Location: Frisco, Colorado

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Volunteer Title: Junior Ski Patrol Volunteer

Volunteer Summary:

Copper Mountain’s Junior Ski Patrol program is for high school age students looking to expand their medical experience in a fun, fast paced outdoor environment. While volunteering with Copper Mountain Ski Patrol you will be expected to develop proficiency in mountain orientation, ski patrol procedures, an understanding of the Colorado Skier Safety Act while being trained to assist in providing medical assistance to and evacuation of injured guests, evaluating risk, executing assigned projects and daily duty station responsibilities, equipment maintenance and other assigned duties.

Must be a proficient skier or rider

Hold current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and current CPR certification

Must be high school student, between 15 -18 years old and willing to commit a minimum of 2 seasons to the program

Must be able be available 14 days/season, including three training weekends (First three weekends of December)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical: assessment, stabilization/treatment and evacuation of injured guests

Reporting/Documentation: Incident documentation and procedure familiarity with computers. Accident reporting additional forms associated with incidents on the mountain

Managing Risk: i.e. trail checks, trail openings/closings, early season preparation, maintenance, obstacle marking, signage, sweeps, and special race preparation.

Mountain Orientation: Learn trail names, lifts and landmarks patrol uses to navigate and communicate the breadth of the mountain efficiently

Search and rescue: Participate in drills and assist in execution of rescue if necessary

Lift evacuation: Assist distributing lift tickets or guest direction if necessary

Skier education: Enforcement of Skier Safety Act, i.e., boundary management, safe skiing, speeder control. Being visible to the public for skier information.

Training/development: All staff will participate in continued training and development to demonstrate proficiency in all areas of patrolling. This constant and ongoing process includes medical preparation (medical lectures), terrain management, lift evacuation, mountain/company policies, inter-agency relations and contacts, etc. Ski improvement through all terrain with varying snow conditions.

Duty station assignments: PHQ, Timberline and Lower Patrol Room

Integration with other Copper Mountain departments for smoother functioning within the company. Orientation in areas of mountain safety awareness.

Other Duties as Assigned:

Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

This description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this volunteer position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The volunteer position must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity

Is able to handle and manage confidential information

Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines

Follows established policies and procedures

Is supportive of others

Sets the example for others

Is supportive of the policy and procedure of Copper Mountain Ski Patrol

Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

Can honor their commitments

Is able to volunteer required time to fulfill patrol needs (both scheduled and unscheduled time).

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and volunteering, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing as much as 50 lbs. Other tasks include skiing in difficult conditions, volunteering in cold and often inclement conditions, high elevations, carrying and transporting unwieldy materials such as tower pads, medical equipment, etc. No history of injuries or physical limitations.

Must be able to hear and speak clearly in order to hear skiers requesting assistance, and for communication to occur using radios and telephones.

Must be a proficient skier or rider

Hold current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) certification and current CPR certification

Must be 15 years old and willing to commit a minimum of 2 seasons to the program

Must be able be available 14 days/season, including three training weekends (First three weekends of December)

Due to the sensitive nature of this position, must be respectful of personal privacy and what you may be exposed to on scene of an injured guest

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

Previous experience (work or volunteer) helpful

Have participated in a spring hiring clinic and interview

A willingness to learn an adapt

POWDR-Copper 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 Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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