AddressSki Patroller
Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and our employees. You're brave, ambitious and passionate and we want you on our team. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.
The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that’s just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts of up to 40% at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more!
Perisher Ski Patrollers play a crucial role as first responders, offering immediate first aid assistance and facilitating the transportation of injured individuals. In addition to providing essential medical support, you will actively contribute to the implementation of safety measures aimed at ensuring the well-being of both visitors and employees within the resort boundaries. This involves active participation in lift evacuation training and Skitube exercises, ensuring preparedness to respond effectively to any emergency situation that may arise.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the Perisher Resort Alpine Rescue course which is conducted pre-season in May. Overseas applicants will complete training in June.
In a typical day in this role, you might:
- Offer comprehensive first aid assistance, ranging from immediate response to minor injuries (e.g., cuts, sprains, and strains) to managing casualties with major trauma, including life-threatening injuries, ensuring the well-being of guests.
- Utilize various transportation methods, such as Akja, Cascade/sled, gurney via Skitube, oversnow, or wheeled vehicles, to transfer injured guests to Perisher Valley Medical Centre efficiently.
- Conduct surveillance and monitoring to maintain slope safety, assessing skier/snowboarder densities, traffic flows, snow surfaces, and weather conditions for potential changes.
- Ensure the safety of ski runs, promptly notifying Dispatch of closures and other pertinent information. Clearly mark hazards and close potentially dangerous areas (e.g., due to insufficient snow).
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Previous experience as a Ski Patroller (minimum of two seasons).
- An advanced skiing ability (snowboarders will not be considered).
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to use a two-way radio effectively, are essential.
- A strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to scheduled work.
- An enthusiastic, friendly, patient, and helpful attitude is highly valued in this role.
- A current NSW Working with Children clearance check (overseas applicants can obtain this on arrival).
As part of our team, you will be expected to:
- Demonstrate our core Values - Have Fun, Be Inclusive, Be Safe, Do Good, Serve Others, Drive Value and Do Right
- Provide an experience that creates a desire for our guests to return
- Be punctual, reliable and show up for work with an enthusiastic attitude and embrace all parts of your job
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with fellow workmates, showing respect to your peers and supervisors
Important: This is an early application process for seasonal roles that will start from June 2024. Offers for these positions will begin to be sent out from late January.
Employment start dates will vary depending on the role and snow conditions, but most roles start in June and finish in late September.
Additional Information
Staff accommodation may be available for successful applicants. You will be asked to indicate in your application whether you require accommodation. If you are offered a position, we will be in touch to confirm and provide further information.
At Vail Resorts Australia one of our core values is Be Inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require assistance to apply, interview or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact us at ***************@vailresorts.com.au.
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