Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946, and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Aspen Mountain, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk. Aspen Skiing Company takes pride in the coexistence of resort, community, and the environment, which exemplifies its values of living fully, honoring people and place, taking the long view, and pursuing excellence in everything it does. Aspen Skiing Company is where guests from around the world come to renew the mind, body, and spirit through unforgettable experiences at the confluence of nature, culture, and recreation.

Aspen Skiing Company also owns and operates the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts, and more than 410 trails. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Please note that all official communications from the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team are sent from email addresses within the [email protected], aspen.com, aspensnowmass.com, aspenhospitality.co, limelighthotels.com & thelittlenell.com domains.

Job Description

The Ski Patrol Basic is responsible for maintaining the ski area to provide a safe, efficient, well organized and enjoyable environment. This position reports to the Ski Patrol Director.

Essential Job Functions

· Patrol assigned work area while consistently greeting and engaging guests to promote a fun and friendly atmosphere

· Perform daily trail maintenance including but not limited to determining trail openings and closures, placing signage and marking obstacles

· Ensure that no guests remain on slopes or trails at end of day or during inclement weather

· Administer first aid, monitor and transport injured guests

· Learn skills to safely evacuate guests from disabled chairlifts

· Participate in avalanche mitigation and develop avalanche rescue skills

· Operate dispatch/communications systems using clear, concise language

· Pack snow on slopes

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Current CPR certification required

· Minimum of Outdoor Emergency Care or Colorado EMT required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Proficient skier in all terrain and in all snow conditions

· Knowledge of guest service industry or ski resort industry

· Ability to maintain a working knowledge of the resort's weather conditions, snow reports, base area locations, and special events

· Ability to be flexible with your schedule and be willing to work weekends, holidays, long hours

· Ability to work in adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time

· Ability to possess a professional appearance at all times

· Ability to handle fast paced high-pressure environment

· Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure

· Attention to detail to ensure a smooth guest experience

· Excellent verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements
• Must be able to frequently lift, push or pull up to 50lbs

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• Employee Ski Pass

• Other company perks

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. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.

For an overview of Aspen One Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

Aspen One participates in E-Verify.

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