*Full Time & Part Time Seasonal Positions Available.
Position Title: Ski Patroller Level 1, 2, 3 and 4
Department: Ski Patrol
Reports To: Director of Ski Patrol
Status: Full-time or Part-time Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Working Hours: Varied hours/shifts, fluctuates with time of season, weekends and holidays typical
Wage Range: $21.00 - $22.75 plus incentives
Benefits: Maryland Accrued Sick time/401k/Recreational Privileges
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Position Summary: Patrols ski trails and slope areas to provide assistance and protection to skiers and report condition of trails, ski lifts, and snow cover on slopes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Wisp Resort is a four-season ski, golf and recreational destination resort. Because of the nature of the resort business, employees may be asked to perform other duties outside of the job description. Also, hours of operation are 24/7 including weekends and holidays.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: All Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4
• Rescue injured skiers and render first aid or transfer them to waiting ambulance, using toboggan.
• Notifies medical personnel in case of serious injury where moving skier might prove dangerous.
• Ensures that no skiers remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather.
• Reports safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear to lifts as soon as possible to Maintenance if see or hear anything while riding lifts.
• May pack snow on slopes.
• May give ski instruction.
• May participate in skiing demonstrations for entertainment of resort guests.
• Follows company policies and procedures, and exhibits thorough First Aid knowledge, training and certification.
• Works well with a team, as well as independently.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Level 1 – NE03
• Little direct experience, exhibits some core competencies.
• Will have all current OEC certifications.
• Will have a current State of Maryland Emergency Medical Responder certification.
• Will be trained on snowmobile operation.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a patroller.
• Will learn from the veteran patrollers state and local protocols.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Level 2 – NE04
• All duties of a Level 1 Ski Patroller.
• 1-2 years’ experience, exhibits some core competencies.
• Completes snow mobile training, and passes written test.
• Shadows ski patrol veterans, learning the lay of the mountain and where everything is located, i.e. first aid stations, dog houses, AEDs, etc.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Level 3 – NE05
• All duties of a Level 1 and Level 2 Ski Patroller.
• 2-4 years’ experience, senior patrol, possesses required knowledge/skills.
• Able to open the mountain, using signs, ropes and banners to mark trials as open, closed, or caution.
• Ensures the snow grooming condition is good, and that nothing needs to be re-groomed.
• Marks all hazard areas on the mountain.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Level 4 – NE06
• All duties of a Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Ski Patroller.
• 4-6 years’ experience, fully implements required knowledge/skills.
• Supervises volunteer Ski Patrol, and is on hand when called by a volunteer to diffuse any situation. Conducts ‘hands-on’ complete accident investigation, and identifies who, what, when, where. Takes photos and
measurements at the scene of the accident.
Qualifications:
Successful execution of this job requires an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous ski patrol experience desirable
Language Skills:
• Basic English
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Mathematical Skills:
• Basic math
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
• Level 1 – OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) Certificate
• Level 2 – OEC Certificate and Ski & Toboggan Certificate
• Level 3 & 4 – OEC, Instructor Trainer Ski & Toboggan Certificate, OEC Instructor trains candidates during OEC class held August – December
• All Levels – an EMT or higher in the medical field may challenge the OEC course. If the challenge fails, the entire course will have to be taken. Must be a strong intermediate skier.
• Certified Patrol – highest level of National Ski Patrol
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.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending.
• Manual dexterity and audio-visual demands.
Work Environment/Conditions:
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.
• Work performed primarily outdoors, inclement weather conditions highly likely.
• Duties may be physically demanding or stressful at times, particularly during peak season periods.
• Resort atmosphere with many, varied aspects.
Disclaimer: The information listed in this Job Description may only be a summary of the work involved and could change depending on the future direction of the company. The right of final decision is with the management of the company and the company is eligible to reject any applicant without disclosing the reason.