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Experienced Ski Patrol - Winter / Seasonal / Full Time - Heavenly

Job Summary:

Heavenly Ski Patrol's primary responsibility is to provide and promote a safe environment for our guests and employees as well as to provide exceptional guest service. Ski Patrol is responsible for excecuting essential guest service functions such as responding to medical emergencies on the mountain, transporting injured guests off the mountain to appropriate facility, and general hill safety. Ski patrol is also responsible for enforcing safe skiing and riding practices, enforcement of the Skier's and Rider's Responsibility Code, interacting with unsafe guests, and educating our guests. Special circumstances include chairlift and gondola evacuation, avalanche control, and explosives handling. Other duties can be assigned as needed. Ski patrol is a highly visible role on the mountain, and a great deal of guest interaction is required. Please note: This position is posted for experienced Ski Patrol. If you do not have previous experience, please consider applyint to requisition ID 35944: Ski Patrol Apprentice.

Entry-level responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and promoting guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions
• Provide guests with exceptional guest service
• Assisting injured guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations
• Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
• Maintaining trails, identifying and mitigating hazards to our guests
• Transporting and setting up mountain safety equipment
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis
• Completing all the above with the utmost attention to personal and guest safety
• Continuing on the job training

Intermediate level responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• All criteria listed for Entry Level, plus:

• Avalanche control including safely transporting and placing explosives on the mountain and stabilizing snowpack and cornice edges on skis
• Driving snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed

Advanced level responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• All criteria listed for Entry and Intermediate Level, plus:
• Strong working knowledge and experience with snow safety
• Assist with in house training
• Attend advanced out of area trainings as assigned
• Possession of advanced skills/certifications such as AIARE Level 2, Technical Rope Rescue training, etc.

Entry Level Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to pass on-mountain ski test
• Demonstrate, at minimum, a strong advanced skiing ability
• California EMT or OEC certified with CPR for the professional rescuer- Must be certified by November 2013- required
• Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language (spoken and written)
• Some basic knowledge of computer - preferred
• Must have excellent guest service skills
• Must work well in a team
• Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment
• Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment
• Must successfully complete the Fit to Ride fitness assessment program
• Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
• Must be available to work full time including holidays and weekends
• Previous patrol experience - required, otherwise please apply for Patrol Apprentice position, which will be posted in July 2014
• Must have the ability to pass a Criminal Background Check

Intermediate Level Requirements:

• All criteria listed for Entry Level, plus:
• CalOsha Blaster’s license – Preferred
• AIARE Level 1
• Clean driving record

Advanced Level Requirements:

•  All criteria listed for Entry and Intermediate Level, plus:
• AIARE Level 2 certification
• Technical Rope Rescue certification

At the Vail Resorts® family of companies (collectively "Vail Resorts"), we consider safety for employees and guests our number one priority. Ensuring that employees are capable of performing physically demanding jobs is an important factor in our ability to fulfill this commitment.  This position is among the most physically demanding at our resorts.  Therefore, the position requires successful completion of our Fit to Ride fitness assessment program as a condition of employment.  A detailed description of our Fit to Ride program and its requirements are available at: www.vailfittoride.com.  Vail Resorts will provide reasonable accommodations whenever necessary to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in and/or complete the Fit to Ride program, provided reasonable accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on the company.