Ski Patrol Level Three

Ski Patrol Level Three# Ski Patrol Level Three Wasatch Peaks Ranch
- Main
- Morgan, UT 84050## Overview Position Type Full Time Education Level High School

Travel Percentage None## Description
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* Job Summary:

** Manages the medical and safety aspects for the members, member guests and employees of Wasatch Peaks Ranch in a constantly changing mountain environment. This includes but is not limited to, avalanche risk reduction, hands-on patient care, transportation, intensive customer service and interdepartmental cooperation. This position will require working outside in a variety of weather conditions and a high level of fitness is required.
** Level I Patroller - Beginner
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* Job Duties:

*** Administers first aid and patient transportation in the event of a medical emergency.
* Operates snowmobiles safely for operational and patient transport needs.
* Performs all aspects of lift evacuation including, but not limited to: tower climbing, ground belay, line riding, and any other unique evacuation scenarios.
* Performs technical rope rescue using a variety of technical equipment including high angle rescue and sled belay.
* Ability to operate as a mountain dispatcher.
* Ability to operate as a “central” dispatcher during avalanche risk-reduction work.
* Documents all incidents, snow safety efforts and accident investigations.
* Utilizes Smart Mtn and other GIS-based software to document avalanche risk reduction efforts and other daily record-keeping.
* Provides industry-leading customer service to members and guests including mountain information, evacuation from difficult situations, finding lost equipment and safety education.
* Possesses knowledge and understanding of mountain weather and forecasting, interpretation of computer weather models.
* Assists snow safety team with snow stability evaluations and terrain recommendations.
* Performs avalanche risk reduction work as directed by the snow safety team
* Demonstrates proficiency in all facets of avalanche rescue including in-bounds and out-of-bounds rescues.
* Maintains rope lines, signage, pads, fencing to identify and mark mountain hazards.
* Performs opening and closing procedures daily.
* Performs maintenance and repairs on equipment as necessary.
* Possesses strong communication and guest relations skills.
* Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills.
* The ability to work well with others.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Level II Patroller – Intermediate
*** Meet the requirements of Basic Patroller
* Minimum 3 years ski patrol experience at Wasatch Peaks Ranch or equivalent
* Demonstrate an understanding and ability to evacuate all lifts at Wasatch Peaks Ranch using a variety of techniques depending on various scenarios
* Demonstrate an understanding of avalanche paths and risk reduction strategies for Wasatch Peaks Ranch terrain
* Demonstrate ability to lead risk reduction team through avalanche terrain
* Ability to operate as an AvSAR team leader during an avalanche rescue
* Demonstrate ability to manage a multi-patient medical incident
* Administer first aid and transportation in the event of a medical emergency
* Safe operation of snowmobiles for operational and patient transport needs
* Perform all aspects of lift evacuation including tower climbing, ground belay, line riding, and any other unique evacuation scenarios
* Perform technical rope rescue using a variety of technical equipment including high angle rescue and sled belay
* Ability to operate as a mountain dispatcher
* Ability to operate as a “central” dispatcher during avalanche risk reduction work
* Document incident forms, snow safety efforts and accident investigations
* Provide industry-leading customer service to members and member guests including information, evacuation from difficult situations, find lost equipment and safety education
* Knowledge and understanding of mountain weather and forecasting, interpretation of computer weather models
* Assist snow safety team with snow stability evaluations and terrain recommendations
* Perform avalanche risk reduction work as directed by the snow safety team
* Demonstrate proficiency in all facets of avalanche rescue including in-bounds…