National Ski Patrol Volunteers Wanted!

National Ski Patrol is actively recruiting Mountain Safety Volunteer Guides to assist with influencing behaviors at Northstar California.  Work 14 days this season and earn Volunteer Access for the season.

Daily tasks may vary but will include Meet the Mountain tours, enforcing and educating the guests on the Responsibility Code & safety behaviors while on the hill.  Additional tasks my include assisting National Ski Patrol with morning set up of slow zones and tear down.  Participants must be able to ski and/or ride at an intermediate level; additionally they must have a minimum qualification equivalent to NSP’s Outdoor First Care.  If you don’t have this credential, NSP will provide the training.
 
To find out more information please read our Frequently Asked Questions  below or contact  Northstar National Ski Patrol at www.nsnsp.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

National Ski Patrol Volunteer Program at Northstar  

Overview 

National Ski Patrol, in partnership with Northstar, is actively seeking Mountain Safety Volunteer Guides for the upcoming winter season.  All interested individuals must have great communication skills, enjoy working outdoors, and care about bringing awareness and understanding of on-hill safety to our guests.  Great guest service skills are needed as they will be working directly with the public, influencing and changing the behavior of our sliding guests. As a member of National Ski Patrol Host program, these individuals must be available on weekends and holidays, and can ski or ride at an intermediate level or above. This is a great opportunity to become part of the Northstar National Ski Patrol organization. 

What are the qualifications to join the Mountain Safety Volunteer program at Northstar? 

Below are the minimum qualifications to become a Mountain Safety Volunteer Guide:

• Each individual must become a member of the National Ski Patrol Host organization.  To sign up please visit www.nsnsp.org.
• Commit to volunteering for at least fourteen days during the season on the designated weekends/holidays. Designated days include all Friday, Saturday, & Sunday starting mid-December  until the end of April.  The peak holiday periods include all days during the winter holiday break. 
• Must possess current credentials, or attend provided training to attain the proper credentials.  Minimum certification include:  NSP's Outdoor First Care or equivalent.  Examples of equivalent certifications include American Red Cross Basic First Aid, Cross First Aid, Standard First Aid, or First Aid Basics, American Safety and Health Institute Basic First Ail, National Safety Council First Aid or Standard First Aid or a credentialed Responder. 
• Must be an intermediate or above skier or rider.
• Must have great communication skills and enjoy working with the public in an outdoor environment.

How to do I sign up for the Mountain Safety Volunteer Guide program? 

To sign up or for more information, please contact:

Matt McInnis
Mountain Safety/Village Host Supervisor
530.562.3235
mmcinnis@boothcreek.com

Mike Fanelli
National Ski Patrol Director
408.255.9618
fireski911@aol.com

What is different about the NSP Mountain Safety Volunteer Guide program and other NSP memberships? 

The Mountain Safety Volunteer Guide program helps you qualify for activities normally associated with host programs, including on-hill customer service responsibilities, public service and safety programs.  The duties and tasks do not require the physical demands of a normal ski patrol.  The majority of the tasks are focused on enhancing and influencing behaviors on the hill to create awareness around our safety programs.

How does this differ from other memberships in NSP? 

The host membership helps you qualify for the activities normally associated with host programs.  These may include on-hill customer service duties and public service, safety programs.

Does the NSP Mountain Safety Volunteer Guide program qualify me to do any patrol activities? 

No, the Mountain Safety Volunteer program requires basic first aid and does not meet any other patrol skill requirements.  However, this could be a good place to start to meet the requirements for patrol membership.

What are the Benefits of being a Volunteer Guide? 

Benefits include both National Ski Patrol benefits as well as Northstar benefits.

NSP Guest Service Information 

• Access to NSP Education Programs
• Annual update on improved customer service practices or other items of interest for the mountain host
• Membership card
• Subscription to Ski Patrol Magazine
• NSP Catalogue with access to purchase at member prices
• Promotional programs from NSP sponsors

Northstar Benefits 

• Volunteer Access to the mountain for the winter season.
• F&B Discount 50% (does not include alcohol)
• Ability to earn lift tickets for friends and family

Is there a medical training required to be Mountain Safety Volunteer? 

Yes, Mountain Safety Volunteers must have a current first aid certification.  The minimum requirement is NSP’s Outdoor First Care or equivalent.  If you don’t have this credential, below is a list of equivalent certifications that are acceptable.

• NSP Outdoor First Care
• American Red Cross Basic First Aid
• Cross First Aid
• Standard First Aid
• First Aid Basics
• American Safety and Health Institute Basic First Aid
• National Safety Council First Aid
• Standard First Aid or a credentialed Responder. 

Is training provided? 

Yes, National Ski Patrol will provide the required training and assist with providing credentials for those interested. The dates for training are December 11th & 12th. 

What if I have friends that are interested? 

National Ski Patrol is seeking a team of 60 volunteers to help enhance guest services on the mountain as well as providing education and awareness about our resort safety programs.  Bring a friend, tell a buddy, and share this information. 

What type of things will I do during the day? 

Daily tasks may vary but will include Meet the Mountain tours, enforcing and educating the guests on the Responsibility Code & safety behaviors while on the hill.  Additional tasks my include assisting National Ski Patrol with morning set up of slow zones and tear down.  Skiing and/or riding at an intermediate level is required in addition to a minimum qualification equivalent to NSP’s Outdoor First Care.  If you don’t have this credential, NSP will provide the training