WINTER: Ski Patrol
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Position Purpose:To maintain and promote the safety of participants, provide first-aid assistance and transporting injured participants.Qualifications:+ Must be at least 18 years of age+ Intermediate level skier or higher+ NSPS member in good standing preferred, but not required+ Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician training provided+ Current Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) qualification+ Alpine or Nordic patrollers may apply+ Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification preferred, but not required+ Complete annual OEC, OET and CPR refreshers as required+ Lift Evacuation Training will be provided+ Good communication skills; both written and verbal, including radio communications+ Professional appearance: ski helmet must be worn, wear standard red patrol jacket/vest with white cross and black pants+ Team focused; friendly and adaptableKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:+ Must be punctual, reliable, able to follow instructions and work as part of a teamResponsibilities:+ Lift safety checks: report any problems identified+ Check slopes for hazards and mark as appropriate+ Setup and breakdown additional netting required each operational day+ Monitor trail conditions+ Respond to possible accidents+ Provide emergency medical care+ Transport patients; including from most difficult terrain+ Handle incidents through transfer to EMS+ Keep records and assist in accident investigation+ Inspect and maintain ski patrol equipment and supplies+ Perform chairlift evacuations if necessary+ Safely perform all job duties and responsibilities+ Work together with other staff/departments as neededWork Environment & Physical Demands:+ Frequent sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.+ Must be capable of balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stopping, crawling, using equipment controls and push, lift or pull up to 75 lbs.+ Will be required to climb stairs, walk up and down inclines and uneven terrain.+ Ability to work effectively in extreme cold weather conditions and in other inclement weather conditions.+ Must be able to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.+ Must be able to lift 50lbs. of material routinely unassisted and occasionally up to 80 lbs.Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions.Company MissionWinter4Kids (   exists to create healthy lifestyles and influence behaviors of youth through winter activities.   Better health and attitudes are the result of increased moderate to vigorous activity, nutritious food, and coaching.   Lives are changed, outlooks are brighter as each of our participants become better individuals through the mastery of snow and life skills.   Our youth use these experiences to explore and pursue new academic, life and sport opportunities.Organizational MissionAt Winter4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that's just the beginning.Working at Winter4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.