Ski Patrol - Assistant Director

Description

Starting Salary: $57,720/year

Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience 

Status: Year-round Salary (Exempt)

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to new heights and be a part of a team that ensures safety, adventure, and excellence on the mountain? We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to assist in managing our Patrol staff, driving operations, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and teamwork. 

In this role, you will play a key part in assisting the Patrol Director, ensuring overall safety of the ski area, overseeing day-to-day operations, guiding avalanche mitigation efforts, and supporting all aspects of patrol management—from hiring and training to performance assessments and emergency operations. Join us and help lead Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol to success, both on and off the slopes!

Apply now and be part of THE LEGEND!

  Benefits and Perks for this position include:

• Unlimited skiing/riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts
• Free, transferrable A-Basin comp lift tickets earned for every 120 hours worked
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• 401(k) for eligible employees
• Paid time-off for all full-time employees
• Sick pay and bereavement pay for all employees
• Financial assistance and mental health resources through WorkLife Partnership
• Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here! 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the overall operations of the Patrol staff with limited supervision and/or absence of the Patrol Director
• Frequent and detailed review of work, training, planning, assigning and  directing work; performance appraisals, discipline of employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Help perform all administrative functions for the Patrol department including onboarding, performance concerns, scheduling, payroll, hiring, training, and other related functions 
• Assist with hiring and termination of patrol staff
• Assist Patrol Director with department performance, staffing, hiring, training, culture, engagement, scheduling, interdepartmental relations and guest service
• Helps Patrol Director to supervise and manage all sub-departments within A-Basin Ski Patrol: Medical, Tech Rescue/Lift Evacuation, Snow Safety, Training, and Accident Investigation
• Partner with Leaders at A-Basin to embed diversity equity and inclusion competency and practices across teams to develop and support a respectful and safe workplace

Essential Responsibilities:

• General management and leadership responsibilities in the absence of Patrol Director
• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations of mountain, in coordination with department supervisors, snow safety, and leads
• Responsible for teamwork, coordination, and review of all patroller responsibilities and expectations as outlined in patrol job description and various levels of staging
• Assist and prioritize daily tasks of Supervisors, ABSP, and other employees
• Assist Snow Safety Program by monitoring, overseeing, and participating in avalanche mitigation, training, and testing of ski patrol personnel in all aspects of route leading, explosives, and rescue procedures
• Can provide stability assessment and evaluations of avalanche hazard
• Ensure proper explosive procedures per State and Federal regulations pertaining to explosives use, training, storage, inventory, and transportation
• Thorough operational communication with patrollers, other departments, and Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure adherence and processes of Emergency Operations in all situations
• Maintain support of Supervisors for scheduling and time off requests
• Promotes a culture of safety, success, and accountability by evaluating performance daily
• Coordinates special events and works with government and other outside agencies
• Assists ABSP with on-mountain setup and maintenance, trail openings/closings, risk management, and other work-related projects
• Summertime responsibilities include training and competency in tech rescue with Via Ferrata and Aerial Adventure Park, hiking/biking operations, guest services, trail work, signage, wedding coverage, and being involved with capital projects
• Act as Manager on Duty as determined by Patrol Director or Senior Leadership Team
• Other duties as assigned