Winter Junior Ski Patrol Volunteer

Position: Winter 26/27: Junior Ski Patrol Volunteer
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* Location:

** Frisco, Colorado
** Copper Mountain Resort
** is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.

** Copper Mountain Resort
** is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
** Volunteer

Title:

** Junior Ski Patrol Volunteer
** Volunteer

Summary:

** Copper Mountain’s Junior Ski Patrol program is for high school age students looking to expand their medical experience in a fun, fast paced outdoor environment. While volunteering with Copper Mountain Ski Patrol you will be expected to develop proficiency in mountain orientation, ski patrol procedures, an understanding of the Colorado Skier Safety Act while being trained to assist in providing medical assistance to and evacuation of injured guests, evaluating risk, executing assigned projects and daily duty station responsibilities, equipment maintenance and other assigned duties.
* Must be a proficient skier or rider
* Hold current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and current CPR certification
* Must be high school student, between 15
-18 years old and willing to commit a minimum of 2 seasons to the program
* Must be able be available 14 days/season, including three training weekends (First three weekends of December)
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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Medical: assessment, stabilization/treatment and evacuation of injured guests
* Reporting/Documentation:
Incident documentation and procedure familiarity with computers. Accident reporting additional forms associated with incidents on the mountain
* Managing Risk: i.e. trail checks, trail openings/closings, early season preparation, maintenance, obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and special race preparation.
* Mountain Orientation:
Learn trail names, lifts and landmarks patrol uses to navigate and communicate the breadth of the mountain efficiently
* Search and rescue:
Participate in drills and assist in execution of rescue if necessary
* Lift evacuation:
Assist distributing lift tickets or guest direction if necessary
* Skier education:
Enforcement of Skier Safety Act, i.e., boundary management, safe skiing, speeder control. Being visible to the public for skier information.
* Training/development:
All staff will participate in continued training and development to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of patrolling. This constant and ongoing process includes medical preparation (medical lectures), terrain management, lift evacuation, mountain/company policies, inter-agency relations and contacts, etc. Ski improvement through all terrain with varying snow conditions.
* Duty station assignments: PHQ, Timberline and Lower Patrol Room
* Integration with other Copper Mountain departments for smoother functioning within the company. Orientation in areas of mountain safety awareness.

Other Duties as Assigned:
* Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
* This description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this volunteer position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The volunteer position must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
** Personal Attributes:
*** Is honest and has the highest integrity
* Is able to handle and manage confidential information
* Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
* Follows established policies and procedures
* Is supportive of others
* Sets the example for others
* Is supportive of the policy and procedure of Copper Mountain Ski…