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Patrols, on skis, ski trails, and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes.
• Completes Patrol opening and closing procedures to ensure trails are compliant with all current safety standards and company safety policies
• Provides proficient medical care or first aid in emergency operations and notifies medical personnel in case of serious injury
• Understands all medical transport procedures and transports injured skiers using a toboggan when necessary
• Trains continuously on Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol operational standards and maintains knowledge of, complies with, and educates on the Ski Safety Act and Arapahoe Basin safety policies
• Recognizes avalanche terrain and understands all safety procedures on low-hazard routes while working under Blaster in Charge.
• Responsible for promptly and accurately completing all incident forms, involving an Accident Investigator or Supervisor when necessary
• Responsible for a high level of guest service and can demonstrate a high level of confidence with guest interaction including when disciplinary actions are necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience Requirements:

• At least one year (season) of Ski Patrol Experience

Education Requirements:

• EMT-B Certification
• Current CPR/AED Card
• Has completed the following training requirements or is able to do so upon hire:
• Written Snowmobile Exam
• Emergency Operations Test
• Qualified Climber Program
• Standard Chairlift Evacuation
• Confined Spaces Training
• Pass Ski and Toboggan Competency Evaluation

Skills Required:

• Ski at an expert level - Able to ski all Arapahoe Basin terrain with good judgement, control, and confidence
• Operate a snowmobile effectively and with good judgement
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational and prioritization skills, and memorization ability
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Mathematical reasoning is helpful
• Speak, read, and write in English

Physical Requirements:

• Can work outside while standing or skiing in a high alpine, wintery environment for up to 10 hours
• Able to lift 10-25 pounds 2/3rds of the time or more, able to lift 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3rds of the time, able to lift 100 pounds up to 1/3rd of the time
• Can perform the following activities constantly: walking, using hands to finger/feel, reaching with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
• Vision Requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
• Withstand high altitude conditions at all times

Work Environment:

• You will work mostly outside in a cold, snowy, high alpine environment frequently faced with wet and/or humid conditions. Most work is completed in view of customers and customer interaction is frequent. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.

Other Requirements:

• Provide necessary equipment for skiing and for working in a high alpine environment.