Entry Ski Patrol EMT - Winter Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an experience of a lifetime to our guests and our employees. Our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak. 

Heavenly Ski Patrol's primary responsibility is to provide and promote a safe environment for our guests and employees as well as to provide exceptional guest service. Ski Patrol is responsible for executing essential guest service functions such as responding to medical emergencies on the mountain, transporting injured guests off the mountain to appropriate facility, and general hill safety. Ski patrol is also responsible for enforcing safe skiing and riding practices, enforcement of the Skier's and Rider's Responsibility Code, interacting with unsafe guests, and educating our guests. Special circumstances include chairlift and gondola evacuation, avalanche control, and explosives handling. Other duties can be assigned as needed. Ski patrol is a highly visible role on the mountain, and a great deal of guest interaction is required.

Entry-level responsibilities and requirements include, but are not limited to:

• NREMT or current California state EMT certification 
• Must have the ability to lift 50lbs
• Must have the ability to stand outside on changing winter conditions for extended periods of time
• Ability to ski at an advanced/expert level on all terrain, in all weather conditions (preferred)
• Monitoring and promoting guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions
• Provide guests with exceptional guest service
• Assisting injured guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting air lift operations
• Performing sweeps at the end of the day to ensure that all guests are safely off the mountain
• Maintaining trails, identifying and mitigating hazards to our guests
• Transporting and setting up mountain safety equipment
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need on skis
• Completing all the above with the utmost attention to personal and guest safety
• Continuing on the job training

Benefits include: 

• Free Ski passes for employees and dependents 
• Discount lift tickets for friends and family 
• Free ski lessons 
• Discounted lodging, food and gear, including $5 meals. 
• Discounted bike haul & golf 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (full-time positions) 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Excellent training and professional development

If you want to work for a different kind of ski resort, you’ve found your perfect match at Heavenly. With a massive mountain full of off-the-grid terrain and incredible views of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly is for those who want to go big and forge their own path. From on-mountain concerts to world-famous après ski parties and a one-of-a-kind DJ CAT, Heavenly exudes high-energy from first chair to last call. Come be a part of the team committed to delivering a refreshingly unique ski experience. www.vailresortscareers.com

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 279072