Assistant Director, Operations, Ski Patrol
Job Location:
Mammoth Lakes, CA - USA
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Job Summary
At Mammoth Mountain you will live the dream!
Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes California.
Benefits and perks of your adventure here:
- Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
- Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
- Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
- Equipment Rental discount
- Friends and Family vouchers
- Retail & Food discount
- 401k with company match
*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check
A little about this position:
- Under the direction of the Ski Patrol Director the Assistant Director Operations oversees the daily operations of Ski Patrol. Works closely with the Patrol Director VP of Mountain Operations and the Patrol leadership team to set operational objectives. Manages staff facilitates training and provides mentorship coaching and correcting.
- This role combines field leadership with administrative oversight and requires strong interpersonal skills sound judgment expert skiing ability strong downhill mountain biking ability and the ability to lead effectively. The Assistant Director Snow Safety works closely with the Director Ski Patrol and other Patrol management to coordinate staffing training avalanche mitigation support operational priorities and emergency response readiness across the mountain.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Professional Ski Patroller in a Class A Avalanche rated ski resort and meet the requirements of a TT-C or TT-D Mammoth Patroller.
- Experience managing people and risks in high consequence environments. More detail requested- years of experience or detail on risks
- Current EMR EMT or Paramedic with BLS CPR first aid certification.
- Current California Avalanche Blaster license.
- Expert level knowledge in one or more areas of patrol specialty: rescue dogs medical technical rescue etc.
- Current EMR EMT or Paramedic with BLS CPR first aid certification
- Current Cal/OSHA Blasters License with appropriate limitations
- Ability to direct the Ski Patrol staff to safely and successfully complete avalanche control work and perform daily activities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a patrol management team
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with other managers/departments Ski Patrol staff guests and outside organizations
- Demonstrated ability to act with independent judgment
- Demonstrated ability to make rational decisions in a high stress environment or situation
- Effective coaching correcting and evaluating of Ski Patrol staff
- Basic computer skills required and experience with Microsoft Office
Pay: $95649.29 - $102186.97 per year
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 18 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation and owner of Ikon Pass.
