Overview
Winter Mountain Safety Patrol Volunteer Jobs in Centennial, USA at Copper Mountain
Position: Winter 2025/2026: Mountain Safety Patrol Volunteer
Location:
Frisco, Colorado
Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper’s world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience.
Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
Volunteer TitleVolunteer Summary
This is an opportunity to volunteer as a team player to help maintain and enforce safety through education and awareness. This includes understanding the Colorado Ski Safety Act and enforcing it on the slopes. You will stand at stations at 20 minute intervals around 6 times per day and focus on education and enforcement, using our Red Card program when appropriate.
You will also be asked to assist ski patrol in various duties such as maintaining scene safety, securing the toboggan, obtaining collision witness statements, etc. You will also conduct trail checks, looking for hazards and guests needing assistance. Guest service is a priority and we ask that you provide a positive guest experience while in and out of uniform. Other expectations are that you learn and use proper radio protocol and that you learn the mountain and are accurate in describing your location.
Volunteers are expected to provide service for a minimum of 14 days a season, 7 hours a day from November through April, although more days are welcomed. Volunteering 5 weekend days or holidays and during events (from early-season race training through USASA Nationals in April) is required as this is when our services are most needed. Medical skills are not required of MSP volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Volunteer must demonstrate through a ski/ride skills assessment the ability to competently ski or ride any blue trail or higher designation here at Copper with confidence and situational awareness. Applicants must be physically fit and able to walk uphill at times in ski/snowboard boots. Applicants must be able to volunteer in all weather conditions, be able to stand in boots for extended period of times with the appropriate winter clothing and protective eye wear and be a team player with a variety of different personalities, while putting the guest experience as the highest priority.
Applicants must be flexible to changing assignments.
Administration Duties
- Must be able to navigate mobile apps and have access to either a computer or a mobile device to schedule volunteer shifts.
Guest Service Duties
- Volunteers must anticipate and be comfortable with initiating guest conversations. They need to have a strong knowledge of all the trails to better serve the guest. They need to be willing to provide the unexpected, such as assisting the guest with equipment, directions and information that will make their experience at Copper Mountain remarkable. They need to meet Copper’s grooming standards, and conduct themselves as professionals when in uniform.
They need to look and be approachable to guests.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Volunteer must be adaptable to changing expectations.
- Functions as a representative of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper culture with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
- This description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this volunteer position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. The volunteer must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
Personal Attributes
- Must be adept at conflict resolution and have the ability to de-escalate a situation
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and team skills
- Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
- Follows established policies and procedures
Title: Winter Mountain Safety Patrol Volunteer
Company: Copper Mountain
Location: Centennial, USA
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