Nordic Patroller

Location: Bend, Oregon
Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.
This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass- Free and discounted friends & family day passes- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)- Employee housing program- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting- Discounted onsite daycare- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts
- Position Summary
- The Nordic patroller is responsible for emergency medical care and transportation of injured skiers and trail maintenance that promotes increased skier safety and hazard identification. Daily duties include patrolling trails, being visible and available for guests, and documentation of incidents that occur on the trails as required. The Nordic Patroller also provides direction and training to a volunteer staff of 12 National Ski Patrollers with daily task assignments and event coverage.
- Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities
- Know the location of first aid equipment and all essential daily operations gear and replace as necessary.
- Skiing/sled/snowmobile handling in all snow conditions/terrain.
- Familiar with all areas on the Nordic trails, snowshoe trails, and routes of back country access, including those off the labeled trails.
- Know all dispatch protocol. Train Nordic Staff in dispatch communication.
- Ski all trails throughout the day maintaining signage, dealing with potential hazards and inspecting the trails for safety.
- Respond to and evaluate incidents. Administer first aid as necessary.
- Understand the Avalanche reduction plan, assist in reduction duties and document snow observations.
- Complete lists, forms and reports for incidents and activities that may require an accident investigation.
- Attend all required training meetings.
- Capable of setting up a sled belay system and running it.
- Familiar with the safe operation of snowmobiles or any other required machinery.
- Familiar with and prepared to conduct basic to advanced Search and Rescue operations.
- Assist mountain patrol with a chair lift evacuation by aiding in removing guests and recording their names, addresses, equipment and location.
- Assist mountain patrol as needed.
- Secondary Function
- To operate within the guidelines of your current level. Maintenance of the snowshoe trails by foot and maintenance of the ski trails via snowmobile grooming when needed.
- Job Scope
- The Nordic Patroller works independently to ensure the safety of 35,000 annual skiers and 45 km of Nordic ski trails. Together with the Nordic Trail Steward, the Nordic Patroller analyzes the daily conditions and grooming status to make decisions on required maintenance and guest communication. The position also requires oversight of up to 12 National Ski Patrollers (weekends and holidays only), which requires task assignment and training.
- Supervisory Responsibilities
- Number of employees supervised: 12 Volunteers
- Positions supervised: 0
- Training: Yes
- Salary actions: No
- Disciplinary actions: No
- Performance review: No
- Hiring/Termination: No
Interpersonal Contacts
All other operations departments as is necessary.
Specific Job Skills
- License/Certifications: Current medical certificate (EMT,OEC,WFR)
- Technical: Computer skills, Emergency medical equipment, toboggans, ski equipment, shovels and various hand tools. Ropes, survival gear, explosives, radios and transceivers.
- Physical Capabilities: Advanced skiing ability (Alpine and Nordic) and good physical condition. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extended periods in cold winter weather. Frequent shoveling, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and climbing. Additionally, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
- Additional: Able to pass a background check
Education/Related Experience
- Minimum education required: High School or equivalent
- Minimum time in related position: one year minimum
Current Hiring Rate: $18/hour
Come Work Where You Play

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