KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- The ability to obtain an ATF explosives handler permit
- A current CPR and medical certification at the EMT, OEC, or WFR level
- Strong communication and guest relations skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- The ability to work well with others
- Basic understanding of ski resort operations
- Expert skiing skills and equipment
- The ability to hike and ski in step exposed terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 30-50 pounds
- The willingness to follow all resort rules and regulations as described in the Staff Manual
DUTIES:
Emergency Care and Rescue
- To provide emergency care to those in need of assistance
- To provide transportation either by toboggan or snowmobile with a toboggan in all types of terrain and snow conditions
- To be familiar with snowmobile use
- To be proficient in lift evacuation using specialized equipment
- To be proficient in technical cliff rescue and high angle rescue
- To be proficient in search and rescue including night operations
- To be proficient in avalanche rescue techniques
- To be proficient in Dispatch duties and radio usage
- To be proficient in documenting incidents
- To assist guests as needed
- To participate in all medical and rescue trainings
- To be willing and able to volunteer for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue
Avalanche Mitigation
- To have a basic understanding of avalanches and avalanche terrain
- To have the ability to assist in mitigating avalanche hazards
- To participate in all avalanche related trainings
Mountain Maintenance
- To set up and maintain signs, markings, fencing, and sign line systems
- To assemble signs using basic tools
- To evaluate conditions and hazards on the mountain
- To identify fast or reckless skiers, and educate any skier violating the mountain policies
- To sweep the mountain after closing
- To have the ability to perform all duties in all types of weather conditions
- To be proficient and professional with radio usage and be familiar with the 10 code system
- To maintain all rescue equipment and supplies