Experienced Patroller

Job Title:                   Experienced Patroller

Department:            Ski Patrol

Reports To:              Director of Ski Patrol

Prepared By:            Sierra-at-Tahoe

Prepared Date:        07/2023

FLSA Status:            Non-exempt

Pay Status:               Hourly

YR Status:                 Seasonal (Full-time or Part-time)

Benefit Status:        None

Pay Rate:                  Starting at $20/hr DOE

Embrace the thrill of winter and step outside of the norm and into an outdoor opportunity you’ll cherish forever. Here at Sierra, we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive work atmosphere that keeps the stoke high for our guests and employees alike all season long. If you’re looking for a full career switch or an exciting weekend roll centrally stationed in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, you just found it.

NOTE:  This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment.  Must be at least 18 years of age.  Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post offer background check.

SUMMARY

Sierra’s Ski Patrol is comprised of industry leading professionals who take great pride in the care and safety of its guests and employees on and off the snow. As an Experienced Patroller, you will monitor mountain areas for injured, reckless, and lost skiers and snowboarders, and for skiing hazards; provide first aid and other necessary assistance to skiers and snowboarders; enforce company skiing safety regulations; and perform various trail maintenance tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities are (but not limited to):

1. Patrol assigned mountain areas regularly to ensure that all trails are properly marked, to identify injured, lost, out of control and reckless skiers and snowboarders; to identify existing or potential skiing hazards and to monitor and report on weather/skiing conditions, skiing traffic and the like.


2. Administer first aid to injured skiers and snowboarders; assess condition of and stabilize patient, render appropriate treatment, such as splinting, transport to base area in a toboggan.


3. Assist lost or out of control skiers or snowboarders to return to a manageable trail or lift.


4. Transport skiers or snowboarders who are frightened or have lost or damaged equipment or minor injuries to base area by snowmobile or toboggan.


5. Stop reckless skiers or snowboarders and enforce company skiing safety regulations, including taking of appropriate disciplinary action.


6. Perform a variety of trail maintenance tasks, check trails for hazards, missing signs; put up signs and mark hazards; cut brush; pack down and shovel snow; put up fences and close trails when necessary.


7. Perform trail closing procedures, patrolling all heavily traveled trails and perform lift evacuation at heights up to 200 feet.


8. Provide general emergency, first aid and rescue training for other company personnel.


9. Search for missing persons and equipment as needed.


10. Patrol organized racing activities and other special events as needed.


11. Complete accident reports, take photographs and assist in the preparation of other documentation of accidents.


12. Assist in maintaining tools and equipment used in rescue and trail maintenance and in maintaining base first aid facilities.


13. Stand by awaiting emergency calls.


14. Always provide superior service to our customers (internal and external). Respond to all guests in a courteous and efficient manner.


15. Contribute to team effort by participating in Job Sharing, assuming responsibility for the cleanliness of the resort and safety of guests and employees; participating in safety meetings; accepting diverse assignments; maintain a positive and friendly attitude and demeanor in all internal and external interactions.


16. Meet service level objectives and department goals as set forth by immediate supervisor.


17. Flexible working hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY

1. Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort guests at all times.

2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.

3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.

4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures.

5. Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury of yourself or others.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be an advanced/expert level skier/snowboarder, capable of skiing all types of terrain under all weather conditions. Ski Patrol does prefer ski experience over snowboard experience due to the physical nature of the job duties and requirements.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Emergency care training, EMT, OEC or Wilderness First Responder required. One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of current state Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification required. Resort certification on any necessary equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to guest/employee interaction, moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.