Ski Patrol Paramedic

Seasonal (Seasonal)

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.