Job Description
Taos Ski Valley, Inc.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Respond quickly and professionally to all reported incidents and injuries on the mountain
- Provide emergency first aid treatment, including patient assessment, stabilization, and transport as needed
- Assist with mountain operations tasks such as lift evacuation, explosives handling, and avalanche mitigation
- Perform technical rescue of guests in icy, steep, and often vertical alpine environments
- Maintain detailed records of all incidents, patient care, and resort operations
- Communicate effectively with guests to provide information and assistance as needed
- Adhere to al all resort safety policies, procedures, and regulations
- Assist with ski patrol training and mountain operations as requested
- Reliable attendance on all scheduled workdays
- Other duties as assigned
Personal Skills:
- Ability to work within a team in an austere alpine environment
- Ability to think creatively, remain calm, and problem-solve in dynamic, emergency situations.
- Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.
- Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations.
- Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth.
- Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks and challenges and while working in an ever-changing environment.
Qualifications/Knowledge:
- Must be an expert skier and comfortable in double black terrain in all snow and weather conditions
- EMT-B or higher level of medical training and license. Must be able and willing to receive an NM state licensure
- Excellent physical condition
- Able to pass a background check to receive an explosive handler license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
- Experience as a Professional Ski Patroller at a class A avalanche preferred
- Avalanche Pro Level 1 or 2 certification preferred
- Experience with a professional emergency medical service preferred
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Work Environment:
Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during holidays and Peak days. TSVI is located in a high-altitude alpine environment. Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff.
Physical Demands of Position Include:
- Skiing and carrying 50 lbs of materials
- Carrying 20 + lbs of explosives uphill in extreme weather conditions
- Throwing 2lbs of hand charges for long distances, repeatedly
- Operating a snowmobile in adverse conditions
- Skiing, side slipping, snowplowing with 200 lb + toboggans with guests in steep, expert terrain
- Spending 90% of the day skiing, hiking, standing, and climbing.
- Ability to learn computer software systems specifically created for Ski Patrol operations.
Background Check:
Positions dealing with children, of a safety-sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving, or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.
- Is a Background Check required for this position? Yes
- Is an MVR required for this position? Yes
To apply, please visit the following URL:https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/25828279/Ski-Patroller-All-States-Taos-Ski-Valley-9167/→