Patrol Jobs

Please see below for current open patroller positions.

Aspen Highlands Patrol Director

Posted Date: 7/15/26

Position: Aspen Highlands Patrol Director

Position Type: Winter Seasonal

Compensation: $80,000 - 95,000

Closing Date: August 7, 2026

Lead One of North America's Most Respected Ski Patrols
Aspen Snowmass is seeking an exceptional Ski Patrol Director to lead one of North America's most respected ski patrol teams at Aspen Highlands. Oversee mountain safety, emergency response, avalanche mitigation, and patrol operations while leading an experienced team on iconic terrain, including Highland Bowl. Help shape the future of this legendary patrol program and leave your mark on one of the industry's most iconic mountains.

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For questions, contact Tanya Milelli at [email protected]

Ski Patrol Manager - Boyne Mountain

Posted Date: 7/14/26

Position: Boyne Mountain Resort

Position Type: Full- Time Year-Round

Targeted Start Date: July 16, 2026

This full-time, year-round position is responsible for the overall leadership, safety operations, emergency response, and financial health of the Boyne Mountain Ski Patrol. The Patrol Manager is a pivotal leadership role, serving as the primary advocate for the patrol department, unifying a team of paid and volunteer patrollers under a shared vision, and representing the patrol at the resort leadership level.

To be successful in this role, one must be a decisive leader who communicates proactively and consistently, holds all team members to the same standard, and is willing to make hard decisions under pressure. The Patrol Manager must have deep respect for the National Ski Patrol (NSP) culture and the volunteer patroller community, while also driving the professional standards expected of a world-class resort operation. They must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embody Servant Leadership, and bring a long-term, strategic mindset to the role.

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For questions, contact Tanya Milelli at [email protected]

Ski Patroller - Utah

Posted Date: 6/25/26

POSITION: Ski Patrol (Level I,II,III)

LOCATION: Wasatch Peaks Ranch- Morgan, UT

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Seasonal

RATE OF PAY: $25.50/hour starting pay, adjusted DOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ski Patrol positions manage the medical and safety aspects for the members, guests, and employees of Wasatch Peaks Ranch in a constantly changing mountain environment. This includes but is not limited to, avalanche mitigation, hands-on patient care, transportation, intensive customer service, and inter-departmental cooperation. The is a heavy emphasis on snow safety and avalanche mitigation at Wasatch Peaks Ranch. This position will require working outside in a variety of weather conditions, and a high level of fitness is required.

Wasatch Peaks Ranch is hiring Ski Patrollers for the 2026-2027 ski season.
Priority hiring will be given to individuals with previous patrol and avalanche mitigation experience.
Must be certified EMT/OEC and be an expert skier.
Seasonal full-time staff are immediately eligible for WPR benefits (a benefit guide will be shared after the initial interview and reference check).
Background checks are required.

To Apply: Please view their website here.

Solitude Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor

Posted Date: 6/15/26

POSITION: Avalanche Mitigation Supervisor
LOCATION: Solitude, UT
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Winter Seasonal (Summer employment opportunities may be available)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Join the Solitude Ski Patrol leadership team in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon, operating in expert avalanche terrain and the dynamic Wasatch snowpack conditions that make Utah snow legendary worldwide. This hands-on mountain supervisor role combines avalanche forecasting and mitigation, route leadership, explosives compliance, rescue response, operational coordination, and patrol leadership in a high-consequence mountain environment.

We are looking for experienced professional patrollers and avalanche professionals who communicate well, lead calmly under pressure, ski at an expert level, and want to help shape a strong operational culture. 4+ years of experience with avalanche mitigation and explosives handling at a Class “A” resort, Pro 1 required (Pro 2 preferred), leadership and rescue operations strongly preferred. The position works closely with the Avalanche Mitigation Manager and Director of Patrol and combines field leadership, operational coordination, and administrative responsibilities supervising up to 45 patrollers. Summer employment opportunities may be available.

If you are curious about the role or want to talk through whether Solitude might be a good fit for you, we welcome the conversation and encourage you to reach out.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Hiring Contacts:
Avalanche Mitigation Manager
[email protected], 801-536-5756

Director of Patrol
[email protected], 801-536-5771

Solitude Patrol Manager

Posted Date: 6/15/26

POSITION: Patrol Manager
LOCATION: Solitude, UT
POSITION TYPE: Year-round
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

Join the Solitude Ski Patrol leadership team in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon, operating in expert avalanche terrain and the dynamic Wasatch snowpack conditions that make Utah snow legendary worldwide. Work where you can spend your mornings in serious avalanche terrain and still be just 20–25 minutes from the culture, food, music, climbing, biking, and energy of Salt Lake City, whether you choose to live in the canyon or down in the valley.

This full-time, year-round position plays a critical role in overseeing daily ski patrol and bike patrol operations, emergency response readiness, avalanche mitigation support, training coordination, staffing, mountain safety initiatives, and strategic operational leadership across all seasons. Our Patrol Manager helps lead up to 45 winter patrollers and approximately 20 summer bike patrol employees while fostering a professional, accountable, safety-focused, and guest-service-oriented culture in alignment with our core values.

We are looking for highly experienced patrol leader who communicates well, remains calm under pressure, skis at an expert level, and enjoys developing people, systems, and operational excellence. Experience in patrol supervision, avalanche mitigation, emergency response, mountain operations, training, and risk management is strongly preferred.
The position works closely with the Director of Patrol and Avalanche Mitigation Manager and combines field leadership, operational coordination, and administrative responsibilities across year-round mountain operations.

If you are curious about the role or want to talk through whether Solitude might be a good fit for you, we welcome the conversation and encourage you to reach out.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCESS: Search for Jobs
Director of Patrol
[email protected], 801-536-5771

Telluride Ski Patrol Director

Posted Date: 6/9/26

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Year Round

COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $120,000/year DOE

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Ski Patrol Director oversees avalanche mitigation, risk management, and daily mountain safety while developing and supporting a high-performing patrol team. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, deep knowledge of snow safety and avalanche programs, and a commitment to operational excellence. Competitive pay DOE + comprehensive benefits. Please review the full job description for more information.

TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply. For questions, contact the Recruiting Manager, Rae Perry at [email protected].

Ski Patrol Manager - Trainer

Posted Date: 6/9/26

LOCATION: Telluride, CO

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Year Round

COMPENSATION: $75,000 - $80,000/year DOE

CLOSING DATE: July 1, 2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Ski Patrol Manager - Training will lead the development and execution of patrol training programs within a dynamic avalanche environment. This role partners closely with patrol leadership to ensure compliance with National Ski Patrol standards, maintain detailed training records, and support ongoing professional development across the team. The ideal candidate is an experience patroller with a passion for mentorship, education, and mountain safety. Competitive pay DOE + comprehensive benefits. Please review the full job description for more information.

TO APPLY: Click here for more information and to apply. For questions, contact the Recruiting Manager, Rae Perry at [email protected].

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