Assistant Snow Safety Director

Assistant Snow Safety Director

The Assistant Snow Safety Director plays a vital role in overseeing the Avalanche Program and Snow Safety team, ensuring the safety of our employees and guests within avalanche terrain. The Assistant Snow Safety Director is responsible for managing the Avalanche Program and Snow Safety team in the absence of the Snow Safety Director.

Position Responsibilities

• Works under supervision of the Snow Safety Director.
• Works collaboratively to formulate policies but does not necessarily have final authority for approval.
• Receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for implementing the strategical methods to attain them. 
• Gives input on performance evaluations for all ski patrollers who participate in Snow Safety program.
• Supervises avalanche rescue training, avalanche mitigation procedures, and daily risk assessments within a team environment, ensuring timely terrain openings and safe avalanche mitigation when necessary.
• Oversees ski area closures and boundaries in accordance with the Alaska Ski Safety Act.
• Monitors weather, snowpack and terrain conditions; maintains records of weather and mitigation strategies.
• Oversees Snow Safety budget and supplies including managing explosives in accordance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Maintains the department avalanche manual; stays abreast of industry standards and best practices.
• Maintains positive working relationship with all departments; communicates avalanche observations and trends with the Mountain General Manager.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance guest experiences, and initiate guest contact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or high school equivalent required.
• Previous snow safety experience is required.
• Ability to ski all terrain in all snow/weather conditions for extended periods is essential.
• AIRE Level 3 or AAA or National Avalanche School or equal to or greater than current standards avalanche education required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Minimum Outdoor Emergency Care or EMT required.

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 stand, crawl, or kneel for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to lift, push or pull 100 pounds individually or with assistance.
• Work Environment: Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.

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.