Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

Advanced Care Patroller Level 1

Compensation and Benefits: $31/hr

Reports to: Ski Patrol Director or designee

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of Advanced Care Patrollers is to provide ALS care to sick or injured guests. In addition to this; all Eldora Ski Patrollers are responsible for care and transport of injured guests and emergency response within the ski area. Patrollers are expected to model exceptional risk management and safety practices, to educate guests on appropriate skiing and riding, enforce Eldora policies if necessary and to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the ski area.

ACP 1’s are expected to focus on becoming proficient at basic patrol skills and procedures. They should be working towards expanding their operational knowledge and skill set. They should be observant of any potential hazards or deviations from operational norms and raise these to Patrol leadership. They are expected to provide emergency medicine mentorship and training to BLS patrollers on an informal basis and may be asked to lead or assist formal trainings.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expert ski ability in all terrain and snow conditions

EMT-P or advanced certification approved by the Medical Director and the Patrol Director

Ability to pass motor vehicle records and background check

Ability to obtain ATF employee possessor clearance

Duties and Responsibilities:

ALS patient care and transport of injured guests.

Lead or assist medical trainings for patrol staff.

Daily setup, maintenance, and storage of mountain signage, ropes and hazard markings.

Educate guests and enforce ski area policies and relevant CO statutes and regulations.

Be a visible presence on the hill to support guest service and safety initiatives.

Model appropriate skiing or riding to the public based on skier density, snow conditions and terrain selection.

Terrain and facility risk management including conducting incident investigations and documentation.

Hazard warning and mitigation, including avalanche hazard, in preparation for opening terrain.

Other duties working to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the ski area may be assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move safely and efficiently on foot, ski/snowboard, or snowmobile across mountainous terrain in a winter environment while carrying equipment that occasionally exceeds 50 pounds or pulling/dragging equipment that occasionally exceeds 100 pounds.

Can work outside while standing or skiing in a high alpine, wintery environment for up to 10 hours

Able to lift 10-25 pounds 2/3rds of the time or more, able to lift 50 pounds 1/3 to 2/3rds of the time, able to lift 100 pounds up to 1/3rd of the time

Can perform the following activities constantly: walking, using hands to grasp/feel, reaching with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear

Vision Requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus

Ability to operate a snowmobile, including necessary vision, hearing, fine and gross motor skills

Withstand high altitude conditions at all times

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.