Ski Patrol Paramedic

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: $23.00 per hour

• 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: Will require working early mornings, 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?

Ensure a thrilling yet safe skiing and riding experience for our guests by providing top-notch emergency care. As a Ski Patroller, you'll not only navigate the mountain with skillful skiing but also deliver expert first aid and advanced life support when it’s needed most. Be the go-to responder for injured, lost, or distressed guests and ensure everyone enjoys their adventure with confidence. Embrace the challenge and excitement of keeping our mountain safe and exhilarating!

Job Responsibilities:

• Equipment & Inventory: Master all first aid equipment (e.g., ECG monitor, AED) and maintain triage room supplies with daily inventory checks.

• Protocols & Assistance: Follow WVOEMS Paramedic Protocols, handle critical incidents, and assist local EMS agencies. Provide directions to hospitals and support state paramedic protocols.

• Guest & Patient Care: Greet and triage patients, ensure quality care for serious injuries, and coordinate transport via ambulance or patrol vehicles. Offer directions to medical facilities and maintain safety standards.

• Safety & Operations: Inspect slopes and prepare trails, monitor transport systems, and report hazards. Conduct patrol sweeps, enforce skier responsibility codes, and ensure effective trail closing.

• Team Support: Assist with emergency evacuations, maintain patrol facilities, and support guest services. Document incidents and contribute to team efforts and departmental goals.

• Maintenance & Communication: Handle slope maintenance, clear hazards, and perform professional skiing/riding. Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current WV certified EMT-Paramedic with ACLS/ PHTLS

• Obtain an Outdoor Emergency Care if not already acquired

• Hold a current Healthcare Provider CPR card

• Advance/Expert Level skier or snowboarder

Driving:

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

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years in a similar role

• Ability to pass the National Ski Patrol Basic level ski patrol test

• Dues and Fees: Pay annual dues to the national ski patrol to maintain Outdoor Emergency Care certificate. If applicable pay annual and semiannual fees associated with maintaining First Responder or EMT-P license. Pay annual fees for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation refresher class

• Will have to ride with manager or supervisor to evaluate skills (skiing and biking)

• Patroller must be an intermediate to advanced downhill mountain biker and advanced/expert level skier or snowboarder

• Job Specific Background check

• Maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Must complete the snowmobile and/or ATV (UTV) training course as well as be an approved driver on the Snowshoe Driving Program before operating a company

• Annual snowmobile and ATV (UTV) training refresher

• To have and wear full face helmet, forearm pads, knee/shin pads, gloves, goggles, and riding for downhill

• General maintenance knowledge for downhill

• Have annual ski binding safety tests

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.