Ski Patrolling is demanding. Blue Mountain Ski Patrol (BMSP) is a member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) and serve as ambassadors for Blue Mountain Resort. We are looking for individuals who are team oriented, looking to learn or grow their first aid skills and ski/snowboard skills, and who want to serve our guests to give them the best possible experience, even in times of misfortune. Patrollers interact with guests through administering First Aid, helping guests navigate the mountain, and enforcing the Skier’s Code of Conduct along with Blue Mountain Resort safety protocols. Patrolling can be fun and very rewarding and is a great way to give back to the sport we all love!
The training to become a patroller is very comprehensive, and continues annually with refresher course, practice sessions and annual recertification’s.
The first year of patrolling will be your candidate year. This starts in April and will require one night of attendance every other week from (7:30-10:00pm) working on First Aid Training, Theoretical, and Practice Skills. There will be homework and self-study requirements. The course is hybrid, meaning that there are online components and in person instruction that must be completed. Blue Mountain Ski Patrol uses the Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) manual produced by the National Ski Patrol. The OEC manual is equivalent to an EMT course, with an emphasis on outdoor emergency care. Ski patrollers respond to take care of an injured guest and efficiently get them safely into the Emergency Care System. Conditions can be adverse; therefore, we train in those conditions. Prior to the season candidates must pass a written examination. Classes are also held outside so a candidate gets ‘first hand’ experience and practice in snow and night conditions. A practical test involves simulated accidents. Candidates must pass both a written and practical examination to become a patroller. The passing level for the test is very strict.
After the OEC test, training for Outdoor Emergency Transportation Skills begin. The training include sharpening basic skiing and snowboarding skills needed to handle toboggans, followed by ‘hands on’ toboggan training. When the candidate passes the Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) test, they become a Basic Patroller. A candidate needs to pass the OET training within two years.
Blue Mountain Ski Patrollers commit about 4 hours per week for a weeknight shift, and then every third weekend commits 14 hours for weekend shifts. The first year of patrolling is demanding with training and certifications as mentioned above in the Training section.
Applications but be completed by Friday, February 7th, 2025. Please use the link below to fill out your online application.
Please email any questions to info@bluemtskipatrol.com
