Overview
Job Title : Team Lead Ski Patrol (Ski Patrol team member role). Location : Whistler, BC, Canada. Company : Whistler Blackcomb. Shift Type : Winter Seasonal 2025 / 2026. Employment Type : Winter Seasonal.
Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Ski Patrol team focuses on promoting the safety and security of staff and guests on the mountain. Patrol members are alert and dependable professionals who remain calm in crises and ensure guest safety.
Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure guest safety.
- Maintain safety and operation of trails through preventative measures such as avalanche mitigation, tree and limb removal, and end-of-day sweeps to ensure all guests have exited.
- Establish, coordinate, and execute emergency and hazard response plans such as evacuations and search and rescue protocols.
- Assist and provide care to injured guests and workers, including transport via toboggan or air lift support when necessary.
- Facilitate training, mentorship, and support of patrol members.
- Assist patrol leadership in daily operations including organizing and assigning responsibilities, incident investigations, and hiring activities.
- Manage, oversee, and assign responsibilities to volunteers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification required.Valid driver’s license required.5 years of patrol experience required; supervisory experience preferred.Must be at least 21 years old.Must be able to communicate fluently in English.Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.Ability to use all senses and lift / transport 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance.Physical ability to frequently walk / stand, sit / climb, balance, stoop / kneel, crouch / crawl, and reach in various climates and elevations.Job Benefits
Starting Wage : $32.11 / hr - $42.76 / hrHealth Insurance; Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hoursFree ski passes for dependents; free passes for employees plus discounted lift tickets for friends / familyRSP Options (after 12 months or 2000 cumulative hours)Employee Assistance ProgramExcellent training and professional development; wellness benefitsReferral ProgramAdditional benefits for full-time rolesJob Summary
We are dedicated to service as the foundation of our culture. Ski Patrol teams promote safety and security on the mountain and provide an experience of a lifetime for staff and guests.
Job Specifications
Starting Wage : $32.11 / hr - $42.76 / hrEmployment Type : Winter Seasonal 2025 / 2026Shift Type : Full-Time hours availableMinimum Age : 18 years oldHousing Availability : NoJob Requirements (continued)
All required documentation as part of the application process; applicants may redact age / date of birth if desired.We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child / minor labor.Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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