Solitude Mountain Resort
Please note, this position is located at Solitude Mountain Resort in Solitude, UT
Seasonal (Seasonal)
JOB TITLE: Ski Patrol
DIVISION: Ski Patrol
REPORTS TO: Ski Patrol Senior Manager, Ski Patrol Manager, Avalanche
Mitigation Manager, Ski Patrol Training Officer, and Ski Patrol Leads
LOCATION: Solitude Mountain Resort
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time/ Seasonal/ Hourly
POSITION:
The ski patrol 1 position is an entry level non-supervisory position that will be responsible for a wide variety of mountain operations. The position involves 100% field work and requires a high level of fitness and expert skiing ability.
SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to obtain an ATF explosives handlers permit
- Obtain and maintain current CPR and medical certification at the EMT, OEC, or WFR level
- Must have expert skiing skills and equipment
- The ability to hike and ski in steep exposed terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 30-50 pounds
- Strong communication and guest relations skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- The ability to work well with others
- Basic understanding of ski resort operations
- Basic understanding of avalanches and avalanche terrain
- The willingness to follow resort policies and procedures as described in the Staff Handbook
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide emergency care to those in need of assistance
- Supply transportation either by toboggan or snowmobile with a toboggan in various types of terrain and snow conditions
- To be familiar with snowmobile use
- Participate in lift evacuation using specialized equipment
- Engage in technical cliff rescue and high angle rescue
- Assist in search and rescue, including night operations
- Partake in Dispatch duties
- Have knowledge of radio usage
- Document all incidents
- Assist guests as needed
- Participate in medical and rescue trainings
- Willing and able to volunteer for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue
Avalanche Mitigation
- Contribute to mitigating avalanche hazards
- Participate in avalanche rescues
- Engage in avalanche related trainings
Mountain Maintenance
- Set up and maintain signs, markings, fencing, and sign line systems
- Assemble signs using basic tools
- Evaluate conditions and hazards on the mountain
- Identify fast or reckless skiers, and educate skiers violating the mountain policies
- Conduct sweep on the mountain after closing
- Have the ability to perform ski patrol duties in various types of weather conditions
- Proficient and professional with radio usage and be familiar with the 10-code system
- Maintain rescue equipment and supplies
THE BENEFITS AND PERKS
At Solitude Mountain Resort, we offer a variety of employee benefits! First, you are lucky enough to be working in the beautiful, scenic Wasatch Mountains. Enjoy mountain activities before work, after work, on work breaks, and on days off! Activities include skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, cross country, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and so much more. Work with other mountain enthusiasts. This is an excellent opportunity to socialize, meet great people, and attend employee events around the resort. Some events include unique opportunities like employee ski days, employee yoga, live music events, film festival ski movie features, and many more summer activities- at work! You get to work and play in the same place. Eligibility is dependent on all employee classification of work.
BENEFITS:
Ski and Ride
- Eligible employees receive a free Solitude season pass for themselves and eligible dependents. This includes unlimited skiing/riding for winter employees with no blackout dates and bike hauls for summer employees
- Free access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations throughout North America for you and eligible dependents
- Discounted Solitude lift tickets for your friends & family
- Discounted ski and ride lessons
- Free Nordic ski and snowshoe pass for the Solitude Nordic & Snowshoe Center for winter employees
- Ski and ride perks at other local resorts
- Complimentary UTA Ski Bus pass
Other Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSA, FSA for eligible employees
- Discounts resort-wide for food, rentals, retail, lessons, and more
- Pro deals with hundreds of outdoor brands
- 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
- Free counseling service for you and your household members through our Employee Assistance Program
