Royal Gorge is looking for Ski Patrollers to ensure the overall safety of the ski area and guests. Ski Patrol provides first aid and emergency transportation to injured skiers, grooms and maintains all snow shoe trails. Keeps ski trails clear of obstacles, e.g. down trees, limbs, and brush. Ski Patrol maintains ski trail signage, marks hazards and detours. The Ski Patroller educates the guests and employees about ski safety awareness and control, maintains proper safety equipment and signage at the ski area and facilitates correction of safety problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training as a ski patroller; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires possession of valid Class C Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by Sugar Bowl Corp’s insurance carrier
Requires current Winter Emergency Care (WEC) certification and/or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1A certification or greater. Requires current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications
Ability to perform the duties of the job while exposed to extreme High Sierra weather conditions
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Provide excellent customer service to customers, employees and business partners
Maintain current knowledge of, implement and enforce Sugar Bowl policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Evaluate the ski area emergency procedures related to, but not limited to, trail and slope evacuations, fire evacuation procedures and participates in training for such an emergency event
Provide first aid to guests and staff. Provides emergency transportation to injured skiers
Experience operating a Snow Mobile and associated implements
Groom and maintain all snow shoe trails, including tree, brush removal and signage
Inspect and mark hazards on the slopes, trails or lodge in accordance with safety policy and procedures
Keep ski trails clear of obstacles, natural or man-made
Know how to use chain saw, pole saw, hand saw, ax, loppers and general hand tools to accomplish bullet point above
Welcome and check customers for trail pass and season pass holders
Evaluate and implement safety programs for employees and skiing guests designed to reduce work-related accidents and liability exposure
Assist with snow removal, including shoveling and cleaning snow from walkways, stairs, equipment, and other areas as needed
Complete reports and other paperwork related to incidents and injury accidents for all public skiers and assigned personnel. Coordinates accident investigations for the ski area. Reports all incidents to the Manager and Assistant Manager
Monitor the ski area for safety hazards or incidents. Develop and maintain a positive, professional, and balanced rapport with all employees, management, and guests of Royal Gorge regarding safety issues
Maintain expert ski level and handle rescue sleds, drive snowmobiles and coordinate search and rescue operations at the ski area
Help with parking on the weekends
Pay $18/hour - $21/hour dependent on experience.
All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
Sugar Bowl is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
