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Ski Patrol Director - Year Round - Full Time

Steamboat Resort
parental leave, sick time, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Colorado, Meeker
April 27, 2024
Year Round Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community. Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment and our communities. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you're ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we'd love to hear from you! Perks & Benefits: All Steamboat employees are eligible for a Steamboat and Alterra Mountain ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, free bus passes to surrounding areas, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets (subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates.) Steamboat also offers a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, (eligibility rules apply), Employee Assistance Program, and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education. Employees who are Year Round (Full-Time or Flex Year Round) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, legal plan, pet insurance, PTO and Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, health saving account with employer contribution as well as the perks and benefits that all Steamboat employees enjoy. Our parent company Alterra Mountain Company headquartered in Denver, Colorado is a collection of iconic year-round resorts, the world's largest heli-skiing operation, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 50 iconic mountain destinations around the world. A career with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is more than what you do today; it's being part of creating a community rooted in the spirit of the mountains, united by a passion for adventure, and celebrating the legendary adventures and enduring memories that mountains bring to everyone. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees. Discounted skiing + riding for friends and family of eligible employees. Flexible Time Off (FTO) and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge. Dining discounts, retail and rental discounts, ski, or snowboard lessons. Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more 401(k) plan with generous company match Discounted tuition with a partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for eligible employees Free regional bus pass. For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce. For information on Steamboat Ski Resort's Social Responsibility work, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. POSITION SUMMARY The Ski Patrol Director is responsible for the overall safety of the ski area in both summer and winter including directing the ski patrollers and bike patrollers teams to aid and assist the guests and to provide first aid and emergency transportation to injured skiers/ bikers/ patrons from the slopes or immediate vicinity to the Patrol triage location. The Ski Patrol Director promotes a culture of safety for guests and employees including ski and snowboard safety, enforcement of "The Responsibility Code, understands and operates within the Colorado Ski Safety act, biking safety, awareness and control, maintains proper safety equipment, signage, closures and ropes at the ski area and facilitates correction of safety problems. Resume (including references) and cover letter required with online application. Must be able to occasionally work on short notice during some weeks, weekends, and nights. This is a non-union management position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES General Responsibilities Reports to Vice President - Mountain Operations Oversees all aspects of the Steamboat Ski Patrol and Bike Patrol, including but not limited to staffing, training, budgeting, scheduling. Hire, orient, train, direct, motivate and oversee performance management of all patrol staff. Develop and oversee mountain safety programs for guests and employees. Oversee and provide direction for medical aid, avalanche mitigation work, out-of-bounds search and rescues, technical rescues, lift evacuations and incident investigation team. Implement and oversee daily speeder control. Oversee, participate and evaluate the resort emergency procedures related to, but not limited to, ski, lift, trail and slope evacuations, lift auxiliary operations, firefighting procedures, incident command etc. Oversee winter mountain setup, daily monitoring of conditions and maintenance including trail openings and closures, signage, ropes and pads. Oversee summer on mtn safety including biking, hiking, lift evac etc. Develop and oversee department budget including labor, supplies and capital. Assists with the management of outside key stakeholder relations with groups such as the U.S Forest Service, Search and Rescue, local emergency service providers and local law enforcement. Actively participate in resort leadership team meetings. Be a proactive leader, collaborating with key stakeholders across the company, including and not limited to, Lift Operations, Risk & Safety, Lift Maintenance, Slope Maintenance and the President & COO. Maintain a positive, professional and balanced rapport with employees, management and guests related to safety issues. Be familiar with and contribute to developing Crisis Management Plans Have input on future trail design and mountain master plan Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years related ski patrol experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility Proficiency in avalanche rescue operations, avalanche forecasting and mitigation methods. Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with SSRC's Service Excellence standards. First aid knowledge (Outdoor Emergency Care) and skill to use it. The skills, knowledge and ability to organize, motivate, train and evaluate the performance of the group to the highest possible level. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to ski area operations, explosives and EMS personnel Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook Strong communications skills. Financial budgeting skills Must be a minimum of 18 years of age Must be able to clearly speak and understand the English language. Ability to problem-solve in a highly effective manner and maintain positive relationships with guests and staff, including management, subordinates and co-workers. Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have valid driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED equivalent Associates degree or equivalent The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives. Steamboat area base salary range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to hear clearly with or without a hearing device. This position requires physical strength to help evacuate a lift, lift patients, ski any terrain, mitigate avalanche hazards, perform first aid on sick and injured guests, etc. Work is performed in a mountainous winter environment in varying weather conditions. Must be able to operate a snowmobile in a safe manner. Must be an expert level skier. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety. Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation positions accept applications for a minimum of 4 days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications. This job description is not an express or implied contract, guarantee, promise, or covenant of employment for any set term or duration, or for termination only for cause. Employment with Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation or any of its affiliates is "at will" meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause and with or without notice. This position is in Colorado, and the work is primarily in Steamboat Springs, CO and, as such, employment in this position is subject to the labor and employment laws of the state of Colorado. Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces. All employees and candidates are reminded that Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation and its affiliates adhere to all applicable labor and employment laws, and State, County, and City-specific labor and employment regulations, where applicable.