Hybrid Ski Patrol bei Powder

Description

Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.

We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we're crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

We Are:

Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous. 

Champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback. 

These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder!

Our Commitment to Equality:

Together we are one team, not an "us vs. them" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams. 

Appearance Guidelines:

Well-groomed facial hair, tasteful visible tattoos, and minimal facial piercings are acceptable.

Perks of Joining Our Big-Hearted Champions:

• 401K Plan and company match
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Seasonal Ski & Summer Passes for self, self & dependents + Buddy Vouchers
• UTA Ski Bus Pass and Employee Shuttle Service 
• Powder Mountain Retail/Rental Discount and On-Mountain F&B Discounts
• Powder Mountain Snowsports School Discounted Lessons
• Access to Expertvoice.com, Outdoorly.com Outdoor Prolink and partner discounts.
• Powder Mountain on-snow uniform for specific roles.
• Free On-site Gourmet Employee meals

Requirements

Job Title: Ski Patrol
Department: Ski Patrol

Status: Seasonal FT

Reporting To: Ski Patrol Manager

Application Deadline:  Wednesday, August 27th

Position Overview:

Powder Mountain Patrol is expected to mitigate hazards in the resort, maintain ropelines, respond to emergencies, interact with our guests and be big hearted champions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to assigned work and training schedule*details below
• Good personal hygiene
• Positive, outgoing attitude
• Provide first response using established protocols, local protocols and adheres to Powder Mountain reports and documentation policies
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work as a team member
• Able to interact with guests and staff hospitably 
• Ability to quickly become familiar and oriented to facilities and terrain.
• Basic knowledge of avalanche terrain and hazard awareness
• Basic knowledge of mountain travel and rescue awareness
• Basic conception of how to Identify, correct, mitigate and/or mark hazards.
• Willingness to progress one’s skill set and attend continuing education
• Oversee the opening and closing of terrain according to weather and conditions.
• Perform chairlift evacuation, low angle rescue, rope rescues
• Ability to use explosive and avalanche mitigation techniques
• Perform mountain sweeps/locate guests
• Assist guest with equipment problems (dropped equipment, broken equipment, etc.) and provides courtesy transport
• Completes all mountain and patrol paperwork as necessary (trail log, run reports, etc.)
• Perform incident investigation when necessary
• Assist Groomers with mountain maintenance
• Help train newer patrol members and candidates
• Maintain the proper height of lift tower, light pole and signpost, padding
• Assist with mountain maintenance, i.e., lift lines ropes, signage, snow clearing
• Create and maintain a culture of positivity and hospitality for our coworkers and our guests

Requirements and/or Qualifications:

• Proficiency in, and proof of current, valid medical credential of; National Ski Patrol Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC), Utah EMT License, National Registry EMT certification or above; or other recognized credential and related experience may be accepted by Powder Mountain. **Please upload copy of credentials to this application 
• Professional level CPR/AED certification. **Please upload copy of certification to this application 
• Follow instructions of patrol lead, manager or supervisor
• Above average skiing or snowboarding skills in various snow and weather conditions
• Ability to utilize required phone applications
• Ability to familiarize oneself with terrain and mountain logistics

Uniform Requirement: 

• Patrol Coat and Black Pants/Bibs (Provided)
• Gear Requirements (Gear Stipend provided based on position and tenure)
• Aid Belt or Pack (Provided to mitigation team workers)
• Shovel, Beacon and Probe (Provided to mitigation team workers)
• Helmet and Personal Protective Equipment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability ski/ride in various snow and weather conditions
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Ability to hike at elevation
• Ability to work outside, in extreme weather conditions

Working Environment:

Based primarily outside and is exposed to extreme temperatures, sun and wind exposure, inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) and high altitudes (9,000 ft+)

*Assigned Work and Training Schedule

Full time - 4 days per week and 2 nights per month

All Patrol should be able to attend the following dates - 

• HR Orientation on Saturday, November 15th
• All Patrol Orientation on Friday, November 21st
• Patrol Refresher on Saturday, November 22nd
• End of season commitment - Patrollers should be prepared to work during and finish the entity of the season, anticipated through the end of April 2026

**Certifications

Medical Certifications, CPR, and Avalanche Certifications should be submitted with this application

What happens after I apply?

The Patrol Director and Assistant Patrol Director will be reviewing applications with haste and hiring managers will be reaching out in the next few weeks. Interviews are not scheduled to take place until the last week of August, please be patient as we meticulously schedule them.