Ski Patroller

Ski Patroller –
Snowshoe Mountain
, Snowshoe, WV

Seasonal position (beginning end of November through December).

• Housing:
  Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Work location:
  
  10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $16.50 – $18.00 per hour based on experience and education (subject to change).
• Start date:
  
  End of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.
• Seasonal:
  Temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
• Schedule may require early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available.
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + discounts on Ikon Passes.
• 401(k) plan available to any employee over age 18.
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket vouchers.
• 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
• Pro deals from top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many more.

Our Ski Patrol provides frontline safety on our mountain playground. The purpose of the position is to provide a safe skiing and riding environment for guests. Snowshoe also provides emergency care for injured, lost, or in need of assistance. Patrol monitors and reports trail, lift, and snow condition.

• Guest Safety:
  Provide emergency care, assistance, and information.
• Quality Care:
  Administer basic first aid and CPR, and coordinate advanced care and transport for serious injuries.
• Enforcement:
  Monitor adherence to Skier Responsibility Code, inform guests, and manage related literature.
• Trail Preparation:
  Mark hazards, check and pad man‑made objects, and ensure safe conditions before opening.
• Operations Checks:
  Inspect skier transport systems, report safety issues, and monitor equipment wear and tear.
• Trail Closure:
  Conduct end‑of‑day sweeps for lost or injured guests; arrange transport in inclement weather.
• Dispatch:
  Manage patrol dispatch, handle incident reports, and coordinate emergency responses.
• Transportation:
  Arrange and assist with transportation for injured guests, including driving if needed.
• Professional Standards:
  Maintain high skiing/riding standards, including toboggan handling and OEC certification.
• Guest Service:
  Assist at lift terminals, check tickets, and address guest service issues.
• Evacuations:
  Execute emergency ski lift evacuations using NSPS techniques and resort plans.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program.

Ability to ski or ride snowboards adequately to perform duties. Minimum of 3 years of skiing/riding experience. Level 2 and 3 positions available to qualified candidates.

• Must have Outdoor Emergency Care certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Must have a current CPR card.
• Must complete snowmobile and ATV training upon arrival.

This is a class provided by the National Transportation Department, regulated by the state. It takes 120 hours to take initially, often offered by ambulance squads or fire departments in evenings (two nights a week, three to four hours per night). The test to become certified involves a written portion (minimum score of 70%) and practical stations. A candidate who passes is considered an EMT and must attend regular continuing education classes.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Emergency Care
• Wellbeing of the EMT-Basic
• Medical/Legal-Ethical Issues
• The Human Body
• Baseline Vital Signs/SAMPLE History
• Lifting and Moving Patients
• Airway
• Practical Lab:
  Airway
• Scene Size-up
• Initial Assessment
• Focused History and Physical Exam:
  Trauma
• Focused History and Physical Exam:
  Medical
• Detailed Physical
• On‑going Assessment
• Communications
• Documentation
• Practical Lab:
  Patient Assessment
• General Pharmacology
• Respiratory Emergencies
• Cardiovascular Emergencies
• Diabetic Emergencies/Altered Mental Status
• Allergies
• Poisonings/Overdose
• Environmental Emergencies
• Obstetrics
• Practical Lab:
  Medical/Behavior/Obstetrics
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