Sugarbush Resort
PaidSkiPatroller
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“Paid Ski Patroller at Sugarbush Resort. Skills: Ski Patrol, Emergency Medical Care, Safety Management, Guest Experience. Follow and ensure others follow resort safety rules. Administer first aid and transportation appropriately and when necessary”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure the safety of mountain guests; See to a safe alpine environment; Educate all to ski/ride safely; Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation when required
Industry & Context.
Extremely physically demanding and strenuous, Expert skiers and riders in a variety of terrain in a variety of conditions, Must be comfortable completing work in potentially stressful conditions outdoors in any weather, Must be comfortable transporting injured persons in toboggans, Possible exposure to potentially hazardous human body fluids and chemicals used on the mountain, Background, MVR, or criminal records check may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be at least 18 years of age, High school diploma or equivalent, Excellent skiing technical skills (most jobs are performed on skis and ski boots), Certification or ability to obtain certification prior to season starting in Emergency First Aid at the OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) or Vermont EMR, WFR, EMT, Paramedic from any state operating under Vermont reciprocity or higher, Current certification or ability to obtain certification prior to season starting in CPR at the rescuer level, Good basic reading and writing skills, Ability to communicate in an understandable manner and capable to logically present a point of view, Capable of skiing all terrain in all conditions, The ability to handle customer complaints and to interact with guests and staff in a respectful manner, Must be comfortable completing work in potentially stressful conditions outdoors in any weather, Must be comfortable transporting injured persons in toboggans (on-the-job training available), and possible exposure to potentially hazardous human body fluids and chemicals used on the mountain
Nice to Have
Must attain OEC certification by the end of their second year of patrolling
What You'll Do.
Follow and ensure others follow resort safety rules
Administer first aid and transportation appropriately and when necessary
Smooth handling of toboggans and proper execution of lift evacuation
Check and report on trail conditions
trail openings and closings in an efficient and safe manner
Perform trail maintenance tasks
Maintain hazard mitigation infrastructure
Complete Incident Reports in a timely manner and review for completeness and thoroughness
Continuously monitor equipment inventory and report needs to hill captains in a timely manner
Dispatch patrollers to necessary tasks and help direct trail check rotation
Coordinate first aid responses
Monitor rescue calls and responses
Schedule and implement sweep procedures
Report on weather and snow conditions
Complete daily paperwork
or reckless skiers and snowboarders and respond appropriately
Perform skier education and assist guests with resort information
Identify and mitigate hazards in a timely manner
Patrol within assigned areas
Transportation of toboggans and equipment up chairlifts to assigned stations
Participate in daily training
Accident Investigation recognition
Assist in Accident Investigation documentation
Assist in Risk Management procedures
Communicate problems to supervisor in a timely manner
Search for missing persons
Participate in lift evacuations
Performs duties at races and other special events
Operate resort equipment according to policies and procedures
Perform all tasks in environmentally sound manner
especially in regard to proper disposal of all waste products
Support the Sugarbush Vision and Values
Attend weekly Safety and Service Meetings
Assist other departments as needed
Other duties as may be assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Dispatch patrollers to necessary tasks and help direct trail check rotation; Coordinate first aid responses; Monitor rescue calls and responses; Communicate problems to supervisor in a timely manner; Assist other departments as needed
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate in an understandable manner and capable to logically present a point of view; Communicate problems to supervisor in a timely manner
Full Job Description
Seasonal ** _RESORT OVERVIEW_ : ** Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer. ** _BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT 'S IN IT FOR YOU?_:** Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests. **_POSITION SUMMARY_ :** Sugarbush Resort is searching for Paid Ski Patrollers for our 2026-2027 Winter Season! Sugarbush Ski Patrol is a highly trained community of professionals that hold a love of the outdoors and a readiness to ensure the safety of mountain guests. Patrollers see to a safe alpine environment - educating all to ski/ride safely and providing pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation when required. We can help candidates identify training opportunities prior to the start of the season, so if you are interested and are missing required certifications, we encourage you to apply! This position is seasonal and pay starts at $20/hour. The job is extremely physically demanding and strenuous and requires that candidates are expert skiers and riders in a variety of terrain in a variety of conditions. **_RESPONSIBILITIES_ :** * Follow and ensure others follow resort safety rules. * Administer first aid and transportation appropriately and when necessary. * Smooth handling of toboggans and proper execu
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