Job: Ski Patroller, Volunteer

Job Description

Job Type: Seasonal, Volunteer

Wage: Unpaid

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Serve a minimum of one day for each weekend the ski area is open, but days can be grouped on different weekends, holidays and occasional weekdays
• Provide safety, first aid, and rescue services for the patrons/employees of Cooper
• Responsible for cleanup and snow shoveling in designated areas, boundary maintenance, hazard marking and mitigation, and general hill maintenance and clean-up
• May participate in incident documentation
• Must attend and participate in annual training refresher courses required to maintain OEC, CPR, toboggan handling, and lift evacuation certification
• Any other tasks assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18+
• Able to demonstrate proficient skiing ability; i.e. PSIA Level 8 Advanced Skier; comfortable on all terrain and in all conditions
• NSP Outdoor Emergency Care Technician Provider Level CPR/AED (AHA preferred)

Working conditions

The Ski Patroller - Volunteer position is based primarily outside and is exposed to temperature extremes (above 85 degrees and below degrees), sun and wind exposure, inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) and high altitudes (10,500+ feet).

Physical requirements

Must be able to walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain, climb/descend even/uneven/slippery terrain, climb/descend stairs, stand and/or sit for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift objects that may be heavy, and ski at an advanced level.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.