Ski Patrol (NF03) - USAG Alaska
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
About the Job
This position is located at Birch Ski Hill & Snowboard Area on Fort Wainwright. See details and apply online here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805340600
NEW for the 2024/2025 Ski Season: Birch Hill installed new state of the art snow-making equipment! We will open the hill earlier with guaranteed fantastic powder and extend the season further into the balmy spring!
Employment on Fort Wainwright provides access to the full array recreation facilities and services - such as our new aquatics center, 24 hour fitness centers, and the new community center featuring an indoor park!
Up to 25% recruitment and retention incentive may be authorized for positions offering at least a guarantee of 10 hours per week.
Duties:
- Responsible for all mountain safety activities such as opening and closing trails, removing, reporting, and marking hazards, performing trail checks, and responding to accidents.
- Assists with and provides care for both medical and traumatic emergencies for patrons utilizing the ski slope, lifts, lodge, or in the immediate area.
- Efficiently and safely provides the appropriate level of direct emergency patient care; which may include determining the nature of injury and equipment needed for stabilization.
- Ensures that patrons comply with applicable ski patrol rules and standards.
- Conducts environmental safety checks of the slopes by continuously reviewing and evaluating terrain to include hazards such as ice, deep snow, downed trees, lifts, snowmaking equipment, and requirements.
Qualifications:
- Must be willing to operate a snowmobile to perform required ski hill patrols and perform a mountain rescue and/or transport patrons and equipment on the most difficult terrain.
- Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
- Emphasize your experience in skiing and snow sports, as well as any certifications or qualifications related to the ski patrol field.
- Highlight any customer service experience you may have, such as working in retail, hospitality, or customer service.
- Demonstrate your knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for skiing and snowboarding.
- Outline any certifications or qualifications you may have, such as avalanche safety, medical first aid, and/or ski patrol certifications.
- Make sure to include your experience with various ski patrol duties such as performing first aid, providing guest assistance, and responding to any emergencies that may arise.
- Include any previous experience you may have in guest relations and hospitality, as ski patrols are often responsible for providing assistance and hospitality to guests on the mountain.
About USAG Alaska:
USAG Alaska is a team of over 1000 civilian employees that keep the "cities" of Fort Wainwright, Fort Greely, and Seward Military Resort running. Our diverse workforce provides the full spectrum of city services to include: community planning and development; public safety and law enforcement; airfield operations; utilities and infrastructure; parks, recreation facilities and programs; financial, accounting and auditing services; family and social services; and more.Who do we employee? If you have a passion we have a position! Here are some of the career that make up our team:Air Traffic Controller, Architect, Financial Counselor, Attorney, Auditor, Budget Analyst, Automotive Mechanic, Cartographer, Civil Engineer, Construction Project Inspector, Contract Performance Evaluator, Customer Service Representative, Detective, Drug Testing Technician, Education Counselor, Career Counselor, Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Protection Specialist, Social Worker, Community Prevention Program Manager, Fire Protection Inspector, Firefighter, General Engineer, Information and Records Manager, Housing and Real Property Manager, Police Officer, Human Resources, Security Guard, Community Planner, Mechanical Engineer, Para-Legal, Physical Scientist, Public Affairs, Safety and Occupational Health, Strategic Planner, Workforce Development, and there's more! Child Care Providers, Boat Captains, Deck Hands, Hotel and Hospitality, Down Hill Ski Operations, Golf Course Operations, Bar and Restaurant Operations, Fitness Instructors of all Disciplines...There truly is a job for every career.