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We will transfer your application to other position based on our business needs and your qualifications.\nThe Winter season runs December through early April, weather permitting.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nWhitefish Mountain Resort/Winter Sports Inc\nTitle: Ski Patrol 1\nDepartment: Ski Patrol\nStatus: Full Time (FTS) or Part Time (PTS)\nFLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly\nJob Summary:\nResponsible for performing guest service functions including incident response, providing medical care, and transporting injured guests, assessing, and maintaining trail and boundary ropes and signage, promoting a safe environment for guests and employees, performing chairlift evacuation and technical rescue, and handling explosives related to avalanche mitigation. Most of the duties are performed outdoors in variable alpine winter conditions, often in adverse weather conditions.\nJob Relationships:\nReports to: Patrol Manager and Ski Patrol Assistant Manager \nEmployees Supervised: None\nJob Requirements:\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent; College education or trade education preferred.\nCPR/AED certification at Basic Life Support level.\nCurrent Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), or comparable/higher medical certification.\nBasic knowledge of Whitefish Mountain Resort and ski resort operations preferred\nAdvanced skiing skills - ability to competently ski all types of terrain in all conditions.\nJob Specifications:\nMust be able to remain calm and handle a variety of emergency situations (medical incidents, transports, avalanche mitigation and rescue, and lift incidents and evacuations). \nMust be able to always maintain a professional level of communication with guests and employees in a variety of situations and circumstances.\nEffectively and thoroughly complete incident reports and subsequent reports \nAbility to operate a snowmobile consistent with WMR Snowmobile Operator training and WMR Snowmobile policy. \nAbility to transport patients in a rescue toboggan in a variety of terrain and conditions.\nBasic knowledge of how to assist dispatch operations at any time.\nBasic knowledge of chairlift operation, evacuation procedures, and ability to identify abnormalities.\nBasic knowledge of all WMR sweeps, trail closures, and avalanche routes.\nBasic knowledge of ALERT protocols and landing zone procedures.\nBasic knowledge of explosives handling and avalanche mitigation.\nBasic knowledge of high angle rescue and technical hardware.\nKnowledge and ability to proficiently use an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe for avalanche rescue.\nPer WSI Vehicle Insurance standards: must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to be added to WSI’s vehicle insurance policy.\nSubject to WSI’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse Policy based on the nature of the position and related duties.\nSpecific Duties:\nPatrol Operations\nAssist with avalanche hazard assessment and mitigation.\nAssessment and closure of terrain and ski runs based on snow conditions.\nIdentify and mark hazards or changing conditions.\nInspect toboggans and components and clear them of ice/rime/snow.\nPerform morning duties which may include inspecting and maintaining rope lines, boundaries, and signage.\nPlace Fog balls and other marking bamboo/signage as needed for conditions.\nCheck all lifts for abnormalities, appropriate tower pad, condition and adjustment and other conditions that could affect skier safety while riding up.\nConduct speed control and educate guests who violate the Skier Responsibility Code or are acting in an irresponsible or unsafe manner.\nKnow all mountain runs as well as local/patrol names for specific areas. \nKeep all patrol rooms and patrol stations in a clean, orderly condition.\nIncidents\nPatrol is responsible for responding to all incidents/medical emergencies at the ski area and mountain owned facilities.\nInitiate 911/ALERT notification when appropriate based on specific circumstances and applicable protocols. \nResponsible for thoroughly completing incident reports and information collection.\nBe familiar with all medical equipment used by WMR Ski Patrol. \nParticipate in on-going medical, technical, and procedural training.\nAlways maintain a professional demeanor and appearance.\n\nRescue and Evacuation\nBe familiar with avalanche procedures (explosives, routes, snow conditions, rescue techniques).\nKnow and practice with all rescue equipment (sleds, snowmobiles, ropes, climbing/belay gear).\nKnow and practice with standard lift evacuation procedures.\nPatrollers must have mountain issued rescue equipment with them while on duty.\n\nPublic Relations\nExpected to be neat and clean, wear uniforms.\nHelp with skier/rider education, crowd control, and speed control.\nExpected to be courteous and helpful to the skiing/riding public and always present a professional attitude and manner.\nProvide guest information at the Summit as well as other areas on mountain.\nRace, Events, and Terrain Park:\nBe familiar with and ready to help with event and race support (stringlines, safety, etc.)\nBasic knowledge of terrain park and event layout and operations\nSafety & Wellness:\nAll team members are expected to continuously be alert and identify, mitigate, or report occupational or public hazards to the appropriate WMR supervisor, manager, or employee. This will involve, but not be limited to, periodic inspections of work and public areas. Follow up notification will be done to correct the condition or practice at the earliest possible opportunity.\nWork Environment:\nFrequently ski with/lift/carry up to 50 pounds of weight, often in awkward positions and variable ski conditions.\nOccasionally lift up to 100 pounds - may require lifting while twisting at torso and bending at knees while wearing ski boots for patient transfers into and out of toboggans/transport devices.\nSkiing is moderate to strenuous and frequent overall in all types of weather and conditions.\nContinuously throughout the shift required to twist, stoop/bend, squat, kneel, grasp with both hands, and ski. \nOccasionally climb lift towers, stairs, and work above the ground (heights)\nPush or pull amounts of weight 150-200 pounds using a rescue toboggan on a snow surface for up to 30 minutes, sometimes with assistance. \nAbility to work under varying weather conditions, often extreme in nature.\nJob requires working weekends, holidays, and overtime during peak demand times. \nRequired to wear a helmet during all on-snow activities (skiing, riding, operating snowmobile or any other time head injury or overhead hazard is present).\nThis job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities and is subject to changes and revisions by Winter Sports, Inc management at any time. 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