The Telluride Ski Patrol is an all-paid, professional ski patrol. Candidates must possess a current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification or WFR if certified through Wilderness Medical Institute, Wilderness Medical Associates or SOLO. Applicants must have a high level of fitness and ski (no snowboards) at an expert level. Experience in avalanche mitigation, beacon search/companion rescue and high angle rescue are a plus. New patrollers must commit to a full time seasonal schedule of four days per week. Must have at least one year previous patrolling experience at a resort with an avalanche mitigation program.
1. MAJOR FUNCTION: The Basic Patroller is responsible for assisting the ski patrol department in the performance of daily patrol duties, including but not limited to, first aid and evacuation of injured guests, trail safety checks, trail maintenance and hazard mitigation throughout the day and trail clearing (sweep). The Basic Patroller will also engage in guest service, skier safety education and enforcement, avalanche mitigation, risk management and incident investigation. The Basic Patroller is responsible for assisting the ski patrol department in maintaining toboggans, signs, fences, snowmobiles, Beacon Basin, etc. They also help with equipment inventory, supply inventory, purchasing, training and boundary management as assigned. 2.
DEPARTMENT FUNCTION: The primary function of the Department is to provide a safe and efficient rescue and evacuation of injured guests from the mountain. Additional duties of the Department include:
- Reckless skier control and documentation
- Avalanche risk mitigation
- Risk mitigation for our guests and employees
- Guest services
- Crowd Control (Lifts, Trails and Special Events)
- Enforcement of Mountain Regulations
- Proper operations of communication equipment
- Evacuation of Aerial Tramways if necessary
- Detailed incident and investigative reports
- Visual inspection of Aerial Tramways to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear.
- Constant maintenance of trail safety markings, signs, banners, padding, closures, boundaries, etc.
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SPECIFIC DUTIES: Duties Frequency % of Time Risk Management Daily 25% • Responsible for safety of guests and employees while on resort property • Assists in avalanche mitigation • Provide protection and training of staff in related fields • Understanding laws and regulations concerning ski area operations
Documentation Daily 10% • Development of written documentation • Periodic evaluation of all documentation
Training Daily 35%• Assist in the development and evaluation of specific training programs • Assist in the development of training checklists • Review of all written documentation
Equipment Daily 25%• Evaluate, maintain and inventory equipment in related field • Responsible for assisting in the training of other patrollers • Responsible for proper operation and care of communication equipment
Other duties Daily 5% • Be familiar with Crisis Management Plans • Work closely with community Emergency Management Services 4.
ASSIGNMENT, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF WORK: • Basic Patroller receives work direction from Ski Patrol Director, Assistant Ski Patrol Director and Ski Patrol Supervisors. • Work direction is provided verbally and in writing. • Work in progress is reviewed regularly and approved by Ski Patrol Director, Assistant Ski Patrol Director and Ski Patrol Supervisor. • Questions regarding the assigned task should be directed to the Ski Patrol Supervisor, Assistant Ski Patrol Director or Ski Patrol Director.5.
RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:• Basic Patroller has decision making authority regarding daily maintenance of equipment. • Decisions involving departmental policy must be referred to the Ski Patrol Director.6.
REPORT PREPARATION: - Basic Patroller is expected to prepare and review Daily Incident Reports as directed by Ski Patrol Management.
- Basic Patroller is expected to complete all training documentation as directed by Ski Patrol Management.
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EQUIPMENT OPERATION: • Basic Patroller time spent operating equipment daily - 45
% • Basic Patroller is required to take care of equipment and is required to service or repair equipment.
Equipment % of TimeSkis 25% Snowmobiles(Training) 5% Computers 5% Special Teams Equipment 10%8.
RELATIONS WITH OTHERS: Basic Patroller will be required to have contact and work with persons both inside and outside of the Company.
Name and Title Frequency & Purpose• All Ski Patrol Department personnel Daily Operational concerns • All mountain department personnel Daily Interdepartmental concerns • Guests Daily skier education, mountain information, etc.
- Other area personnel Daily- Operational procedures
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WORK DIRECTION: Basic Patroller has no responsibility for directing the work of other employees.10.
SUPERVISION: Basic Patroller has no supervisory responsibility.11.
DIFFICULTY OF WORK: The most difficult part of being a Basic Patroller is mastering the major patrol functions, becoming proficient in the additional duties of patrolling and acquiring the qualifications to obtain membership on one of the special teams. Physical demands of the job are significant.12.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY: • Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management
- Skiing ability that enables them to perform all aspects of their job in a safe manner
- The skills, knowledge and motivation to look to becoming a member of a special team while also performing general patrolling tasks
- Ability to work in stressful environment
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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - College preferred
. • Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer • Avalanche Level 1 Certification • At least one year previous patrol experience and satisfactorily completed the Trainee checklist.
Other requirements; • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Must be an expert level skier • Must be able to work for extended periods of time in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions • Must be able to function effectively at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher • Must be able to write legibly • Must be able to speak and understand English • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Must be able to obtain a Colorado Type 1 Blasters Permit Must have at least 1 year of previous Ski Patrol experience at a similar larger destination resort14.
LEARNING PERIOD: To perform this position competently, a new employee would need a minimum of 1 years of experience in a related field. Learning all aspects of patrolling so that they can look to joining a special team takes the longest.15.
CAREER PATH: A typical career path would involve a solid educational background combined with a background in outdoor recreation, outdoor education as well as involvement in team athletics. The most successful individuals would have a resume that displays a progression of experiences that displays the acquisitions of skills blending with evidence of leadership skills. Typical outstanding characteristics might be a background with Outward Bound, Scouting, National Outdoor Leadership experience, US military background, etc.. The most successful candidates have relatively extensive work experience.16.
WORKING CONDITIONS: • Extreme outdoor winter conditions with frequent inclement weather and intense solar radiation • The most strenuous activity involves setting up the mountain with tower pads, ski packing, boot packing, building barriers, skiing patients down in toboggans for long distances, climbing lift towers, hiking in deep snow. • The hazards involved in the job are often weather related i.e. deep snow, the chance of avalanches, wind chill and intense solar radiation. The inherent risks of the sport of skiing. Daily wear and tear on your body incurred from extensive time on skis. Some hazards are specific to their special team activity i.e. heights and weather conditions, sliding snow as well as explosives, rock fall, collisions with other skiers or machines and skiing in difficult snow conditions.17.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Basic Patroller is expected to have the ability to learn the overall operation of the mountain and to operate at a high level in stressful situations. They will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of how all aspects of the operation work together. The person in this position will provide superior service to our customers (internal and external) at all times and when interacting with the guest, will respond to all guests in a courteous efficient manner. Must be able to think and work as a team player coordinating our efforts towards a common goal. This employee supports company philosophy, goals, and objectives. Must be able to handle multi-tasking and bring these tasks to completion quickly, accurately and in a timely manner. This is an hourly position and is subject to overtime.Position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays .The pay rate for this position starts at $22.50/hr depending on training and experience. Benefits include paid sick leave, ski pass, dependent passes (for full time commitment), discounted lift tickets, lift tickets at other CO resorts, discounted employee shuttles and discounted meals and lodging and ski school discounts