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Solitude Mountain Resort

Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

Solitude Mountain Resort, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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JOB TITLE : Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

DIVISION : Mountain Operations

REPORTS TO : Avalanche Mitigation Manager, Director of Ski Patrol

LOCATION:

Solitude Mountain Resort

CLASSIFICATION:

Full time/ Seasonal

Interviews and recruiting for this role will begin Fall of 2025

Purpose Of Position

This supervisory position will oversee up to 45 employees and will be responsible for a wide variety of mountain operations. The position involves both field (80%), and office work (20%). The Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor reports directly to the Avalanche Mitigation Manager and the Director of Ski Patrol. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as well as expert skiing ability.

PAY:

$30+/hour, based on experience

Specific Job Requirements

The incumbent must be able to obtain an ATF explosive handlers permit. Have a valid state driver's license. Have a current medical certification at Utah EMT, National EMT, or OEC level. Current CPR certification. Expert skiing ability. Avalanche Pro 1 certification, Avalanche Pro 2 preferred Six years of ski patrol experience with two years of supervisory preferred Four years of avalanche mitigation experience at a class "A" resort is preferred. Strong communication and leadership skills Strong understanding of ski resort operations Able to hike in steep, exposed, and technical terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Assists in the training and evaluating ski patrollers in avalanche rescue, mitigation techniques, and snow science. Maintains documentation of training, equipment assignments, and condition of the equipment. Conducts inventories and maintains explosive caches. Fills in for the Avalanche Mitigation Manager as assigned.

Avalanche Mitigation Responsibilities

Responsible for forecasting future trends and current levels of avalanche danger and mitigating avalanche hazards. Assists in the assignments of route leaders and partners as necessary to conduct mitigation work. Collects and documents field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions. Determines the opening and closing of terrain based on avalanche hazard forecasts. Maintains and installs aerial trams and shot cables resort-wide. Maintains and installs avalanche closure rope lines and signage. Assists for the setup and tear down of remote weather stations. The ability to lead a resort wide, mass causality avalanche rescue. Able to conduct and coordinate complex off premises rescues for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue Have a working knowledge of Wyssen towers, a Remote Avalanche Control System (RACS)

Emergency Care and Rescue responsibilities at both supervisory and functional levels:

To provide emergency care to those in need of assistance. To provide transport from on mountain locations in expert terrain to locations in the base area via rescue sleds and snowmobiles. To be proficient in lift evacuations using specialized equipment To be proficient in high-angle rescue To be proficient in search and rescue, including night operations Assists with avalanche incident investigations.

Additional Information

In the winter, the resort operates seven days a week. Work schedules will include weekends, on call, holidays.

Perks Of Working Here

Work & Play in the Mountains:

Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains. Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Benefits

Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations. Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents. Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family. Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees Pro deals with outdoor brands. Generous 401(k) plan with company match. Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program. Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

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