About Us

Ski Patrol

Ski Patrol Positions

We are always looking for full-time, part-time, and volunteer Patrollers to join our team. Though we have only limited paid full-time and part-time positions available, we are always looking for more volunteers. Please take the time to read the information below and fill out the Ski Patrol Application.

Before taking your OEC final exam or any on-hill training, you must join the National Ski Patrol and pay the annual dues. Currently, the dues are $70.

If you join too late to take the OEC Course, you may ski with us and train throughout the season as a Candidate. Next fall, you can take the OEC course, and become a full Patroller and wear the jacket and white cross of a National Ski Patroller.

Patrollers provide their own jackets and first aid belts or backpacks. We provide guidance in the selection of these items, and supply the regular equipment you will need to carry in your pack. Patroller discounts on ski equipment and supplies are available to you as a member of our Patrol. You also receive discounts in the Pats Peak Ski Shop, Cafeteria, and Sled Pub.

Our annual requirements are a minimum of 128 hours per year to remain active in the Patrol and obtain benefits. If you want a family season pass, you must commit to 4 weekend days a month in January, February, and March and prorated time for December depending on when the mountain opens, or other scheduled time of equal duration.

We have 100% snowmaking and lighting coverage and are open for night skiing Monday through Saturday from January through the first week in March. The last three weeks of March we are only open nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Patrollers are not required to sign up for night duty but are encouraged to do so. If you are unable to patrol the 128 hours annually, we have a special program which allows you to patrol 10 full day shifts without benefits except for your own free skiing.

Weekday afternoon and evenings are extremely busy as we have over 8,000 young people participate in our after school programs. As a result of this busy weekday schedule, we are always looking for afternoon and evening volunteers, and occasionally, part-time paid patrollers.

There is, however, also a great need for volunteers on the weekends.

Supervisors or Senior Patrollers are always available to provide training, answer questions, help out or give guidance.

Student Patrollers are young adults 15 through 18. See Student Patrol for additional information.

We are a small family oriented mountain with a great staff and excellent equipment. We look forward to having you join our team.

PATS PEAK SKI PATROL BENEFITS

FULL-TIME

Free skiing & rentals at Pats Peak
(1) free ski pass a week for friends & family
Free skiing & rentals for immediate family
Food Discounts
Retail Discounts *
Free daycare & nursery +
Clothing allowance (jacket or ski pant every other year after first year)
Paid training
Competitive pay
Free Locker room use #
Paid NSP Dues
Free ski lessons
Free binding checks and monthly sharpen and wax
Additional compensation for Senior Patrollers and Nationally Registered EMT’s

PART-TIME

Free skiing at Pats Peak
Season passes for family (must patrol at least 128 hrs previous season)
(2) free ski passes a month for friends & family (must work at least 4 days a month)
Food Discounts
Retail Discounts *
Free daycare & nursery #
Competitive pay
Free Locker room use +
Free binding checks
Must complete at least 80 hours annually (may combine volunteer and paid hours)
Part-time patrollers may work in excess of 40 hours per week if positions are available
Flexible hours

VOLUNTEER PATROLLERS

Free skiing at Pats Peak
Season passes for family (must patrol at least 128 hrs previous season)
(2) Free ski passes a month for friends & family (must volunteer 4 days a month)
Food Discounts
Retail Discounts *
Free daycare & nursery #
Free Locker room use +
Hours spent taking Senior Clinics or Senior Exam count towards season totals
Additional free passes for friends and family according to time spent patrolling in
excess of 4 days per month.
Free Ski Patrol dues after 10 years service to Pats Peak (must patrol at least 128
hours previous season).
Free Ski Patrol dues after 7 years if Senior Patroller (must patrol at least 128
hours previous season).
Free ski tuning every 64 volunteer hours.

* See Patrol Director for details
+ As space permits
# When open

PATS PEAK SKI PATROL APPLICATION (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, VOLUNTEER, AND STUDENT PATROL)