What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Ski Patroller position at Boyne Resorts?
Overview
Professional Ski Patrollers are responsible for providing safety and emergency services to Big Sky Resort guests. They are the first ones on the mountain and the last ones off each day. Duties include: morning trail checks, avalanche mitigation, patrolling assigned areas, mountain maintenance, rescuing injured skiers, providing first aid, performing search and rescue, and closing the mountain at the end of the day.
**Due to the high volume of inquiries, please do not submit an application unless you have all the below required skills and qualifications**
Responsibilities
- Ability to ski/walk/sit for hours each day
- Ability to work long hours (shifts generally run 10 hours/day, 4 days/week)
- Ability to hike with skis and a pack
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to carry up to 40 lbs
- Positive attitude and ability to work on a team
- Willingness and ability to learn new job-related skills
Qualifications
- Current NREMT and BLS Provider CPR certification. New certifications must be completed by October 15th.
- Montana State EMT license
- Ability to attend required preseason training beginning 11/11/25
- Expert skiing and mountaineering skills. Patrolling on snowboard is not accepted at Big Sky Resort
All full time seasonal employment at Big Sky Resort includes:
- FREE All Mountain Ski Pass and eligibility for Free or Discounted Tickets to other Montana Mountains and Boyne Resort properties
- Discounted vouchers for skiing at Big Sky Resort for friends and family
- Discounted ski/snowboard rentals with a free Team Member lesson
- 25%-50% off F&B and Retail at all Boyne outlets
- Eligibility for affordable Team Member Housing
- Lodging discounts for friends and family
- Discounted Lone Mountain Ranch Cross Country Ski Trail Pass
- Wellness Day and Eligibility for PTO
- Monthly Team Member events