Job Details
Job Description
Location: Nederland, Colorado Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado,
about:
20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver. Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors. Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park
experience:
, and a world class Nordic Center. This role comes with amazing perks &
benefits:
because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass Free and discounted friends & family day passes Free RTD EcoPass Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country) Job Summary: Eldora Ski Patrollers are responsible for care and transport of injured guests and emergency response within the ski area.
Patrollers are expected to be model exceptional risk management and safety practices, to educated guests on appropriate skiing and riding, enforce Eldora policies if necessary and to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the ski area. Spring Tryout Dates: By Invitation Only Saturday March 21 Saturday Saturday
Responsibilities:
Patient care and transport of injured guests. Daily setup, maintenance, and storage of mountain signage, ropes and hazard markings.
- Educate guests and enforce ski area policies and relevant CO statutes and regulations.
Be a visible presence on the hill to support guest service and safety initiatives. Model appropriate skiing or riding to the public based on skier density, snow conditions and terrain selection. Terrain and facility risk management including conducting incident investigations and documentation. Hazard warning and mitigation, including avalanche hazard, in preparation for opening terrain.
Other duties working to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the ski area may be assigned. Sets the example by following all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests. All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program.
This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.
Qualifications:
Has valid US Driver’s License & ability to meet company standards for MVR. High school degree or equivalent Knowledge of merchandising food and beverage products/retail sales. Physical
Requirements:
Ability to move safely and efficiently on foot, ski/snowboard, or snowmobile across mountainous terrain in a winter environment while carrying equipment that occasionally exceeds 50 pounds or pulling/dragging equipment that occasionally exceeds 100 pounds. Can work outside while standing or skiing in a high alpine, wintery environment for up to 10 hours Able to lift 10-25 pounds 2/3rds of the time or more, able to lift 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3rds of the time, able to lift 100 pounds up to 1/3rd of the time Can perform the following activities constantly: walking, using hands to finger/feel, reaching with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear Vision
Requirements:
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus Ability to operate a snowmobile, including necessary vision, hearing, fine and gross motor
skills:
Withstand high altitude conditions at all times Other Duties as Assigned: This job
description:
is an overview of the scope of
responsibilities:
for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Eldora, the
responsibilities:
of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new
responsibilities:
and transfer others. Functions as an ambassador of Eldora Mountain, modeling and sharing the Eldora “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff. This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.
Compensation:
Proposed hiring rate of $21.75.
Benefits:
This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal
opportunity:
employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision.
We offer:
competitive
benefits:
, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.
All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.
POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool
experience:
s in awesome places. POWDR’s awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool
experience:
s in awesome places. Within POWDR’s portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service.
Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain
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s, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.

