Are you interested in joining the National Ski Patrol, in the New Jersey Region?

Ski Patrol is a very challenging and rewarding opportunity. If you love the outdoors, love helping people, and have adequate skiing or riding ability, we welcome you to join a great group of people!

Some of the attributes we are seeking and will be assessing throughout the training include:

• Willingness to learn & positive attitude
• Desire TO HAVE FUN! Yes, fun is an important part of what we do.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, Ski Patrol programs
• Skills necessary to be an effective patroller – first aid, toboggan handling, etc.
• Continued interest (we want you to be part of the program over the long haul)
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as leadership skills
• At least a strong intermediate skiing/riding ability.

The initial step in joining a patrol is to enroll as a member of the National Ski Patrol. As a member you can then enroll in an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) course. These courses typically run immediately after the season ends but can and do run during the season as needs require. This course teaches you the emergency care skills required for Ski Patrol. At the end of the course, you must pass a written test as well as a practical (hands-on) test to demonstrate your skills.

After successful completion of the OEC course, candidate training takes place on the hill during the ski season, starting in December (weather permitting). You will strengthen your first aid skills, learn hill protocol, as well safety precautions for the mountain. This includes hands-on lift evacuation procedures. You will also be trained on how to drive a toboggan in the Outdoor Emergency Transportation (OET) course, in which you will learn to transport injured guests. The final test to earn your white cross of the National Ski Patrol will require you to successfully assess an injured guest, provide the best care needed and transport to the patrol room.

To sum it up……………..

Ski patrolling is not for everyone… It demands a high level of personal commitment and a great deal of time. Ski patrollers provide a great service to our community. Patrolling gives ski patrollers the opportunity to help others and experience “esprit de corps” and expand a person’s snowsports experience in a meaningful way.

Take a look below at patrollers as they demonstrate toboggan skills!

Patrollers and Toboggan Handling

For more information, please contact the Patrol Director of the patrol you would like to join:
Alpine and Nordic Patrols of the New Jersey Region