Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor - Solitude Mountain Resort : Job Details

Seasonal (Seasonal)JOB TITLE: Avalanche Mitigation SupervisorDIVISION: Mountain OperationsREPORTS TO: Avalanche Mitigation Manager, Director of Ski PatrolLOCATION: Solitude Mountain ResortCLASSIFICATION: Full time/ SeasonalPURPOSE OF POSITION:This supervisory position will oversee up to 45 employees and will be responsible for a wide variety of mountain operations. The position involves both field (80%), and office work (20%). The Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor reports directly to the Avalanche Mitigation Manager and the Director of Ski Patrol. This position requires strong interpersonal relationship skills as well as expert skiing ability.PAY: $30+/hour, based on experienceSPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The incumbent must be able to obtain an ATF explosive handlers permit.
• Have a valid state driver's license.
• Have a current medical certification at Utah EMT, National EMT, or OEC level.
• Current CPR certification.
• Expert skiing ability.
• Avalanche Pro 1 certification, Avalanche Pro 2 preferred
• Six years of ski patrol experience with two years of supervisory preferred
• Four years of avalanche mitigation experience at a class A resort is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of ski resort operations
• Able to hike in steep, exposed, and technical terrain in arduous conditions with packs weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.

• Assists in the training and evaluating ski patrollers in avalanche rescue, mitigation techniques, and snow science.
• Maintains documentation of training, equipment assignments, and condition of the equipment.
• Conducts inventories and maintains explosive caches.
• Fills in for the Avalanche Mitigation Manager as assigned.

• Responsible for forecasting future trends and current levels of avalanche danger and mitigating avalanche hazards.
• Assists in the assignments of route leaders and partners as necessary to conduct mitigation work.
• Collects and documents field data on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions.
• Determines the opening and closing of terrain based on avalanche hazard forecasts.
• Maintains and installs aerial trams and shot cables resort-wide.
• Maintains and installs avalanche closure rope lines and signage.
• Assists for the setup and tear down of remote weather stations.
• The ability to lead a resort wide, mass causality avalanche rescue.
• Able to conduct and coordinate complex off premises rescues for Wasatch Backcountry Rescue
• Have a working knowledge of Wyssen towers, a Remote Avalanche Control System (RACS)

• To provide emergency care to those in need of assistance.
• To provide transport from on mountain locations in expert terrain to locations in the base area via rescue sleds and snowmobiles.
• To be proficient in lift evacuations using specialized equipment
• To be proficient in high-angle rescue
• To be proficient in search and rescue, including night operations
• Assists with avalanche incident investigations.

• Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
• Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.