Ski Patroller, Tautiaki retihuka
Also known as
- Ski patrol officer, snowsport patroller, snow safety patroller
Ski patrollers keep skiers and snowboarders safe on ski fields. They may check and maintain ski trails, rescue injured people and manage avalanche risks.
Your pay could be
$49K
Lower
$52K to $63K
Most common
$66K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Ski patrollers
- usually work irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work at ski fields and ski resorts
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be reliable, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- patrol ski slopes and trails
- make sure skiers and snowboarders are safe
- help injured skiers and snowboarders
- control avalanches using safe methods
- mark hazards and close risky ski areas
- rescue lost or stuck skiers
- respond to emergencies on ski fields
- transport injured people safely
- teach people about mountain safety
- set up and maintain safety gear
Practical
Social
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need to do training to become a ski patroller.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Patrol (Level 4) or similar
- a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) certification
- to complete an avalanche safety course
- experience skiing or snowboarding
You may need
- a First Aid Certificate
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
• You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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