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Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter Season
Job Description
Seasonal (Seasonal)
Who We Are: At just 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest major mountain destination to Denver. Don't be fooled by our convenient location, though... you'll feel remotely tucked away in our high-country corner of the Rockies. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures and an unparalleled and unfiltered Colorado experience. Whether you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to work at a ski resort or you are just wanting a change of scene, we have great jobs and an awesome experience waiting for you!
Who We Are Looking For: Winter Park Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers, and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and discover the adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season in the Rockies or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone. We work to play... Are you in?
Perks & Benefits: There's more than a free season pass waiting for you! You don't just get a job at Winter Park, you get an experience and a lifestyle. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a variety of perks and benefits that are available to our year-round and seasonal employees. Some examples include:
POSITION SUMMARY
A Trainee Patroller will learn the mountain and equipment functions of Ski Patrol, and help with providing effective care and transport of injured, sick, and lost guests. They will learn to patrol the mountain for our guests' safety and skiing enjoyment, and maintain good public relations. The Trainee Patroller will require careful supervision and instruction on all assignments, and will consistently follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Learn to assist in the extrication, care, and transportation of traumatic and medical patients.
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Experience:
Qualifications and Skills:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is five days per week and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Mountain Environment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.
WAGE:
The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
Hourly pay range: $18-$20.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or local law. Winter Park Resort will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Winter Park Resort. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Who We Are: At just 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest major mountain destination to Denver. Don't be fooled by our convenient location, though... you'll feel remotely tucked away in our high-country corner of the Rockies. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures and an unparalleled and unfiltered Colorado experience. Whether you are fulfilling a lifelong dream to work at a ski resort or you are just wanting a change of scene, we have great jobs and an awesome experience waiting for you!
Who We Are Looking For: Winter Park Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers, and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and discover the adventure that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season in the Rockies or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone. We work to play... Are you in?
Perks & Benefits: There's more than a free season pass waiting for you! You don't just get a job at Winter Park, you get an experience and a lifestyle. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a variety of perks and benefits that are available to our year-round and seasonal employees. Some examples include:
- Free season pass to Winter Park Season and free access to all fifteen Alterra Resorts throughout North America.
- Discounted tickets for your friends & family
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan with generous company match for all employees
- Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
- Generous food & beverage and retail discounts
- Onsite employee childcare based on availability, discounted equipment rentals and plenty of opportunities for growth, advancement & year-round employment! Don't worry the uniforms are provided!
POSITION SUMMARY
A Trainee Patroller will learn the mountain and equipment functions of Ski Patrol, and help with providing effective care and transport of injured, sick, and lost guests. They will learn to patrol the mountain for our guests' safety and skiing enjoyment, and maintain good public relations. The Trainee Patroller will require careful supervision and instruction on all assignments, and will consistently follow all Winter Park policies and procedures, all applicable laws (federal, state, and local), and all health and sanitation codes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Learn to assist in the extrication, care, and transportation of traumatic and medical patients.
- When at Patrol Headquarters be prepared to respond quickly to any incident on the mountain.
- Learn to perform morning trail checks, helping to mark unmarked obstacles, adjust padding, put out signage.
- Carry out instructions from dispatcher, senior and master patrollers.
- Training as indicated by the Ski Patrol Manager.
- Assist in general mountain safety work (tower pads, bamboo, rope, race closure, traffic control, etc.).
- Assist in patrolling special events, such as speed and technical racing.
- Learn to fill out incident reports.
- Learn how to conduct an accident investigation.
- Learn all the facets of Ski Patrol safety education programs.
- Maintain personal ski equipment in good condition.
- While skiing, a patroller will be under control and observe mountain safety rules as an example to the public.
- Maintan excellent guest servies standards--being informative, understanding, and tactful, but firm when education is needed.
- Perform trail sweep to close the mountain and clear all trails of the public, providing assistance as necessary.
- Assist in dispatching and all related activities.
- Assist base patrol coordinator and learn all related activities.
- Assist in search and rescue for lost guests, sometimes after hours.
- Learn lift evacuation techniques.
- Learn to assist in avalanche control and rescue, as needed.
- Completion of Trainee and Basic New Patroller training checklist.
- Report unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere on the area.
- Maintain Winter Park cleanliness standards.
- Perform other duties as directed by Manager or Director.
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
- Outdoor Emergency Care (120 hours)
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Experience:
- Successful completion of Winter Park Ski Patrol Assessment Clinic.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be an expert skier (3 to 5 years).
- Must be able to use alpine or telemark equipment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is five days per week and may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Mountain Environment:
- The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
- The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 60 pounds throughout the day is common.
- Additional strenuous physical activity may include skiing, walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
- Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting. Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing and eye protection to be worn.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
- Helmets worn at all times when skiing or driving snowmobiles
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
This position description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the role described above. With the evolution of Winter Park Resort, the responsibilities of this position may change as may the dates associated with many of the tasks. During these times of change, this position requires the flexibility and willingness to accept new responsibilities and potentially transfer others. It will also be the responsibility of any employee of Winter Park Resort to be a positive influence on the transformation of the resort and its associated lines of business.
WAGE:
The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.
Hourly pay range: $18-$20.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or local law. Winter Park Resort will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Winter Park Resort. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed in this position. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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