Returning Ski Patrol - Winter 24.25 - All Levels

Description

Powder Mountain is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 10,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. Recently acquired by Reed Hastings, Co-Founder of Netflix, Powder is committed to staying uncrowded and independent—and we’re revolutionizing the ski industry along the way. Join our mission to spark wonder by creating a unique place that fuses mountain recreation, art, and meaningful connection.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions Who Pick Up the Trash. If you’re a passionate, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are:

Big Hearted - Passion, Caring & Warm, Joyful, Generous

Champions - Team - Not Family, Intolerant of Mediocrity, Tenacious, Seeks Feedback

Who Picks Up the Trash - Does What is Best for Powder and Our Guests, Resourceful, Selfless

Our Commitment to Equality:

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.

Appearance Guidelines:

Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:

• Powder Mountain Ski pass for Self, Spouse & Dependents
• Buddy Vouchers
• UTA Ski Bus Pass & Employee Shuttle
• Powder Mountain Retail/Rental & F&B Facility Discount
• Access to Expertvoice.com & Outdoordly.com and other partner discounts.
• Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
• Free On-Site Gourmet Employee Meals
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts Lift Tickets to ISAA Resorts

On-Snow Positions Specific Perks:

• Arc’teryx Powder Mountain Uniform and base layer provided.
• Helmet and Snow Equipment Reimbursement
• Generous Discounts with partner companies and local Utah manufacturers.
• Free Ski & Snowboard Professional career development.
• Powder Mountain provided GPS mobile apps.

Requirements

Job Description:

Our Patrollers are on-snow experts with a passion for on-mountain risk management while caring for our guests and employees.

Now is a great time to join Powder Mountain & Powder Haven, with new terrain opening and a change to be part of re-imagining what a ski resort can be!

This application is specific to returning, new candidates for the 24/25 Winter Season. This is a “general” application for all ski patrol levels; 1, 2, and 3. Hired candidates will be assigned their level designation during our on-boarding, this designation is based on proven qualifications.

Ski Patrol Level 1,2,3 Core Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency first aid response, evacuation and transportation to sick and injured guests and employees.
• Follows all Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) established protocols, local protocols and adheres to Powder Mountain reports and documentation.
• Arranges for advanced medical support as needed for guests.
• Responsible for opening and closing mountain terrain, and maintaining bamboo lines.
• Responsible for marking on-mountain hazards.
• Responsible for guest safety in Powder Mountain Powder Country and Ski & Skin Terrain.
• Maintain first aid and toboggan equipment.
• Oversees the opening and closing of terrain according to weather and conditions.
• Perform chairlift evacuation, low angle rescue, rope rescue.
• Ability to use explosive and avalanche mitigation techniques.
• Perform mountain sweeps and lost guest searches.
• Assists guest with equipment problems (dropped equipment, broken equipment, etc.) and provides courtesy transport.
• Completes all mountain and patrol paperwork as necessary (trail log, run reports, etc.)
• Performs incident investigation when necessary.
• Assists Groomers with mountain maintenance.
• Helps train newer patrol members and candidates.
• Maintain the proper height of lift tower, light pole and signpost, padding.
• Ability to quickly become familiar and oriented to facilities and terrain.
• Assist with mountain maintenance, i.e., lift lines ropes, signage, snow clearing.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Basic to expert knowledge of Avalanche terrain and hazard awareness.
• Basic to expert knowledge of mountain travel and rescue awareness.