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Telluride Ski & Golf · 3 months ago

Ski Patroller Trainee

Mountain Village, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

1+ years exp

Telluride Ski & Golf is a professional ski patrol organization seeking a Ski Patroller Trainee. The role involves assisting in all aspects of ski patrol, including first aid, evacuation of injured guests, and avalanche mitigation, while maintaining a high level of fitness and expert skiing ability.

Travel

Responsibilities

Assisting ski patrol department in all aspects of ski patrol, including but not limited to, first aid and evacuation of injured guests, trail checks, equipment maintenance, guest service, avalanche mitigation, risk management and incident investigation

Responsible for safety of guests and employees while on resort property

Assists in avalanche mitigation

Understanding laws and regulations concerning ski area operations

Development of written documentation

Learning all aspects of Basic Patrol responsibilities

Completion of training checklists

Review of all written documentation

Training on all related Ski Patrol equipment

Responsible for proper operation and care of communication equipment

Be familiar with Crisis Management Plans

Work closely with community Emergency Management Services

Prepare Daily Incident Reports as directed by Ski Patrol Management

Complete all training documentation as directed by Ski Patrol Management

Take care of equipment but is not required to service or repair equipment

Qualification

Outdoor Emergency CareEmergency Medical Technician - BasicExpert level skiingAvalanche mitigationWilderness First ResponderStress managementGuest serviceCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification, or a Wilderness First Responder taught by Wilderness Medical Institutes, Wilder Medical Associates, or SOLO

High level of fitness

Expert level skiing ability (no snowboards)

Commitment to a full-time seasonal schedule of four days per week

Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management

Ability to work in a stressful environment

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - College preferred

Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer

One year previous experience in related field and/or combination of education and experience

Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Must be able to work for extended periods of time in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions

Must be able to function effectively at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher

Must be able to write legibly