Telluride Ski & Golf
Overview
The Telluride Ski Patrol is an all-paid, professional ski patrol. Candidates must possess a current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification, or a Wilderness First Responder taught by Wilderness Medical Institutes, Wilder Medical Associates, or SOLO. Applicants must have a high level of fitness and ski (no snowboards) at an expert level or better. Experience in avalanche mitigation, beacon search/companion rescue and high angle rescue are a plus. New patrollers must commit to a full time seasonal schedule of four days per week. Pay and benefits:
The pay rate starts at $21.00/hr. Benefits include paid sick leave, ski pass, dependent passes (for full-time commitment), discounted lift tickets, lift tickets at other Colorado resorts, discounted employee shuttles, discounted meals and lodging, and ski school discounts. Responsibilities
Patroller Trainee assists ski patrol in all aspects of ski patrol, including first aid and evacuation of injured guests, trail checks, equipment maintenance, guest service, avalanche mitigation, risk management and incident investigation. Reckless skier control and documentation; avalanche risk mitigation; risk mitigation for guests and employees; guest services; crowd control (lifts, trails and special events); enforcement of mountain regulations; proper operation of communication equipment; evacuation of Aerial Tramways if necessary; detailed incident and investigative reports; visual inspection of Aerial Tramways for safety hazards and wear. Specific duties include daily risk management, documentation, training, equipment operation, and other duties as assigned with related time allocations. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; college preferred. Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer. One year of related field experience or a related education/experience combination. Must be able to lift 50 lbs; must be an expert level skier or better; must be able to work in extended periods of extreme weather; must be able to operate at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher; must be able to write legibly; must be able to speak and understand English; minimum age 18; must be able to obtain a Colorado Type 1 Blasters Permit. Learning and Career Path
Learning period and ongoing training to cover Mountain Logistics and how departments work together. Career path emphasizes outdoor recreation/education and leadership development; prior experiences such as Outward Bound, Scouting, National Outdoor Leadership, or similar are advantageous. Working Conditions
Extreme outdoor winter conditions with frequent inclement weather and intense solar radiation. Physical duties include setting up the mountain, equipment handling, patient transport in toboggans, climbing lift towers, and hiking in deep snow. Hazards include weather, avalanches, terrain, body stress from long hours on skis, heights and weather conditions, explosives, rock fall, and collisions. This position is hourly and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
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The Telluride Ski Patrol is an all-paid, professional ski patrol. Candidates must possess a current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) or Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification, or a Wilderness First Responder taught by Wilderness Medical Institutes, Wilder Medical Associates, or SOLO. Applicants must have a high level of fitness and ski (no snowboards) at an expert level or better. Experience in avalanche mitigation, beacon search/companion rescue and high angle rescue are a plus. New patrollers must commit to a full time seasonal schedule of four days per week. Pay and benefits:
The pay rate starts at $21.00/hr. Benefits include paid sick leave, ski pass, dependent passes (for full-time commitment), discounted lift tickets, lift tickets at other Colorado resorts, discounted employee shuttles, discounted meals and lodging, and ski school discounts. Responsibilities
Patroller Trainee assists ski patrol in all aspects of ski patrol, including first aid and evacuation of injured guests, trail checks, equipment maintenance, guest service, avalanche mitigation, risk management and incident investigation. Reckless skier control and documentation; avalanche risk mitigation; risk mitigation for guests and employees; guest services; crowd control (lifts, trails and special events); enforcement of mountain regulations; proper operation of communication equipment; evacuation of Aerial Tramways if necessary; detailed incident and investigative reports; visual inspection of Aerial Tramways for safety hazards and wear. Specific duties include daily risk management, documentation, training, equipment operation, and other duties as assigned with related time allocations. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED; college preferred. Outdoor Emergency Care and CPR for the professional rescuer. One year of related field experience or a related education/experience combination. Must be able to lift 50 lbs; must be an expert level skier or better; must be able to work in extended periods of extreme weather; must be able to operate at elevations of 10,000 feet or higher; must be able to write legibly; must be able to speak and understand English; minimum age 18; must be able to obtain a Colorado Type 1 Blasters Permit. Learning and Career Path
Learning period and ongoing training to cover Mountain Logistics and how departments work together. Career path emphasizes outdoor recreation/education and leadership development; prior experiences such as Outward Bound, Scouting, National Outdoor Leadership, or similar are advantageous. Working Conditions
Extreme outdoor winter conditions with frequent inclement weather and intense solar radiation. Physical duties include setting up the mountain, equipment handling, patient transport in toboggans, climbing lift towers, and hiking in deep snow. Hazards include weather, avalanches, terrain, body stress from long hours on skis, heights and weather conditions, explosives, rock fall, and collisions. This position is hourly and may require evenings, weekends and holidays.
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