SkiPatrol Employee - Rukakeskus Oy - Kuusamo, Finland
SkiPatrol
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Job Description
Ski Patrols are trained professionals serving at ski resorts, responsible for advising slope visitors, preventing accidents, monitoring and addressing activities that threaten safety and comfort, and providing first aid when necessary. Most of your tasks involve maintaining slope safety, inspections, guiding, and monitoring the ski area. Event organization and other ski resort duties are part of your daily work. We operate from Monday to Sunday in morning and evening shifts. The role requires independent and confident responsibility, the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in varying mountain conditions, and the capacity to act in emergency situations. Good skiing skills and snowmobile handling are also required. You will fit into our team with these skills: - Initiative and positive service attitude - Ability to work independently - Courage to handle first aid situations - Knowledge of slope safety - Good skiing skills - English language skills - At least a B-class driving license Additional skills that give you an advantage: - SkiPatrol training - First aid training - BikePatrol training - Flexibility in mountain conditions due to seasonal changes - Knowledge of Ruka area and ski resort operations - Experience working at high altitudes and with rope activities Why work with us during the winter: - We offer a lively and varied work environment in a developing and busy ski resort - Good recreational opportunities - Employee benefits related to skiing and transportation We have a respectful and friendly team you can rely on. **Ski Patrol training is required for the job (training can be provided during employment). Prerequisites for training:** - Valid SHKY slope-first aid or SPR EA-2 or equivalent knowledge and skills (training can be provided) - Age of at least 20 years - Good skiing skills (skills test to be passed during course) - Good health, fitness, and ability to operate in demanding slope conditions Salary is in accordance with the Ski Resort Sector Collective Agreement. We will provide orientation on the job, the company, and other services in the area at the start of employment. Multiple positions available!
Company Information
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tyomarkkinatori.fiJob Details
Responsibilities
- Maintain slope safety
- Conduct inspections
- Guide and monitor ski area
- Organize events and other duties
Requirements
- Valid SHKY slope-first aid or SPR EA-2 or equivalent knowledge and skills
- Age of at least 20 years
- Good skiing skills (skills test to be passed during course)
- Good health, fitness, and ability to operate in demanding slope conditions
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
None requiredRecruitment Process
- 1Applications are reviewed as received, interviews held before deadline.
