What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patroller_CSSA position at Mt. Hood Meadows?
Find your line at Mt. Hood Meadows, where we turn passion into purpose by delivering unforgettable experiences in one of the Pacific Northwest's most stunning mountain settings. We believe in creating moments that matter — for our guests, for each other, and for the community. Apply today and join a team that fully embodies the mountain lifestyle.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort offers a rustic retreat with modern comforts to its guests and an excellent work environment for its team. Come join the Cooper Spur team dedicated to offering a superb guest experience from the moment they arrive on the peaceful North Face of Mt Hood.
We recognize the value each of our team members bring to making the resort the perfect mountain destination from landscaping to dining, through the reservation process to rooms and lodging. We work as a team to create the serenity our guests seek.
Position Overview
Ski Patrollers at Cooper Spur are trusted leaders on the mountain, dedicated to protecting guests, teammates, and terrain while delivering an exceptional alpine experience. This role combines expert-level skiing with emergency response, hazard mitigation, and proactive risk management in a dynamic, high-alpine environment. From opening terrain each morning to closing the mountain at day's end, Patrollers play a critical role in ensuring safe operations across all conditions.
As a Ski Patroller, you'll be part of a highly skilled, mission-driven team responsible for avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response, search and rescue, and guest education. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in challenging outdoor settings, remain calm under pressure, and are motivated by teamwork, service, and stewardship of the mountain. If you're passionate about safety, skiing at the highest level, and making a meaningful impact every day, this is your opportunity to turn that passion into purpose.
This is a Full Time, Year-Round Position
Qualifications & Experience
- Expert skier in all terrain and in all snow conditions. Pass Mt Hood Meadows Ski Patrol ski test Snowboarders not accepted
- Able to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time
- Current CPR certification required
- Minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care, Wilderness First Responder or EMT required
- At least 18 years of age
- Positive mental attitude, strong work ethic, focused attention to detail, and ability to work well as a team member in all conditions
- Be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written), have excellent guest service skills, be able to work in inclement weather in a high-alpine environment for extended periods, and have the ability to operate all ski patrol-related equipment
- Have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow, and provide directions
- Available to work holidays and weekends
- Safely move objects up to approximately 70 pounds about the workplace.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- EMS experience
- Outdoor work & guest service experience
- Regulation enforcement
- Avalanche safety training & terrain experience
- Experience as a safety educator
- Rope Access training & experience
Compensation:
- Wage: $ $ 24.47 per hour
Perks:
- Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependents
- Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
- Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
- Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
- Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
- Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
- Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More)
- Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
- Access to Team Wellness Programs
- Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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Videos:
Watch our Cooper Spur Mtn Resort team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel
MHM is dedicated to fostering a consistent and enduring effort to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our team, guests, and community. Our hiring and recruitment efforts are designed to be equitable and accessible, and we actively seek ways to broaden participation in Snowsports for groups who have historically faced barriers.
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