Ski Patroller – Mountain Rescue & Medical Care

About the role

The Ski Patroller provides professional ski patrol services combined with basic life support (BLS) emergency medical care on the mountain. Working at Homewood Mountain & Lake Club on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, you will respond to medical emergencies, perform rescues, and ensure a safe environment for guests.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies and traumatic injuries throughout the resort.
• Assess, stabilize, treat, and evacuate patients using BLS protocols.
• Perform on‑snow rescues, lift evacuations, avalanche response, beacon searches, and patient extrication.
• Coordinate handoff with local EMS and receiving facilities.
• Maintain rescue equipment, complete accurate patient documentation, and assist with mountain opening/closing procedures.
• Collaborate with ski patrol, resort departments, fire, law enforcement, and other emergency agencies.

Required profile

• Current Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician or EMT‑B certification.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Expert alpine skiing ability and capacity to ski safely in varied terrain.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver patients and rescue equipment in cold, remote, high‑elevation conditions.
• Strong teamwork and guest‑service orientation.

Required skills

• Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) Technician certification
• EMT‑B certification
• BLS/CPR certification