Professional Ski Patroller

Big Sky; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A winter sports organization in Brighton seeks ski patrollers for the 2025/2026 ski season. Responsibilities include ensuring guest safety, marking hazards, and providing assistance during events. Candidates must be 21+, have intermediate skiing skills, and hold current EMT or OEC certification. This is a seasonal role offering perks like discounted ski passes and employee discounts at various outlets. Flexible availability is required during the ski season.

Benefits

All Access Brighton Season Pass at $10

FREE UTA ski bus access

Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family

Discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas

Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and Boyne Resorts

Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym

Access to ExpertVoice and Outdoor Prolink retail sites

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Intermediate+ skiing or snowboarding skills required.
• Certification in emergency medical training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Monitor guests and ensure a safe skiing experience.
• Educate guests on skiing etiquette and safety.
• Handle confrontation and manage dangerous behaviors.
• Support event and race safety efforts.

Skills

Guest service

Skiing or snowboarding proficiency

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Current EMT or OEC medical certification

Job description

Overview

Brighton Ski Resort is looking for experienced and inexperienced patrollers to monitor over 1000 skiable acres for the 2025/2026 ski season. With a base area of 8750’ at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon we average 500” of snow each season, and have terrain that appeals to all riding levels.

Join us for a season of satisfaction from a rewarding job in the “greatest snow on earth” lifestyle in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains!

Responsibilities

• Be a friendly and welcoming face for guests from across the globe!
• Identify and mark on mountain hazards, educate guests in regards to safe skiing & riding etiquette, and assist with event & race safety
• Take pride and a sense of responsibility in the safe use and access of Brighton terrain
• Comfortable with confrontation and able to address guests involved in potentially dangerous behavior
• Assist with opening/closing terrain, dispatch duties, avalanche mitigation, and first aid needs

Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Current EMT or OEC medical certification
• Intermediate+ skiing or snowboarding level and able to pass a proficiency test
• Passion for guest service and the hospitality industry
• Able to remain calm, cool and collected under pressure
• Flexible availability during the ski season (including weekends, evenings and holidays)

Perks

• $10.00 All Access Brighton Season Pass
• FREE UTA ski bus access
• Discounted Brighton lift tickets for friends and family
• Access to discounted lift tickets at multiple ski areas
• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts
• Discounted membership at Momentum Indoor Climbing gym
• Access to ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites