Ski Patrol Level One

About the role

Manages the medical and safety aspects for the members, member guests and employees of Wasatch Peaks Ranch in a constantly changing mountain environment. This includes but is not limited to, avalanche risk reduction, hands-on patient care, transportation, intensive customer service and interdepartmental cooperation. This position will require working outside in a variety of weather conditions and a high level of fitness is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and patient transportation in the event of a medical emergency.
• Operates snowmobiles safely for operational and patient transport needs.
• Performs all aspects of lift evacuation including, but not limited to: tower climbing, ground belay, line riding, and any other unique evacuation scenarios.
• Performs technical rope rescue using a variety of technical equipment including high angle rescue and sled belay.
• Ability to operate as a mountain dispatcher.
• Ability to operate as a “central” dispatcher during avalanche risk-reduction work.
• Documents all incidents, snow safety efforts and accident investigations.
• Utilizes SmartMtn and other GIS-based software to document avalanche risk reduction efforts and other daily record-keeping.
• Provides industry-leading customer service to members and guests including mountain information, evacuation from difficult situations, finding lost equipment and safety education.
• Possesses knowledge and understanding of mountain weather and forecasting, interpretation of computer weather models.
• Affords assistance to the snow safety team with snow stability evaluations and terrain recommendations.
• Performs avalanche risk reduction work as directed by the snow safety team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all facets of avalanche rescue including in-bounds and out-of-bounds rescues.
• Maintains rope lines, signage, pads, fencing to identify and mark mountain hazards.
• Performs opening and closing procedures daily.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on equipment as necessary.
• Possesses strong communication and guest relations skills.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• The ability to work well with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licenses or Safety Requirements: Valid Driver’s License. The ability to obtain an ATF explosives handler permit. A current CPR and medical certification at the EMT, OEC, or WFR level (must certify at OEC level or higher by start of season).
• Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to: safely ski all terrain at an expert level, the ability to hike and ski in steep exposed terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing up to 60 pounds, read and write (English), communicate verbally and effectively with necessary parties with or without the use of two-way radios, give and/or follow verbal and written instructions, understand ski resort operations, supervise subordinates, visually inspect all work areas, operate equipment for several hours at a time, perform basic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages, retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, turn, bend and kneel for extended lengths of time, lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of mountain weather and forecasting, interpretation of computer weather models.
• Ability to operate as a mountain dispatcher.
• Ability to operate as a “central” dispatcher during avalanche risk reduction work.
• Strong communication and guest relations skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.