Ski Patrol - Level 3

• Enforce safe skiing practices according to the State of Alaska and Alyeska Resort policies.
• Possess full knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures as outlined in the Patrol Manual and Operations Plan.
• Patrols assigned areas checking ski slopes and trails daily to determine hazards and danger areas.
• Assist in the search and rescue of lost skiers, chair lift evacuation and avalanche search and rescue.
• Renders first aid to injured skiers and provides safe transport off the mountain.
• Notifies medical personnel in case of severe injury where moving skier might prove dangerous.
• Ensures that no skiers remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather.
• Maintains tower, post and snowmaking hydrants, and all patrol stations and storage areas.
• Inspects ski lifts, rope tows, and chair lifts to report safety hazards and evidence of damage or wear.
• Assist with mountain sweeping at close of season.
• Assists in explosives handling to blast for avalanche control [under supervision of experienced blaster].
• Participate in speed control and safety enforcement.
• Able to locate transceiver quickly.
• Performance of special patrol jobs.
• Ability to handle Dispatch and Aid Room duties.
• Route Leader for avalanche mitigation.
• Operates Artillery pieces.
• Resolves guest complaints according to policy.
• Teaches other patrollers about all aspects of patrolling.
• Assist with sweep and end of day and performs closing duties as assigned.
• Exhibits demonstrable leadership skills.
• Lead all departments in a coordinated Lift Evacuation.
• Perform as Rescue Leader in an avalanche situation.
• Accident Investigation Leader.

• Possess one of the following: OEC, or EMT I or higher, and CPR card.
• Must be a strong, advanced level skier, able to ski all terrain in all conditions.
• Can commit for a full season from Mid-November to the end of April.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Member of NSP.
• Must be familiar with Ski area and outer areas
• Proficient in sled handling and lift evacuation techniques.
• Able to demonstrate advanced skills and decision-making in most terrain and all snow conditions.
• Knowledge and practice of safe, effective ski cutting of avalanches.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in all weather and snow conditions.
• Alyeska Resort will provide continuing education and training to qualify for OEC and CPR certification.
• Same as Patroller I and 2 qualifications above plus 5 years patrol experience.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with other members of the patrol and with other departments.
• Able to set up and run avalanche rescue practice.
• Capable of directing lift evacuations and high angle rescues.
• Able to be Rescue Leader or any other position in avalanche rescue.
• Able to make avalanche hazard forecast and organize avalanche mitigation.
• Able to organize and conduct avalanche rescue, missing persons or night searches.
• Able to take charge of patrol operations when Patrol Director or Supervisor is absent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 3 seasons avalanche mitigation.
• Skilled at locating multiple transceiver burials.
• Able to lead any part of a lift evacuation for any chair lift.
• Ability to transport injured guests on both on and off-piste terrain in toboggan both skiing in handles and using tail-rope.
• Must be able to work outside in changing winter conditions for extended periods.

• Demonstrate strong skiing and toboggan handling skills.
• Ability to lift/carry and ski with minimum load of 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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