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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Recreation Assistant (Ski Patrol) NF-03

West Point, New York, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $78K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Assistant at the Army Community Recreation Division located at Victor Constant Ski Area. The role involves ensuring mountain safety, providing emergency medical care, and maintaining compliance with ski patrol rules and standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for all mountain safety activities such as opening and closing trails, removing, reporting and marking hazards and reporting trail conditions

Performs trail checks, responds to accidents, provides emergency medical care necessary to pass the patient to the next level of care, assists with mountain rescue including lift evacuation and transport

Ensure first aid supplies and equipment are maintained and available at all times. Efficiently and safely provide direct patient care; including determining the nature of injury, equipment needed for stabilization and transport

Ensures patrons are authorized users of the facility. Ensures that patrons comply with applicable ski patrol rules and standards. Maintains assigned area in a clean and orderly manner

Assess and mitigate hazards and safety concerns within the ski area while maintaining ski area signs, ropes and padding. Ensures compliance with fire, safety and security standards. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Skiing/SnowboardingEmergency Medical CareSki Patrolling KnowledgeFirst Aid CertificationPhysical FitnessCommunication Skills

Required

Must possess and maintain the following certifications: National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or EMT or Paramedic or Equivalent AND CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent

Must be able to ski/snowboard at an advanced level to perform a mountain rescue and transport on the most difficult terrain

Must have experience that demonstrates a comprehensive practical knowledge of all facets of ski patrolling

Must possess good written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required

Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

A one-year probationary period may be required

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check

Must be able to work predominantly outside in a variety of terrain and in hot, cold, wet, dry, windy and dusty conditions

Must be able to work a regular or rotating schedule that may include weekdays, evening or nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be able to operate and use the various safety and other electronic and automated equipment involved in providing for the well-being of guests as well as the protection and safety of these guests, other employees and government property

Must be able to complete the following courses within six months of employment: MWR Orientation; Customer Service

In case of exposure to infectious disease, incumbent is required to obtain the Hepatitis B vaccination series within a 24 hour period

Medical Examination is required

This position is dual compensation exempt; All GS and NAF employees whether full time or part time are eligible to apply for this position

Preferred

Possession of, and ability to maintain a First Aid certification from the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized equivalent

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.