Ski Patrol

SUMMARY 

Shall be responsible for the overall safety of the ski area including aiding and assisting the skiing guests and providing first aid and emergency transportation to injured skiers from the slopes, lodge, or immediate vicinity to a safe location.  The Ski Patroller Level 1 will educate guests and employees about ski and snowboard safety awareness and control, maintain proper safety equipment and signage at the ski area, and facilitate the correction of safety issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service to customers, employees, and business partners.
• Maintain current knowledge, implement and enforce company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain current CPR certification and Idaho or National EMT-B licensure or higher.
• Participate and evaluate the ski area emergency procedures related to, but not limited to ski lift, trail and slope evacuations, lift auxiliary operations, fire evacuation procedures, etc.
• Inspect and mark or remove hazards on the slopes and all premises of the resort in accordance with safety policy and procedures.
• Assist with snow removal as needed.
• Complete reports and other paperwork related to incidents and injuries for all guests and employees of the resort.  Participate in accident investigations for the ski area.
• Participate and be proficient in all phases of the Ski Areas lift evacuation plan and facilitate the safe and orderly evacuation of aerial lifts, trails and/or slopes as necessary.
• Monitor the ski area for safety hazards or incidents.  Develop and maintain a positive, professional, and balanced rapport with all employees, management, and guests.
• Maintain expert ski level, handle rescue sleds, climb lift towers, drive snowmobiles, and coordinate search and rescue operations at the ski area. 
• Maintain alert and positive behavior while handling stressful situations.
• Maintain an understanding of the Ski Area Emergency Response Plan and assist in the evacuation, if necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• See TSP Manual for protocols and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of valid Class C Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by the company’s insurance carrier.  Current State or National Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) licensure or greater.  Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required continuous stand, walk, and ski.  The employee frequently is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Continuous need for endurance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.