Assistant Ski Patrol Director - Winter 26-27
On-siteBear Valley, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response, and mountain safety operations while providing field leadership to the Ski Patrol department. Provide hands-on risk assessment guidance, analyze snowpack and weather forecasts, and make operational decisions in the Director's absence. Supervise daily mountain preparation and closure, manage training programs, and ensure proper documentation of patient care and incident investigations. Lead staff through emergency preparedness activities and assist in addressing safety-related issues promptly. Work 40 to 48 hours weekly, including weekends and holidays, with potential six-day weeks during peak seasons. Requires expert-level skiing ability, current California Blasters license, and EMT or WFR certification.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years or more related experience
- Expert level skier
- Current California Blasters license or ability to obtain
- Experience in avalanche mitigation with use of explosives
- Current professional level certification EMT, OEC, or WFR
- Valid Driver's License
- Pro 1 avalanche
- Proven ability in ski patrol leadership and training
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and computer skills including spreadsheets and word processing, email, web based applications
- Must be able to ski at an expert level ability in all terrain and conditions
- Must be able to provide hands-on risk assessment guidance and direction to the ski patrol department
- Must be able to coordinate Ski Patrol staff to complete avalanche mitigation work and perform daily activities
- Must be able to make operational decisions in the absence of the Director of Ski Patrol
- Must be able to analyze/forecast snowpack and weather for operational needs
- Must be able to supervise the daily preparation and operation necessary to clear the mountain for opening to the public and closing in a timely manner
- Must be able to work with mountain operations departments such as lift maintenance, lift operations and grooming to ensure mountain is ready for opening and closing
- Must be able to assist in management of avalanche mitigation training program
- Must be able to communicate with the Director of ski Patrol any safety related issues and aid in addressing them in a timely manner
- Must be able to maintain ski patrol training records and documentation
- Must be able to ensure completion of all patient care records and files
- Must be able to ensure completion and proper documentation of incidents resulting in accident investigations
- Must be able to maintain training and equipment for lift evacuation and low-angle rescue
- Must be able to ensure adequate training of Ski Patrol and First Aid Staff
- Must be able to actively participate in management meetings and training sessions as required
- Must be able to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays
- Must be able to work six (6) days a week during busy periods
- Must be able to arrange for transportation to work
- Must be able to drive on hilly, snow packed, and icy road
- Must be able to perform tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures
- Must be able to wear a professional appearance at Bear Valley
- Must be able to wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift
- Must be able to provide some items as part of your job
- Must be able to represent a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees
- Must be able to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain
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