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Skilled Ski Patrol

kirkwood, CA

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Skilled Ski PatrolCome work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).Employee BenefitsSki/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessonsMore employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles401(k) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional developmentReferral ProgramJob SummaryOur mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, and for our guests. Responsible for promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain, Ski Patrol are skilled, attentive and dependable professionals with the ability to remain calm in a crisis when incidents arise.Job SpecificationsStarting Wage: $21.51/hr - $25.30/hrEmployment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours availableMinimum Age: 21 Years of ageHousing Availability: YesJob ResponsibilitiesProviding first aid and basic life supportTransport and transfer of injured and ill guestsAll appropriate record keeping, written and digitalSlope safetyTrail setup, maintenance and tear downMountain SweepsLift evacuationAvalanche mitigation and explosives handlingSnowmobile operatingJob RequirementsBe 21 years old before November 1, 2026Have a high school diploma or equivalentBe an EXPERT skier (sorry, snowboarders) with the ability to safely and confidently ski all portions of the mountain in any condition.Participate in and pass a ski test on an assigned date (to be determined) in March or April 2026Be able to work in a high alpine environment in extreme weather conditions at elevations over 10,000 feet above sea level and up to almost 13,000 feet above sea level for extended periods of timeAvailable to work holidays and weekendsWork well in a teamHave excellent guest service skillsWork full time (5 days per week) from mid-October 2026 until April 30th, 2027 or longer.Participate in and pass National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course and new patroller orientation. (Courses provided in the fall of 2026)PreferredPrevious ski patrol or ski industry experienceEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or higherAvalanche educationFluency in a language other than EnglishThe expected pay range is $21.51/hr - $25.30/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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kirkwood, CA, 95646, US

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