Outdoor Adventure Guide | Spanish Peaks Mountain Club (Winter Seasonal)

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Outdoor Adventures Guide
SUMMARY:
Outdoor Adventures Guide assists with the daily operations of the Youth & Outdoor Adventures Department including backcountry guiding in technical activities encompassing Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing and more. The Outdoor Adventures Guide also assists with trail maintenance for our on-site trails.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate Outdoor Adventure Activities & Events for participants of all ages, ability level and background
• Maintain high standards for safety and risk management both front and back country
• Be able to operate independently with minimal supervision in high-risk situations
• Be able to effectively guide backcountry programs in the Montana wilderness
• Maintain a high level of knowledge on outdoor technical skills, safety practices and local ecology to elevate member experiences on trips & tours
• Be able to create positive member experiences through effective communication, confidence in programming and approachability
• Provide basic instruction for Outdoor Technical Skills ranging from Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowshoeing, Yellowstone Tours, Backcountry Risk Management and more.
• Support trail maintenance initiatives on-site for clearing trails, installing new signage and packing in snowshoe trails for membership.
• Assist in rental program and ensure proper maintenance of program equipment. This includes fly fishing equipment, winter nordic and snowshoe equipment, biathlon equipment, backcountry ski gear, ice climbing equipment, and other various winter outdoor equipment.
• Must be able to work outside normal operating hours for early morning and late evening tours
• Maintain industry standards for safety, risk management and emergency action specific to outdoor activities.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments..
• Support in trail maintenance and sign installation for our on-site trail system
  • This includes handling power tools such as chainsaws, drills and various hand tools
  • This also includes driving snowmobiles, side by sides, dirt bikes and ATV's as needed to remote areas of the property

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working as a guide for naturalist excursions and/or technical adventures preferred, specifically ice climbing, nordic skiing, biathlon and backcountry skiing.
• Knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Custer & Gallatin National Forest, Beaverhead National Forest (natural history of the area, local flora and fauna) preferred
• Willingness to develop technical and soft skills in Outdoor Adventures required.
• Current First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
  • Current WFA/WFR a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Fluency in English.
• Highly organized and flexible
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to create new Outdoor Adventure Programming and standards.
• Knowledge of hotel, resort and/or club operations preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekend, evenings, and holidays
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Google applications
• WFA/WFR Preferred
• Avi Certifications Preferred - certifications can be provided.
• Ice Climbing experience preferred
• Nordic Experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of the job, the Outdoor Adventure Guide is required to be physically active for up to 8 hours a day. The associate must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. In addition, this individual will need to participate and supervise physical and active sports and games with children and adults. Most activities will require working outdoors, which may be in inclement weather. This position is also required to support trail maintenance projects. This is a highly active position.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.