XC Ski Patrol I

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for fun and personable Cross-Country Ski Patrol to join our Cross-Country Operations! The Ski Patrol shall be responsible for the overall safety of the ski area including aiding and assisting the skiing guests and providing first aid and emergency transportation to injured skiers from the slopes, lodge, or immediate vicinity to a safe location.  The Ski Patrol will educate the guests and employees about ski safety awareness and control, maintain proper safety equipment and signage at the ski area, and facilitate the correction of safety problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Maintain current knowledge, implement and enforce Association policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
2. Maintain current medical training certifications as required by the position.
3. Participate and evaluate the ski area emergency procedures related to, but not limited to: trail and slope evacuations, fire evacuation procedures, etc.
4. Inspect and mark or remove hazards on the trails and all premises of the resort in accordance with safety policy and procedures.
5. Assist with snow removal.
6. Evaluate and implement safety programs for employees and skiing guests designed to reduce work-related accidents and liability exposure. 
7. Complete reports and other paperwork related to incidents and injuries for all guests and employees of the resort.  Participate in accident investigations for the ski area.
8. Monitor the ski area for safety hazards or incidents.  Develop and maintain a positive, professional, and balanced rapport with all employees, management, and guests of the Association.
9. Maintain expert ski level, handle rescue sleds, drive snowmobiles, and coordinate search and rescue operations at the ski area.  Maintain alert and positive behavior while handling stressful situations.
10. Maintain an understanding of the Ski Area Emergency Action Plan and assist in the evacuation, if necessary.

We have both full-time and part-time seasonal opportunities available! 

To view the complete job description, please click HERE!!

We offer competitive starting pay based on experience and availability, performance-based advancement, use of Tahoe Donner Association Amenities, free gym membership at Trout Creek Recreation Center, food & beverage discounts and retail discounts!

It's all happening HERE at Tahoe Donner Association!  Come Share the Stoke!

We are looking for applicants who exhibit the following qualities:

• Consistency and Reliability
• Cheerful and Positive Attitude
• Energetic and outgoing personality
• Values Teamwork
• Loves Serving and Helping Others.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written.
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards.
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Required to ski or snowshoe on snow and ice, and up and down hill, while carrying equipment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work long and irregular hours.
• Must be willing to work holidays and busy periods.
• Ski Area Experience
• Requires possession of valid Class C Driver License with a driving record meeting the minimum standards required by the Association insurance carrier.
• Requires Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 1, Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Wilderness First Responder or equivalent or higher qualification.
   

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a certificate program from a one-year college or technical school or six months’ relevant experience and/or training as a ski patroller; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.