The Jackson Hole Ski Patrol On-Snow Hiring Clinic will be held on March 23rd, 2024 for the Winter 2024-2025 season. Interested Ski Patrol candidates must attend the on-snow hiring clinic to be considered for employment.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Ski Patroller

Reports To: Ski Patrol Director

Department: Ski Patrol

Classification: FT/Seasonal FLSA

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs all the functions necessary on the physical skiing terrain to safely and efficiently operate the skiing mountain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Administers first aid.

· Transports injured and weak skiers.

· Participates in avalanche hazard reduction and avalanche rescue.

· Participates in all mountain rescue and lift evacuations.

· Monitors weather and snow conditions for skier safety.

· Erects and inspects all mountain signage and barricades for effectiveness and neatness.

· Assists in speed control and in warning reckless skiers.

· Conducts trail crew tasks when necessary.

· Conducts searches for missing persons within the ski area boundaries if weather and snow conditions permit.

· Assists skiers with lost or broken equipment.

· Attempts to remove or mark known dangerous obstacles that are not obvious to skier traffic. Takes the initiative to search out and correct such hazards.

· Attempts to apprehend all violators of closed areas when this is reasonable.

· Assists skiers who are confused or having trouble.

· Assists in preparation and patrolling of competitive events.

· Assists in mountain closure at the end of the skiing day.

· Provides on-going quality guest relations.

· Monitors high traffic areas to assist and control speeding or reckless skiers.

· Educates and warns speeding or reckless skiers when it is deemed necessary.

· Removes skiing privileges from speeding or reckless skiers when it is deemed necessary.

· Monitors and improves some of the skiing terrain inaccessible to the grooming fleet.

· Attempts through wind fencing and snow moving to adequately cover high traffic areas where snow cover is a problem.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs other duties as requested.

--Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job--

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITY:

· Strong first aid skills.

· Strong skiing skills.

· General mountaineering skills.

· Strong avalanche hazard reduction and avalanche rescue skills.

· Ability to function in group working environment.

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

· High school or equivalent.

· Outdoor Emergency Care card or equivalent.

· Cardiopulmonary resuscitation card.

EXPERIENCE:

· On mountain experience at Jackson Hole or strong skiing or mountaineering skills.

· Prior ski patrol experience is desired.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:

· Snow mobiles, first aid and mountain rescue equipment.

· Explosives.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

· Extreme winter conditions.

· Good endurance and physical strength.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.