DOG SLED TOUR GUIDE

Job Title: Dog Sledding Guide

Location: Steamboat Springs, CO
Seasonal Position: Winter (Full-time, through March or mid-April)

About Grizzle-T Dog Sledding

Grizzle-T Dog Sledding offers an unforgettable Learn to Mush dog sledding adventure in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional dog sledding tours in a beautiful, rugged environment. We value teamwork, customer service, and above all, a genuine love for dogs.

Job Overview:

As a Dog Sledding Guide at Grizzle-T, you will be responsible for leading guests on thrilling dog sledding tours through the snow-covered trails. Your primary goal is to provide a safe, fun, and memorable experience for our guests while caring for the dogs and guests, and ensuring their well-being. This is an outdoor, physically demanding role that requires dedication, a strong work ethic, and excellent customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide Dog Sledding Tours: Lead guests (ages 2 to 90) on dog sledding trips through the scenic winter landscape, ensuring safety, enjoyment, and engagement.
• Dog Care: Handle and care for a kennel of sled dogs, including feeding, grooming, and ensuring their comfort and well-being before and after tours.
• Teamwork: Work closely with fellow guides to support each other, including managing the kennel, preparing the dogs, hooking up teams, and handling equipment.
• Customer Service: Provide outstanding, friendly service to all guests, answering questions, sharing knowledge about the dogs and the area, and ensuring guests have a memorable experience.
• Physical Tasks: Perform physically demanding tasks such as running with the dogs, lifting heavy buckets of food, driving snowmobiles and working in cold and snowy conditions.
• Safety & Professionalism: Maintain a high standard of safety for both guests and dogs. Ensure that all tours are conducted professionally and responsibly.

Requirements:

• Passion for Dogs: A love for dogs and working with animals is a must!
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including running, lifting, and working in snow and cold temperatures.
• Customer Service Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating positive, memorable experiences for guests.
• Commitment: Must be available for the entire winter season (through at least the end of March, most likely through mid-April depending on snow conditions).
• Reliability: Dependable and punctual with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to the job site.
• Work Schedule: Flexible schedule, with shifts that may vary each week. You must be available to work weekends, holidays, and other peak periods as required.
• First Aid / CPR / WFR certification

Bonus (but not required):

• Previous guiding or outdoor experience is a plus.
• Experience working with animals or in a physically demanding role is also beneficial.

Benefits:

• Hourly Pay Tips: Generous tips from guests once tours begin.
• Guide Housing Available: seasonal housing options for out-of-town employees.
• Outdoor Adventure: Spend your days in the beautiful winter landscape of Steamboat Springs, working with an incredible team and amazing dogs.
• Training Provided: On-the-job training to ensure you are prepared for all aspects of the job.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience, why you’re passionate about working with dogs, and why you would be a great fit for the Grizzle-T team.

email: info@steamboatdogsledding
call: 970-870-1782.

Grizzle-T Dog & Sled Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.steamboatdogsledding.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Tips

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17