Ski Patrol On-Hill Supervisor

Are you an experienced ski patroller ready to take the next step in mountain leadership? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where sound judgment, teamwork, and safety matter every day? If you’re ready to lead from the mountain, develop fellow patrollers, and help deliver safe and exceptional mountain operations, Alyeska Resort is the place for you!

We’re looking for a Ski Patrol On-Hill Supervisor to join our team in Girdwood, Alaska.

What You’ll Do

As a Ski Patrol On-Hill Supervisor, you’ll be a frontline operational leader responsible for supervising Ski Patrol personnel, coordinating daily assignments, supporting incident response, and ensuring patrol priorities and closing responsibilities are completed safely and effectively. You’ll maintain a visible leadership presence on the mountain while working closely with Ski Patrol leadership and teams throughout Mountain Operations. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise Ski Patrol personnel during assigned shifts, promoting teamwork, accountability, sound judgment, and professional conduct.
• Coordinate patrol staffing, assignments, terrain checks, hazard mitigation, signage, sweeps, and daily operational projects.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence and stay informed of mountain conditions, staffing needs, incidents, and unresolved operational priorities.
• Coach, mentor, and provide timely performance feedback to patrol personnel.
• Monitor changing mountain conditions and coordinate appropriate operational responses when assigned.
• Ensure medical equipment, toboggans, rescue gear, radios, vehicles, and other response resources are ready for service.
• Coordinate patrol response to medical incidents, rescues, searches, lift-related emergencies, avalanche incidents, and other mountain emergencies.
• Establish clear assignments, communication, and resource coordination during routine incidents while supporting Alyeska’s established incident-command structure.
• Serve as a designated closing supervisor and ensure sweeps, equipment accountability, documentation, employee release, and other closing responsibilities are completed.
• Coordinate transitions between daytime, evening, and closing operations.
• Partner with Dispatch, Snow Safety, Lift Operations, Grooming, Mountain Sports School, Terrain Parks, Hosts, Events, Guest Services, and other mountain departments.
• Support Ski Patrol training, continuing education, employee development, competency sign-offs, and certification documentation. 

What We Offer

• Commuter allowance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for regular full-time employees
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Free Season Pass for employees and qualified dependents
• Roth 401(k) & 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Discounts on rooms at The Hotel Alyeska and affiliate hotels
• Discounts at Alyeska Resort restaurants, shops, and other resort amenities Pasted markdown

What We Need

• Meet all qualifications and competency requirements of Ski Patrol Level II, or possess equivalent experience and qualifications approved by the Ski Patrol Director.
• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification or Alaska Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT-1) certification or higher.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Basic Life Support certification appropriate for your medical certification.
• Current Incident Command System 200 (ICS-200) certification or higher.
• Minimum of five seasons of professional ski patrol experience, including at least three seasons participating in avalanche mitigation operations.
• Advanced leadership ability with strong judgment, initiative, accountability, and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ski-area operations, including terrain management, lift and tram operations, avalanche mitigation, emergency response, Dispatch, Aidroom operations, and closing procedures.
• Advanced skiing and toboggan-handling ability appropriate for Alyeska’s terrain and variable mountain conditions.
• Proficiency in lift evacuation, rope rescue, avalanche rescue, and emergency mountain operations.
• Ability to coordinate complex medical incidents, rescues, searches, and mountain emergencies.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, closing shifts, special events, and extended emergency operations as needed. 

Previous supervisory or formal frontline leadership experience and advanced instructional or technical rescue training are preferred.

What to Expect

• Spend your workday actively leading Ski Patrol operations throughout Alyeska’s mountain terrain.
• Ski and handle toboggans in variable snow, weather, terrain, and visibility conditions.
• Work outdoors in severe and rapidly changing weather, including cold, snow, wind, darkness, and limited visibility.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and loads weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Assist with patient assessment, handling, and transportation across steep, variable, snow- and ice-covered terrain.
• Work around the specialized hazards associated with mountain operations, which may include avalanche terrain, rope systems, lift infrastructure, helicopter operations, and other emergency environments.
• Remain on duty through closing responsibilities or extended emergency operations when required. 

About Alyeska Resort

Alyeska Resort is located in Girdwood, Alaska, a lively mountain community where outdoor adventure and community spirit come together. Our employees have the opportunity to work in one of Alaska’s most incredible environments while sharing their passion for the mountain with guests from around the world. 

For Ski Patrol, that means being part of a highly skilled team responsible for keeping mountain operations moving safely while responding when guests and fellow employees need us most. If you’re ready to lead from the mountain, develop an exceptional patrol team, and take on the challenges of operating in Alaska’s dynamic mountain environment, apply today and Live the Adventure!

Alyeska Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.