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Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!
This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: Homewood Mountain & Lake Club, set on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Homewood, California.
Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is seeking Ski Patrollers to join the Patrol Department.

Job Summary:

This position combines professional ski patrol responsibilities with basic life support (BLS) emergency medical care in a challenging mountain environment. The ideal candidate is a strong skier or snowboarder who can provide high-quality emergency medical care, perform technical mountain rescue operations, and work effectively in adverse weather and remote terrain.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout the resort.
• Perform patient assessment, stabilization, treatment, and evacuation.
• Provide BLS care within scope of practice, protocols, and medical direction.
• Manage cardiac, respiratory, traumatic, environmental, and other medical emergencies.
• Perform CPR, defibrillation, hemorrhage control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction.
• Provide patient care during evacuation and coordinate handoff with local EMS and receiving facilities.
• Conduct routine mountain opening and closing procedures and assist with hazard identification and mitigation.
• Perform on-snow rescues and patient evacuations using toboggans and other rescue equipment.
• Participate in avalanche response and rescue operations, including beacon searches, probing, and patient extrication.
• Assist with lift evacuations, lost-person searches, and other mountain emergencies.
• Maintain equipment and complete accurate patient care documentation.
• Work collaboratively with Ski Patrol, resort departments, local EMS, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency response agencies.
• Provide professional guest service while promoting a safe mountain environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician or EMT-B certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certifications.
• Expert alpine skiing ability.
• Ability to meet all physical and operational requirements of professional ski patrol.
• Ability to safely ski in varied terrain and operate a rescue toboggan.
• Work outdoors for extended periods in cold, snow, wind, and changing weather.
• Travel through steep, uneven, and remote mountain terrain.
• Lift, carry, and maneuver patients and rescue equipment.
• Perform physically demanding rescue operations, including prolonged CPR.
• Work effectively at elevation and in situations where access to additional resources may be delayed.
• Previous ski patrol, mountain rescue, or emergency medical experience preferred.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.
  

Benefits

• Full-Time or Part-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt
• Employer-sponsored 401k
• Employee Meals and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture
  

The Company's good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $25-35 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Us

Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is a beloved four-season destination known for its stunning lake views, intimate slopes, and commitment to personalized guest experiences. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for both guests and employees. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be a key leader in shaping the future of F&B at one of Tahoe's most scenic resorts, we want to hear from you.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential communities with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.