Ski Patrol Level Three

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.
• Assists 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.
• Level II Patroller – Intermediate: Meet the requirements of Basic Patroller; Minimum 3 years ski patrol experience at Wasatch Peaks Ranch or equivalent; Demonstrate an understanding and ability to evacuate all lifts at Wasatch Peaks Ranch using a variety of techniques depending on various scenarios; Demonstrate an understanding of avalanche paths and risk reduction strategies for Wasatch Peaks Ranch terrain; Demonstrate ability to lead risk reduction team through avalanche terrain; Ability to operate as an AvSAR team leader during an avalanche rescue; Demonstrate ability to manage a multi-patient medical incident; Administer first aid and transportation in the event of a medical emergency; Safe operation of snowmobiles for operational and patient transport needs; Perform all