The Jackson Hole Ski Patrol On-Snow Hiring Clinic will be held on March 22, 2025 for the Winter 2025-2026 season. Interested Ski Patrol candidates must attend the on-snow hiring clinic to be considered for employment.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Ski Patroller
Reports To: Ski Patrol Director
Department: Ski Patrol
Classification: FT/Seasonal FLSA
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs all the functions necessary on the physical skiing terrain to safely and efficiently operate the skiing mountain.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Administers first aid.
· Transports injured and weak skiers.
· Participates in avalanche hazard reduction and avalanche rescue.
· Participates in all mountain rescue and lift evacuations.
· Monitors weather and snow conditions for skier safety.
· Erects and inspects all mountain signage and barricades for effectiveness and neatness.
· Assists in speed control and in warning reckless skiers.
· Conducts trail crew tasks when necessary.
· Conducts searches for missing persons within the ski area boundaries if weather and snow conditions permit.
· Assists skiers with lost or broken equipment.
· Attempts to remove or mark known dangerous obstacles that are not obvious to skier traffic. Takes the initiative to search out and correct such hazards.
· Attempts to apprehend all violators of closed areas when this is reasonable.
· Assists skiers who are confused or having trouble.
· Assists in preparation and patrolling of competitive events.
· Assists in mountain closure at the end of the skiing day.
· Provides on-going quality guest relations.
· Monitors high traffic areas to assist and control speeding or reckless skiers.
· Educates and warns speeding or reckless skiers when it is deemed necessary.
· Removes skiing privileges from speeding or reckless skiers when it is deemed necessary.
· Monitors and improves some of the skiing terrain inaccessible to the grooming fleet.
· Attempts through wind fencing and snow moving to adequately cover high traffic areas where snow cover is a problem.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Performs other duties as requested.
--Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:
· Strong first aid skills.
· Strong skiing skills.
· General mountaineering skills.
· Strong avalanche hazard reduction and avalanche rescue skills.
· Ability to function in group working environment.
EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
· High school or equivalent.
· Outdoor Emergency Care card or equivalent.
· Cardiopulmonary resuscitation card.
EXPERIENCE:
· On mountain experience at Jackson Hole or strong skiing or mountaineering skills.
· Prior ski patrol experience is desired.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:
· Snow mobiles, first aid and mountain rescue equipment.
· Explosives.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
· Extreme winter conditions.
· Good endurance and physical strength.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.