JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:                 Ski Patrol

FLSA:                         Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:           Ski Patrol Director

SUMMARY: Provides prompt, efficient extrication, medical care and transportation to injured skiers and/or general public in the ski area environment.  Promotes good public relations and slope safety to the skiing public.  Must meet or exceed the minimum standards set by the National Ski Patrol  System for “Basic” Patroller, have a current professional CPR certification, have a current O.E.C. certification card and be proficient advanced/expert skier or boarder. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect all slopes for hazards and correct any problems.
• Responsible for physical set up of ski slope: safety signage, fences, gates, ropes and hazard marking bamboo.
• Must be able to perform all duties as outlined in the Wintergreen Ski Patrol Manual.
• Must follow policies and procedures outlined in the Wintergreen Handbook.
• Must be able to tackle additional tasks and assignments as directed by manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to work well with the public as well as follow employees and other departments.  
• Must have knowledge and understanding of ski area operations.  
• Must have knowledge of technical rescue techniques.  
• Must have the ability to work well and cooperate with others under difficult or stressful emergency conditions
• Must have own equipment.  
• Must meet or exceed the minimum standards set by the National Ski Patrol System for “basic” patroller.    
• Must be proficient skier or boarder.  
• Must be able to ski all Wintergreen slopes under any conditions.  
• Must have excellent interpersonal and public relations skills.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):

• Must have a current professional CPR certification.   
• Must have a current O.E.C. certification card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Must be physically able to perform demanding manual labor, including but limited to, lifting, digging, pulling, pushing and carrying heavy loads (can be in excess of 100 pounds) for short periods of time.   
• Must be able to tolerate long hours in the cold weather and/or extreme conditions
• Must be able to walk outside in winter conditions

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:

Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers.  A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play!   We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan).   Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.  

We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake.  If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.   The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.