Job: Ski Patroller II

Job Description

Job Type: Seasonal, Full time, Hourly

Wage: $20.75-$23.50/hr.

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide safety, first aid, and rescue services for the patrons/employees of Cooper and maintain confidentiality in regards to the operations of Cooper Hill Ski Area Inc. and all patient care.
• Responsible for cleanup and snow shoveling in designated areas, boundary maintenance, hazard marking and mitigation, and general hill maintenance and clean-up

• May operate snowmobiles
• May participate in incident documentation
• Must attend and participate in annual training refresher courses required to maintain OEC, CPR, toboggan handling, and lift evacuation certification
• Any other tasks assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21+ with current and valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Able to demonstrate proficient skiing ability; i.e. PSIA Level 8 Advanced Skier; comfortable on all terrain and in all conditions
• NSP Outdoor Emergency Care Technician and/or NREMT Basic Emergency Care Technician
• Provider Level CPR/AED (AHA preferred)

• Have one or more of the following certifications: Instructor for NSP Outdoor Emergency Care or Outdoor Emergency Transportation or Provider Level CPR/AED Instructor or Level I Avalanche Course Completion

Job Benefits

• Season pass for employees and dependents
• Reciprocal Skiing privileges and Comp Tickets
• On-Premise employee discounts
• Career and Leadership Mentoring
• Personal Time-Off (PTO)
• Supplemental Insurance options, including vision, dental and accident.

Working conditions

The Ski Patroller II position is based primarily outside and is exposed to temperature extremes (above 85 degrees and below 20 degrees), sun and wind exposure, inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) and high altitudes (10,500+ feet).

Physical requirements

Must be able to walk on even/uneven/slippery terrain, climb/descend even/uneven/slippery terrain, climb/descend stairs, stand and/or sit for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, lift objects that may be heavy, and ski at an advanced level.

Seasonal Status

This is a winter seasonal position with an expected season of early November 2025 through early-mid April 2026. Employment in subsequent seasons is not guaranteed. Be sure to speak with your supervisor if you desire to return the next season.

Ski Cooper is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

 Requirements 

Note 1: Ski Cooper employment requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. We are unable to host/sponsor J1 Visas at this time

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.