Also called: Patrol Director, Ski Patrol Supervisor
Leads the ski patrol at a resort, overseeing rescues, avalanche safety, and mountain emergency medical care.
Patrol directors schedule dozens of patrollers, make the call on opening avalanche-prone terrain, coordinate helicopter evacuations, and investigate accidents.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 8 years after high school. Years of ski patrol experience plus Outdoor Emergency Care or EMT and avalanche certifications.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Outdoor Recreation, EMT.
Growing about average. Small number of positions.
Low risk for 10 years. Snow sensors and forecasts inform; deciding to open avalanche terrain and leading patrol stay human.
Classes: Earth science, Leadership class, Health / first aid.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-1099.
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