The Role
Monitors the ski mountain, responds to medical emergencies, provides first aid and extended patient care, transports injured guests, mitigates hazards, maintains safety equipment, educates guests, completes reports, conducts mountain sweeps, and may perform lift evacuations, search and rescue, and avalanche mitigation.
Summary Generated by Built In
Ski/Snowboard Patroller– Winter 2026/2027
Qualifications
Location: Pajarito Mountain | Department: Rentals
Type: Seasonal | Start Date: December | End Date: April 2027
Ski Patrol monitors the mountain, promoting a safe environment for guests and employees. Ski patrol provides first aid, rescue, and transport to those in need.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Respond to medical emergencies on the mountain.
- Transport injured guests off of the mountain.
- Administer first aid and, in some cases, extended patient care.
- Assess and mitigate hazards and safety concerns within the Resort ski area.
- Maintain Resort ski area signs, ropes, and padding.
- Educate guests on proper conduct and safety measures.
- Complete required paperwork and reports accurately and timely.
- Perform sweeps at the end of the day to ensure that all guests and employees are safely off the mountain.
- Special duties may include performing chair lift evacuations, search and rescue, and avalanche mitigation.
- Perform other Mountain Operations duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current CPR and OEC preferred.
- Must demonstrate advanced to expert skiing or snowboarding ability to safely navigate any area of the mountain in all weather and snow conditions
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a strong work ethic and self-motivation.
- Must work well with a team and collaborate with others regularly.
- Must be committed to maintaining a safe environment for guests and employees.
- Must have a working knowledge of all emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Must exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to push, pull, and lift 50+ lbs.
- Must be able to work for an extended period of time in varying weather conditions, including blizzard, extreme cold, and/or wind.
- Must be able to work at high altitudes for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to safely walk in ski/snowboard boots in icy conditions.
- Must be willing to adapt and problem solve in a dynamic work environment.
Perks: Free season pass for you and a dependent, food, rentals, lesson discounts
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current OEC certification.
- Advanced to expert skiing or snowboarding ability in all mountain areas and weather conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
- Ability to work effectively on a team.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
- Working knowledge of emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to push, pull, and lift more than 50 pounds.
- Ability to work extended periods in blizzards, extreme cold, wind, and other varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work at high altitudes for extended periods.
- Ability to safely walk in ski or snowboard boots on icy conditions.
- Willingness to adapt and solve problems in a dynamic environment.
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The Company
What We Do
Mountain Capital Partners is a ski resort management company headquartered in Durango, Colorado, that owns and manages a collective of ski resorts, bike parks, and golf courses.
