Manager, Avalanche Forecasting, Winter 26-27
$85,489–$90,917 year
On-siteMammoth Lakes, California, United States
Job Summary
Collect and analyze weather and snowpack data to support avalanche forecast products at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Collaborate with the Assistant Director Snow Safety and Ski Patrol Leadership to make avalanche risk management decisions for workers and operations. Provide avalanche safety training to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol and mentor front-line staff. Coordinate staffing, training, avalanche mitigation support, and emergency response readiness across the mountain. Requires EMT certification, Master Patroller experience, and expert skiing ability in avalanche terrain. Full-time seasonal role with a salary of $85,489.17 - $90,916.88 per year.
Required Qualifications
- EMT, EMR, WFR or equivalent to 80-hour minimum first aid certification
- Current CPR training and certification
- Meet or exceed expectations and experience of/or equivalent to Master Patroller at MMSP
- Extensive avalanche mitigation experience utilizing explosives, artillery and/or remote avalanche control systems
- Current licensed blaster in State of California or eligibility and willingness to obtain
- Demonstrated ability to analyze snowpack and weather information to make safety sensitive decisions
- Ability to make operational and forecasting decisions in the absence of the Assistant Director Snow Safety
- Advanced computer skills with familiarity performing tasks using MS Office products, database management and mapping products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Expert skiing skills with comfort skiing in avalanche terrain in all snow conditions
- Minimum of 5 winter seasons working as an avalanche professional
- Pro 2 or equivalent avalanche course certification recognized by the American Avalanche Association or Canadian Avalanche Association
- Minimum 5 years avalanche forecasting experience for a ski area operation, mechanized skiing operation, highway or industrial operation
- Expert level skills operating a snowmobile in inclement weather conditions
- Experience as an avalanche educator or in a training role within an avalanche operation
- Experience in avalanche search and rescue, including having participated in organized rescue practice annually
- Demonstrated commitment to annual continuing professional development
- Successful completion of a background check
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