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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Recreation Assistant (Ski/Safety Patrol) NF-03

Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$47K/yr - $51K/yr

USAJOBS is hiring for a Recreation Assistant position at Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area on Fort Wainwright, AK. The role focuses on ensuring mountain safety, providing emergency care, and maintaining compliance with ski patrol rules.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for all mountain safety activities such as opening and closing trails, removing, reporting and marking hazards, performing trail checks and responding to accidents

Assists with and provides care for both medical and traumatic emergencies for patrons utilizing the ski slope, lifts, lodge or in the immediate area

Efficiently and safely provides the appropriate level of direct emergency patient care; which may include determining the nature of injury and equipment needed for stabilization

Ensures that patrons comply with applicable ski patrol rules and standards

Conducts environmental safety checks of the slopes by continuously reviewing and evaluating terrain to include hazards such as ice, deep snow, downed trees, lifts, snowmaking equipment, etc

Qualification

National Ski Patrol OEC certificationCPR for professional rescuerRed Cross AED certificationSnowmobile operationAdvanced skiing/snowboardingWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Must be able to skillfully operate a snowmobile to perform required patrols of the ski hill and to perform a mountain rescue and/or transport patrons and equipment on the most difficult terrain

Must possess good written and verbal communication skills

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

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a National Agency Check with Inquires is required

Must favorably complete a pre-employment medical examination prior to appointment into the position

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75lbs for short distances

Must be able to work predominantly outside in a variety of terrain and in extreme cold conditions

May go from cold to warm environments on a rotating and continuous basis

Must possess and maintain or be able to obtain and maintain the following certifications within the first 06 months of hire: 1. National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or EMT or Paramedic or Equivalent. 2. CPR for the professional rescuer or equivalent. 3. Red Cross Automated External Defibrillator Certification or equivalent

Must be able to work a regular or rotating schedule that may include 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