Ski Patroller

 

It is an exciting time to join our Ski Patrol team because Angel Fire Resort is getting an upgrade this winter with the addition of a new chair lift, which will the first six pack high speed detachable lift in New Mexico! If you’ve ever been curious about being a Ski Patroller, Angel Fire Resort is a great mountain to learn and grow on, and you’ll be part of the big changes happening around the resort this winter. We are looking for enthusiastic, team oriented, customer service driven Ski Patrollers who are excited to patrol the mountain. Ski Patrollers are responsible for the risk management of the mountain including on-hill medical response services, basic snow safety and avalanche control, lift evacuations and accident investigations. This position will carry out a multitude of mountain services such as maintaining signage, assisting guests on the mountain as needed, and inspecting ski runs throughout the day. The successful patroller will be an experienced skier/snowboarder, provide exceptional guest service at all times, remain calm and professional under pressure, follow strict policies and procedures, and work well on a team. Whether you are new to Ski Patrol or have years of experience, we’re excited for you to join our team this winter in fostering a safe, fun and positive environment for all of our guests.

 

 

Base Pay: starts at $19/hr depending on experience

Location: Mountain 

Employee Type: Hourly, non-exempt

Job Category: Full time, Winter Seasonal

Leadership Responsibilities: No

Required Certs or Licenses: Driver’s license, EMT-B or OEC or RN, CPR for Professional Rescuer 

Attendance: Regular, predictable, punctual, and in-person attendance is essential, includes weekends and holidays as scheduled

Estimated start date: December 1

Minimum Age: 21 (driving position) 

Typical Shift: Starts around 7am and ends around 5pm with some night skiing shifts that end around 8:30pm 

Employee Housing: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-housing/ 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to ski at an expert level, maintaining control in all conditions and on all terrain.  The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift, move and carry up to 100 pounds.

 

Environment: This is a physically demanding, outdoor position and applicants can expect to work long hours in variable winter weather conditions. Must be able to regularly lift/carry 100lbs.

 

Other: A patrol vest or jacket and pants will be provided as part of the uniform. Must provide own ski equipment, helmet, goggles, base layers, etc.

 

 

Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600′ elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.