Job Description

Position Summary:

Manages the medical and safety aspects for the members, member guests and employees of Wasatch Peaks Ranch in a constantly changing mountain environment. This includes but is not limited to, avalanche mitigation, hands-on patient care, transportation, intensive customer service and interdepartmental cooperation. This position will require working outside in a variety of weather conditions and a high level of fitness is required.

Job Description and Focus:

• Administer first aid and transportation in the event of a medical emergency
• Safe operation of snowmobiles for operational and patient transport needs
• Perform all aspects of lift evacuation including tower climbing, ground belay, line riding, and any other unique evacuation scenarios
• Perform technical rope rescue using a variety of technical equipment including high angle rescue and sled belay
• Ability to operate as a mountain dispatcher
• Ability to operate as a “central” dispatcher during avalanche risk reduction work
• Document incident forms, snow safety efforts and accident investigations
• Provide industry-leading customer service to members and member guests including information, evacuation from difficult situations, find lost equipment and safety education
• Knowledge and understanding of mountain weather and forecasting, interpretation of computer weather models
• Assist snow safety team with snow stability evaluations and terrain recommendations
• Perform avalanche risk reduction work as directed by the snow safety team
• Demonstrate proficiency in all facets of avalanche rescue including in-bounds and out-of-bounds rescues
• Maintain rope lines, signage, pads, fencing and identify and mark mountain hazards
• Perform closing procedures to ensure the mountain is clear daily
• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment as necessary
• Strong communication and guest relations skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• The ability to work well with others
• Other duties as assigned

License or Safety Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• The ability to obtain an ATF explosives handler permit
• A current CPR and medical certification at the EMT, OEC, or WFR level (must certify at OEC level or higher by start of season)
  • You must possess one of the medical certifications listed to be considered for this position. 

Physical Requirements (must have the ability to):

• Safely ski all terrain at an expert level
  • If you snowboard, you will need to also be an expert skier to be considered
• The ability to hike and ski in steep exposed terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing up to 60 pounds
• Read and write (English).
• Communicate verbally and effectively with necessary parties with or without two-way radios.
• Give and/or follow verbal and written instructions.
• Understand ski resort operations
• Supervise subordinates.
• Visually inspect all work areas.
• Operate equipment for several hours at a time.
• Perform basic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Retrieve, read and interpret information from technical sources.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, turn, bend and kneel for extended lengths of time.
• Lift up to 75 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.

Priority hiring will be given to individuals with route-leading experience, avalauncher gunning, and previous patrol experience.  An on-snow hiring clinic is planned for late March-early April for qualified applicants. 

REMINDER - you must be certified EMT or OEC and be an expert skier to be considered.

Seasonal full-time staff are immediately eligible for WPR benefits (a benefit guide will be shared after the initial interview and reference check).  The expected season is November 2023 - April 2024.

A background check will be required prior to any start date.

We are not accepting applications for other positions at this time.

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