Job Description

Job Title: Mountain Safety

Rate of Pay: $20.00 Hourly

Shift: Part Time. Must be able to work minimum of 15 shifts per Winter operating season. Shifts are 9 am – 3:30 pm, Saturdays, Holidays, and peak high-traffic days.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Summary

The Mountain Safety position is responsible for assisting Ski Patrol with on-hill safe skiing and riding policy enforcement. Mountain Safety staff will primarily be scheduled on Saturdays, holidays (including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day), and other peak, high-traffic days based on operational needs and employee availability. External employees will be expected to commit to a minimum of 15 shifts per season. Internal employees working Mountain Safety and other departments will be expected to commit to a minimum of 10 Mountain Safety shifts, and a minimum of 15 total shifts per season.

Key Responsibilities

Be helpful, courteous, and professional when interacting with fellow employees and the skiing public.
Know the Skier Responsibility Code and use it to educate guests and reinforce established mountain policies.
Emphasize that guest safety is our primary concern.
Promote a safe skiing and riding environment by actively warning, educating, and, when necessary, removing guests whose conduct is reckless or creates a danger to themselves or others.
Provide assistance and guidance to guests in a friendly and professional manner.
Remain calm and use good judgment and tact when dealing with emergencies, policy violations, and unusual circumstances.
Enforce ski area policies and procedures and maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures through annual training and updates.
Exhibit knowledge of the area plan for proper placement and daily maintenance of signs, bamboo, ropes, fences, etc.
Communicate effectively with Ski Patrol and other mountain departments using a two-way radio.
Represent Sundance Mountain Resort in a professional manner and contribute to a positive guest experience.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate to advanced skiing or snowboarding ability.
Ability to confidently and safely ski or snowboard throughout the mountain in a variety of conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with guests and employees.
Ability to use a two-way radio and communicate clearly over the radio.
Ability to remain calm, exercise good judgment, and handle difficult or unusual situations appropriately.
Physical Requirements: The employee is regularly required to ski. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Benefits

Employee discounts on dining and resort amenities.
Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and personal development.
Active Season Pass

Disclaimer

This is a general description of this job. All employees of Sundance Mountain Resort will be required to perform any task that is asked of him/her within legal and ethical parameters and company policy.

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