Ski Patrol - Level 3 (7+ years of experience)

Patrol Level III - 7 years or more of patrol experience

THIS JOB IS LOCATED IN GIRDWOOD, ALASKA.  

Main Duties: 

• Enforce safe skiing practices according to the State of Alaska and Alyeska Resort policies. 
• Possess full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures as outlined in the Patrol Manual and Operations Plan. 
• Patrols assigned areas checking ski slopes and trails daily to determine hazards and danger areas. 
• Assist in the search and rescue of lost skiers, chair lift evacuation and avalanche search and rescue. 
• Renders first aid to injured skiers and provides safe transport off the mountain. 
• Notifies medical personnel in case of severe injury where moving skier might prove dangerous. 
• Ensures that no skiers remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather. 
• Maintains tower, post and snowmaking hydrants, and all patrol stations and storage areas. 
• Inspects ski lifts, rope tows, and chair lifts to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear. 
• Assist with mountain sweeping at close of season 
• Assists in explosives handling to blast for avalanche control [under supervision of experienced blaster]. 
• Participate in speed control and safety enforcement. 
• Able to locate transceiver quickly. 
• Performance of special patrol jobs 
• Ability to handle Dispatch and Aid Room duties. 
• Route Leader for avalanche mitigation.
• Operates Artillery pieces. 
• Resolves guest complaints according to policy. 
• Teaches other patrollers about all aspects of patrolling. 
• Assist with sweep and end of day and performs closing duties as assigned. 
• Exhibits demonstrable leadership skills. 
• Lead all departments in a coordinated Lift Evacuation. 
• Perform as Rescue Leader in an avalanche situation. 
• Accident Investigation Leader 

 Why Alyeska? 

Alaska 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. Whether you are a seasoned hospitality or ski resort professional, or just starting out with an avid interest in ski area management or travel tourism, we invite you to review current career opportunities and check back often as we are always seeking great talent.  

Alyeska Resort offers many exciting career opportunities, beautiful surroundings and exciting employee benefits including: 

• Commuter's allowance 
• 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 fitness center/pool  

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Skills/Requirements: 

• Possess one of the following: OEC, or EMT I or higher, and CPR card. 
• Must be a strong, advanced level skier, able to ski all terrain in all conditions. 
• Can commit for a full season from Mid-November to the end of April. 
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and verbal communication skills. 
• Member of NSP.   
• Must be familiar with Ski area and outer areas 
• Proficient in sled handling and lift evacuation techniques.  
• Able to demonstrate advanced skills and decision-making in most terrain and all snow conditions. 
• Knowledge and practice of safe, effective ski cutting of avalanches.  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. 
• Ability to work in all weather and snow conditions. 
• Alyeska Resort will provide continuing education and training to qualify for OEC and CPR certification. 
• Same as Patrol Level 1 and 2 qualifications above plus 7 or more years patrol experience. 
• Minimum of 3 seasons avalanche mitigation.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with other members of the patrol and with other departments. 
• Able to set up and run avalanche rescue practice. 
• Capable of directing lift evacuations and high angle rescues. 
• Able to be Rescue Leader or any other position in avalanche rescue. 
• Able to make avalanche hazard forecast and organize avalanche mitigation.  
• Able to organize and conduct avalanche rescue, missing persons or night searches.   
• Able to take charge of patrol operations when Patrol Director or Supervisor is absent.  
• Must be at least 21 years of age.  
• Skilled at locating multiple transceiver burials.  
• Able to lead any part of a lift evacuation for any chair lift. 
• Ability to transport injured guests on both on and off-piste terrain in toboggan both skiing in handles and using tail-rope. 
• Must be able to work outside in changing winter conditions for extended periods. 

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:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Demonstrate strong skiing and toboggan handling skills 
• Ability to lift/carry and ski with minimum load of 75 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to high, precarious places and inclement 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. Candidates will have to pass a pre-employment background check. Alyeska Resort accepts applications for currently open positions only and does not accept applications for “general employment.” Preference may be given to local candidates, as relocation may not be available.