What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ski Patrol position at ARCTARIS SADDLEBACK SKI OPERATIONS LLC?
Full-Time and Part-Time Roles Available.
Basic Function and Overview: To monitor mountain areas for injured, reckless and lost skiers and snowboarders, and for skiing hazards; provide first aid and other necessary assistance to skiers and snowboarders; enforce company skiing safety regulations; complete ongoing training and emergency procedures practice; and perform various trail maintenance tasks.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Patrol assigned mountain areas regularly to ensure that all trails are properly marked.
- Identify injured guests and list out of control and reckless skiers and snowboarders.
- Identify existing potential skiing hazards, and monitor and report on weather/skiing conditions, skiing traffic and the like.
- Emergency responsibilities include providing care and transportation of injured guests down the mountain.
- Transport equipment around the mountain.
- Evacuate guests from chairlifts.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced skiing and riding ability for all terrain types required.
- Must work well in a team.
- Excellent communication and guest service skills.
- Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid certification (OEC preferred, EMT acceptable, WFR acceptable) required.
Physical Demands:
- Occasionally lift and carry people/objects weighing in excess of 150 pounds and pushing/pulling sled with injured guests weighing up to 300 pounds.
- Must be able to withstand harsh winter conditions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
