Team Lead Ski Patrol

1 month ago


Park City, United States Vail Resorts Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime

Come work and play in the mountains  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary: 

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team is no exception to ensuring this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol Team Leaders are alert and dependable professionals focused on promoting safety with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.

 

Job Specifications: 

  • Expected Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.59 / hour 

  • Shift & Schedule Availability:  Full Time 

  • Skill Level: Advanced  

  • Other Specifics: Patrol members operate at some of the highest elevations on the mountain on all terrains and in all weather conditions. Due to the nature of this position candidates must be able to pass an expert level ski patrol test upon hire; snowboard only candidates may be ineligible for certain positions due to safety concerns.   

  

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Maintain up to date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of all guests  

  • Maintain the safety and operation of trails through preventative procedures such as avalanche mitigation, tree and limb removal, and end of day sweeps of the mountain to ensure all guests have exited.  

  • Establish, coordinate, and execute emergency and hazard response plans such as evacuations and search and rescue protocols  

  • Assist and provide care to injured guests and workers including transport via toboggan or air lift support when necessary.  

  • Facilitate training, mentorship, and support of patrol members  

  • Assist patrol leadership in daily operations including but not limited to organizing and assigning responsibilities, incident investigations, and hiring activities  

  • Manage, oversee and assign responsibilities to volunteers  

  • Other duties as assigned   

  

Job Requirements: 

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required  

  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification required  

  • Valid driver’s license required  

  • 5 years of previous patrol experience required; supervisory experience preferred  

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English  

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends  

  • Ability to use all senses  

  • Ability to lift and transport 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance  

  • Ability to frequently walk/stand, sit/climb, balance, stoop/kneel, crouch/crawl, and reach throughout the course of work in all climate conditions and at high elevations

 

The expected pay range is $25.00 - $30.59. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

 

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 

Requisition ID  503019
Reference Date: 07/16/2024 
Job Code Function: Ski Patrol
  



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