Ski Patroller

Ski Patroller

Alyeska Ski Patrol's primary responsibility is to provide and promote a safe environment for our guests and employees as well as to provide an exceptional guest experience. Ski Patrol is responsible for executing essential guest service functions such as responding to medical emergencies on the mountain, transporting injured guests off the mountain and general hill safety.

Ski Patrol is also responsible for enforcing safe skiing and riding practices and enforcement of the Skier's and Rider's Responsibility Code. Special circumstances include chairlift and tram evacuation, avalanche control work, and explosives handling. Other duties can be assigned as needed. Ski patrol is a highly visible role on the mountain with a great deal of guest interaction.

Position Responsibilities

• Enforce safe skiing/riding practices as outlined in the State of Alaska Ski Safety Act
• Enforcement of the Skier Responsibility Code and Resort Policies
• Supervise and promote guest safety on varied terrain with varying winter weather conditions
• Assist injured or ill guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain
• Maintain trails, including hazard identification and setting up closures, safety materials, and other impacts from the resort environment
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need
• Performing sweep and closing procedures at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
• Chairlift and guest evacuation
• Operating snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain, as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Other Responsibilities Specific to Alyeska Resort:​​​​​​​
  • Ability to participate in Avalanche Mitigation efforts and Lift evacuation.
  • Demonstrate basic avalanche rescue skills.
  • Ability to transport injured guest on both on and off-piste terrain in toboggan both skiing in handles and using tail-rope.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ski Patrol experience preferred, but not required
• Current Outdoor Emergency Care, EMT certification or higher
• Must have the ability to lift, carry and ski with a minimum load of 75lbs
• Must have the ability to stand outside in changing winter conditions for extended periods of time
• Ability to ski at an expert level on all terrain, in all weather conditions
• Monitoring and promoting guest safety
• Provide exceptional guest service
• Assisting injured guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan
• Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
• Maintaining trails, identifying and mitigating hazards
• Transporting and setting up mountain safety equipment
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis
• Participation in continued professional development training
• Avalanche control work including safely transporting and placing explosives on the mountain and stabilizing snowpack on skis
• Driving snowmobiles to various areas of the mountain as needed
• Willing to participate in accident investigations throughout the season

Why Alyeska?

Alyeska Resort is a 300+ room resort which includes a Nordic Spa and Ski Area, nestled in the mountains of Girdwood, Alaska located 45 minutes south of Anchorage. Alyeska Resort is an incredible place and Girdwood is a friendly, lively town where residents value both outdoor adventure and community spirit. Alyeska Resort offers the type of atmosphere where our employees are able to work hard and play hard and are encouraged to share their enthusiasm with our guests.

Offering year-round and seasonal opportunities, working at Alyeska Resort is both rewarding and exhilarating. Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including:

• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance for regular full-time employees
• Paid holiday and paid time off (Vacation and Personal)
• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Roth 401(k) and 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Discounts for rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels
• Discounts in Resort restaurants, shops, and Nordic Spa

Family, Quality, Winning, Industry and Honesty: Our people realize that relationships rooted in trust, honesty, respect and gratitude are essential to all. We never get a chance to make a second first impression. Success is planning the details. We are focused and committed to doing what we say and accepting feedback as a gift.

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Ability to demonstrate skiing or snowboarding techniques, lift and carry equipment up to 75 pounds, bend, stoop, walk in various snow conditions, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work Environment: This role occasionally involves extended hours and weekends to accommodate peak business periods. Operating within a dynamic, guest-centric setting, you will interact frequently with staff, guests, and stakeholders. Your work spans both indoor and outdoor environments, encompassing a range of mountain weather conditions.

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All resort employees must possess current documentation showing they are eligible for employment in the United States. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently available positions only, and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.