Mountain Safety- Winter- Volunteer- REHIRE ONLY

Job summary

Promote skier and snowboarder education, maintain a positive and professional presence on the mountain, and assist resort guests with wayfinding and other needs. Support Ski Patrol by bringing unloaded toboggans to incidents and reassuring injured guests until patrol arrives, while also assisting other departments as requested.

Job details

Volunteer Seasonal Part Time Hours 16 SHIFTS DURING THE WINTER SEASON WHAT WILL I BE DOING? Reporting to the Supervisory team, Mountain Safety is responsible for promoting and implementing skier/boarder education practices across the resort. The team will work in conjunction with the Ski Patrol in areas of skier education, and public relations. Mountain Safety will also aid our guests where necessary and maintain a high level of professionalism throughout all activities. Provide and maintain a positive presence on hill, while being available to assist resort guests as needed to ensure their experience at the resort. (Way finding, attraction offerings etc.) Observe guest behaviors and educate accordingly. Assisting other departments as requested. e.g. Grooming, Snowmaking, Lifts, (but not limited to) Meeting the operating expectations as they relate to guest experience, safety and effectiveness. Must have the ability to ski/board with unloaded toboggans, bringing them into incident on hill. Provide reassurance to injured guests, until Ski Patrol arrives, and takes over. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? At least 18 years of age Strong intermediate skier / snowboarder (able to confidently ski / board all resort terrain) Strong communications skills Successful applicants will be required to provide a criminal background check (vulnerable sector) This role is being posted to fill a vacant position

What you’ll do

Promote skier and snowboarder education, maintain a positive and professional presence on the mountain, and assist resort guests with wayfinding and other needs. Support Ski Patrol by bringing unloaded toboggans to incidents and reassuring injured guests until patrol arrives, while also assisting other departments as requested.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 and be strong intermediate skiers or snowboarders who can confidently navigate all resort terrain. Strong communication skills and a vulnerable-sector criminal background check are required.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Guest Relations · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Intermediate Skiing or Snowboarding
• Guest Assistance
• Communication
• Skier and Snowboarder Education
• Guest Relations
• Wayfinding
• Safety Awareness
• Incident Response
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Security & Safety
• Hospitality

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