Mountain Bike Patrol in Duluth, Minnesota at SPIRIT MOUNTAIN

Now Accepting Applications!

Hiring begins April through June 2026!

REPORTS TO: Director of Risk & Safety and Ski/Bike Patrol Director

WAGE & HOUR CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Hourly

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Spirit Mountain Recreation Area (SMRA) hires First Responders for Bike Patrol including current National Ski Patrol (NSP) credentialed patrollers, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and others with first responder credentials. The paid patroller duties include first responder medical care for injured guests participating in Spirit Mountain summer activities (mountain biking, Adventure Park coaster, zip line, etc.). The bike patroller will also provide area management with updates on trail conditions and potential trail hazards. The paid bike patroller reports to the SMRA Director of Safety and Risk Management and the Spirit Patrol Director(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first responder medical care for SMRA guests and staff as needed
• Monitor general safety / hazard marking and signs of ski resort summer bike trails
• Repair and maintain in operational readiness all caches of equipment, signs, closures, rescue equipment storage, mountain related /bike patrol equipment
• Assist with bike trail maintenance as directed, including identifying and marking hazards
• Assist with set up and breakdown related to mountain bike events and activities
• Operate an SMRA provided UTV (utility terrain vehicle) for use during medical incident response and patient transportation
• Assist with SMRA special events as needed
• Have direct and continuous interaction with guests, other patrollers and resort personnel and maintain good working relationships
• Aid and support for other departments at Spirit Mountain as needed
• Have high work standards, be customer-focused and self-motivate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• OEC (Outdoor Emergency Care) or equivalent medical training
• CPR / AED certification
• Competent mountain bike riding skills
• Must be able to read, write and speak English in a fluent manner
• Must be able to make independent decisions based upon standard policies and procedures, as well as use good judgment in day-to-day activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a summer mountain bike patroller
• Experience downhill mountain biking
• NSP member
• EMTs or Wilderness First Responders hired for the paid patroller position will be encouraged to pass the NSP challenge or modified challenge course provided by the Spirit Mountain Patrol

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Shifts vary but include days, evenings, weekends, holidays
• May experience unusual stress from continual work with injuries, guests, summer conditions
• Work is outdoors and requires constant exposure to heat and other extreme weather conditions
• This is an outdoor job and requires the patroller to come prepared to be away from the base facilities for the entire day, backpack, packed lunch water, etc. for the outdoors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hours may be long, and position is physically demanding
• Must be able to lift 50 to 100 lbs.
• Must demonstrate ability to bend, kneel, handle, reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

BENEFITS/PERKS

• $1 Individual Season Pass
• $49 Dependent Season Pass
• Discounted Rentals
• Friend/Family Heavily Discounted Perk Passes per each Pay Period
• 30% Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage