What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ski Patrol position at Yellowstone Club?

Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world’s only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.

Yellowstone Club’s Ski Patrol department is currently seeking candidates for a Ski Patroller for the upcoming Winter season! Our Winter employment dates are November 15th- April 23rd.

The purpose of a Ski Patroller is to encompass daily tasks to reduce hazards and create a safe skiing environment.

Responsibilities include:

Perform general on-mountain safety work including maintaining tower pads, bamboo, rope lines, race closures, traffic control, and avalanche hazard assessment.
Respond to emergencies.
Assess skier's/snowboarder’s injuries, provide immediate first aid and provide transport down the mountain, and complete required paperwork.
Document the injury or accident, note the medical condition of the patient and work with Yellowstone Club Fire Department for the patient to be transported to a local medical facility if necessary.
Complete all required training as directed by the Manager of Ski Patrol.
Promote mountain safety by enforcing area policies, clearing debris from the ski runs, maintaining the resort boundaries, and other specialized techniques (e.g. avalanche control, toboggan handling, chairlift evacuation, avalanche search and rescue, snowmobile operation).
Conduct trail checks of the mountain before opening and closing hours to ensure that the mountain is safe for Members and guests; Mark and/or remove hazards appropriately
Maintain training and certifications throughout employment.
Transport equipment around the mountain on skis or snowmobiles.
Engage in run checks, afternoon sweeps, and day and night search and rescue.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work required
Montana EMT Certification
Ability to ski the toughest terrain at the ski area in a strong, stable manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High integrity and be detail oriented, and have a positive attitude

The position offered is a seasonal position located in Big Sky, Montana.

Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including: