Contract Mountain Rescue Jobs (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversees and directs all Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol operational concernsincluding:Snow Safety, Mountain Safety, Terrain Management, Emergency Medical Care, Accident Investigation and CPTSB/High angle rescue.

• Oversees and directs all aspects of the Summer Mountain Patrol to include emergency medical response, trail maintenance, bike safety, wedding/special event coverage, and high angle rescue.

• Full comprehension of andadherenceto the ABSP Union Contract.

• Ensures all staff are evaluated under staging guidelines with regular performance reviews.

• Responsible for completing and delegating all Ski Patrol administrative functions including scheduling, training, payroll, employeecoachingand disciplinary concerns.

• Oversees the maintenance of all Ski Patrol related equipment and inventories

• Maintains a staging/training program that corresponds toUnionexpectationsand industrystandards.

• Establish and implement procedures,policiesand guidelines to increase safety and efficiency and keep A-Basin at the forefront of Ski Patrol industry trends.

• Ensures ABSP provides exceptional customer service to all to provide a dayworthrepeating for our guests.

• Communicates withthe VPof Mountain Operations to discuss and understand ski area priorities andmaintainsa close working relationship with all mountain operations departments.

• Supports the Snow Safety goals by ensuringgood communicationbetween staff and proper allocation of resources for avalanche mitigation and terrain management.

• Ensures Arapahoe Basin is in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Works daily with supervisors,coordinators,patrollersand the dispatcher to help prioritize and lead daily operationalobjectivesbased on available resources.

• Helps to organize morning meetings and leads/supervises daily work priorities

• Activelyparticipates/oversees daily snow reporting andguestfacing information in relation to snow and terrain.

• Maintains department employee manual to set employee expectations.

• Assistsin creating andoperatesunder the Ski Patrol operational budget.

• Maintains a culture of guest and worker safety and adheres to all Company and Ski Patrol policies and procedures.

• Maintain all ski patrol facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and function.

• Interacts closely with other departments andspecial eventsstaff

• Works closely with volunteer paramedic staff

• Act as a steward of thecompanyculture and values bydemonstratingbest practices and mindsets tofacilitatea culture of accountable, high-performing and engaged employees.

• Partner with leaders at A-Basin to embed diversity, equity, andinclusioncompetency and practices across teams to develop and support a respectful workplace.

• Train and encourage employees to activelyparticipatein sustainability initiatives and support them inmaintainingsustainable practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 4 years of Ski Patrol experience -required

• Meets all requirements of Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol staging andspecial skillspositions.

• Previoussupervisory experiencerequired

• Ability to interact andmaintainpositive relationships with guests, co-workers, and all ski area management

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills

• Ski at an expert level - Able to ski all Arapahoe Basin terrain with excellent judgement, control, and confidence

• Operate a snowmobile effectively and with good judgement

• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills

• Speak, read, and write in English

• Proficiencyin Microsoft with ability to learn HRIS system (Workday)

• Must be available on weekends and holidays

• This position requires successful completion of a criminal and Motor Vehicle Record background check

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Current EMT- B Certification

• Current CPR/AED Card

• State of Colorado Permitted Explosive User

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

• Withstand high-altitude conditions at all times

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This positionwill work in an indoor environmentfrequently. Will also work outside in a cold, snowy, high alpine environmentfrequentlyfaced with wet and/or humid conditions. Work is completed in view ofcustomersand customer interaction is frequent. Riding a chairlift isrequiredfor this role. Some work time will be spent in an office setting using a computer.