Eaglecrest Ski Patroller

Description

Eaglecrest Ski Area is looking to hire a Ski Patroller to work the 2026/2027 winter season.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for advanced skiers or riders who are public and guest service minded. We are seeking individuals who like to work in a team environment but can also operate independently with minimal supervision. We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with a willingness to work in adverse weather conditions and a dynamic work environment. Individual must possess the following skills and abilities; strong Interpersonal communication, problem solving, situational awareness, decisiveness, and self-discipline.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

Skiing and Snowboarding

• At the discretion of the direct supervisor, employees scheduled for a minimum of 2 days a week will receive a season pass. Employees working less than 2 days a week will be given a Limited pass card for each day worked.

• Dependent passes - At the discretion of the direct supervisor, any employees who has worked a minimum of one season and is scheduled to work more than 2 days per week may purchase employee dependent passes for $25.

• For Employees who do not have dependents you can purchase 10 lift tickets at 50% off for friends or family members.

• For Employees who have dependents you can purchase 5 lift tickets at 50% off for friends or family members.

Rentals, Retail and Repair

• Employee equipment rentals are no charge to employees on an equipment available basis.

• Employees receive 20% off of the retail price of items in the retail shop

• Repair shop work is 40% off the posted price

Lessons

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Employees may attend group lessons at no cost on a space available basis.

• Employee dependents will receive a 50% off discount for group lessons and programs on a space available basis.

Employee Shuttle

• FREE

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

You will be working at Eaglecrest Ski Area, at 3000 Fish Creek Road.  The work schedule is dependent on weather and guest needs. Generally, workdays are Wednesday thru Sunday with working holidays. Normal start time is 0800 with end of shift based on last chair, sweep and crew debrief. Please see

https://skieaglecrest.com/calendar/

for more information on last chair times and dates.

Overtime pay will be possible with over 40 hours a week

.

Typical Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Mountain Safety Manager or their designee, you as a Ski Patroller will perform ski patrol services for Eaglecrest guests and employees.

This position functions primarily as a “team member” on avalanche hazard reduction missions and has been trained to initiate controlled explosions to reduce avalanche risks. You will administer emergency medical care, extricate and transport injured guests, and assist higher-level team members with more advanced injuries or rescues. You must ski at an advanced level. You will perform; slope specific first aid, hill safety, and sweeps routes. You will practice and follow safety protocols for all ski patrol duties such as toboggan handling, avalanche hazard reduction including safe explosive handling and deployment procedures, lift evacuation, high/low angle rescue, and search and rescue missions.

Maintain and enhance highly proficient skills in avalanche transceiver use and related avalanche rescue techniques. As a “team member” on avalanche routes and you will initiate ski cuts and or deploy explosives to reduce avalanche hazards. You will work with the ski patrol team to have the maximum amount of terrain for use while working within the constraints of weather and snowpack conditions. You will practice and enhance methods of managing risk that will assure all runs are signed appropriately and hazard markings maintained in accordance with the Alaska Ski Safety act of 1994. You will maintain avalanche closure lines and ensure their status is clearly marked. You will maintain, repair, inventory and stock all ski patrol rescue equipment, toboggans, gear caches and first aid room.

Properly complete incident report forms; assist with incident investigations. Assist with collection and recording of weather and snowpack information. Work as a team leader at incidents and other rescue scenes.

Assists in training Volunteer Ski Patrollers and Ski Patrol Trail Crew Workers.

Supplemental Information

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:

Justin Spurrier

Phone Number:

(907) 790-2000 Ext. 4359

Email:

[email protected]

This recruitment is being used to collect applications for an Eaglecrest Limited SnowCat Operator for Eaglecrest Ski Area. In accordance with

2 PR 010

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Eaglecrest Limited positions may be non-competitive and are not subject to public announcement.

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after the original recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

This position is open until filled. We currently have 1 (one) vacancy to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant position is filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion.