Ski Patroller

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

• Pay: 16.50 - 18 based on experience and education this is subject to change at any time!

• Start Date: The end of November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.

• Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.

• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available

• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!

• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18

• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers 

• 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.

• Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Job Responsibilities:

• Guest Safety: Provide emergency care, assistance, and information, ensuring a safe skiing experience.

• Quality Care: Administer basic first aid and CPR, and coordinate advanced care and transport for serious injuries.

• Enforcement: Monitor adherence to the Skier Responsibility Code, inform guests, and manage related literature.

• Trail Preparation: Mark hazards, check and pad man-made objects, and ensure safe conditions before opening.

• Operations Checks: Inspect skier transport systems, report safety issues, and monitor equipment wear and tear.

• Trail Closure: Conduct end-of-day sweeps for lost or injured guests; arrange transport in inclement weather.

• Dispatch: Manage patrol dispatch, handle incident reports, and coordinate emergency responses.

• Transportation: Arrange and assist with transportation for injured guests, including driving if needed.

• Professional Standards: Maintain high skiing/riding standards, including toboggan handling and OEC certification.

• Guest Service: Assist at lift terminals, check tickets, and address guest service issues.

• Evacuations: Execute emergency ski lift evacuations using NSPS techniques and resort plans.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Driving:

• Have a valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program

Preferred Experience:

Ability to ski or ride snowboards adequately to perform duties in a proficient manner.

Minimum of 3 years of skiing/riding experience. Level 2 and 3 positions available to qualified candidates

A candidate must have a minimum certification of First Responder, EMT or Paramedic to be considered for inclusion in our training program.  They must register with the NSP pay dues, and purchase an OEC book and pay a onetime administrative fee.  They must participate in approximately 6 weekends of training before taking the test.

Passing this test ensures our level of training is up to par with the National Ski Patrol guidelines and local standards of care. It involves passing three components:

• Written test with a minimum score of 70%

• Ski and toboggan test on the snow

• Practical scenarios – acting out how you would care for an injured guest on the hill

To maintain one’s status in the National Ski Patrol a patroller must attend a yearly eight-hour Outdoor Emergency Care Refresher and pay yearly dues.  Attendance at seminars, NSAA meetings and NSP functions are highly recommended.

Specific Certifications, Licenses Required:

• Must have Outdoor Emergency Care certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

• Must have a current CPR card.

• Must complete snowmobile and ATV training upon arrival.

Emergency Medical Technician Class

This is a class provided by the National Department of Transportation and regulated by the state to provide a standard of care for injured and/or ill people requiring transportation by ambulance.  The class takes 120 hours to take initially, usually offered by ambulance squads or fire departments in the evenings, two nights a week, three to four hours per night.  The test to become certified involves a written portion (minimum score of 70%) and practical stations.  A candidate must pass all of them to be considered an EMT.  After passing, an EMT is required to attend regular continuing education classes.  The topics are as follows:

• Introduction to Emergency Care

• Wellbeing of the EMT-Basic

• Medical/Legal-Ethical Issues

• The Human Body

• Baseline Vital Signs/SAMPLE History

• Lifting and Moving Patients

• Airway

• Practical Lab:  Airway

• Scene Size-up

• Initial Assessment

• Focused History and Physical Exam:  Trauma

• Focused History and Physical Exam:  Medical

• Detailed Physical

• On-going Assessment

• Communications

• Documentation

• Practical Lab:  Patient Assessment

• General Pharmacology

• Respiratory Emergencies

• Cardiovascular Emergencies

• Diabetic Emergencies/Altered Mental Status

• Allergies

• Poisonings/Overdose

• Environmental Emergencies

• Obstetrics

• Practical Lab:  Medical/Behavior/Obstetrics

• Bleeding and Shock

• Soft Tissue Injuries

• Musculoskeletal Care

• Injuries to the Head and Spice

• Practical Lab:  Infants and Children

• Ambulance Operations

• Gaining Access

• Overview

• Pediatric Patient Assessment

• Pediatric Medical Emergencies

• Pediatric Trauma

The EMT must re-test every three years, be affiliated with an ambulance and/or fire rescue squad and pay to take the test. 

All Information above is subject to change at any time. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.