Employee Recreation Program Manager - Columbia Falls, MT

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Human Resources team in Columbia Falls, the gateway to Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring a Employee Recreation Program Manager to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

Job Summary:Responsible for planning, implementing, and executing recreational activities for Xanterra park employees, ensuring safety and compliance with policies while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. This role involves communication with all levels of staff, promoting events, and maintaining facilities, all while working outdoors in various conditions.

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: early-April through early-October 2025Pay: $19.50/hrSchedule: Typical schedule is 40-48 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

About Columbia Falls:Just west of Glacier National Park lies a collection of communities who proudly welcome millions of visitors each year to the Glacier Gateway area. Columbia Falls - a lively Montana town with many locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, and summer farmers markets - is the ideal home base for exploring Glacier National Park and the 2.4 million acres in Flathead National Forest.

Life in Glacier:

• Employee housing (shared cabin/house) and access to on-property employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Working alongside location management with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Parkwide and location planned recreational activities.
• Leading trips and activities: Planning and prepping before all activities to ensure that all details relevant to the successful operation of the activity have been considered, and successful implementation of the activities and trips.
• Enforcing all applicable policies and rules throughout the activity to ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants, and representing the company in a positive light while on duty.
• Adhere to all Xanterra safety, risk, and environmental policies.
• Safely operating a motor vehicle and complying with all company motor vehicle use policies.
• Publicizing and promoting staff recreation activities: Posting flyers, making announcements, ensuring all employees are aware of the opportunity to participate. During events, helping employees feel connected and comfortable by inclusion and conversation.
• Office Operation: Assisting employees with questions, completing, and recording transactions, collecting, and accounting for any/all fees remitted, issuing, and inspecting rental equipment, promptly and accurately completing any necessary reports.
• Tracking of activities in a timely manner via Smartsheet.
• Communicating daily with Parkwide Management, location management, HR, and employees.
• Facilities and equipment supervision: Cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure safety and proper operation.
• Adhering to all Recreation Program procedures, philosophies, and goals.
• Work outdoors, sometimes under inclement weather conditions.
• Guiding hikes of moderate distances in the outdoors, up and downhill, in various weather conditions. This may include back-country hikes of up to 10 miles at a speed of no less than 2 miles per hour at altitudes of 5,000 feet to 10,000 feet.
• Safely transporting up to a maximum of 15 passengers, in a 15-passenger van for potentially long periods of time.
• Prepare a monthly activity calendar; following approval from the HR Director, the distribution, and posting of the calendar in all employee designated areas.
• Assisting the HR Director with maintaining a strong social media presence.
• Willing to undertake any other tasks.
• Potentially necessary to work holidays, weekends, and outside of regular office hours.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a field related to outdoor education, event planning, employee support, etc.
• Must have a background in handling social media platforms.
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with excellent organizational abilities.
• At least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must pass a DOT medical exam for commercial driver fitness determination.
• Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Windows programs: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of organizing, implementing, and executing programs.
• Flexibility with working conditions, schedules, and facilities.
• Willingness and ability to learn about Glacier National Parks natural environment and share this knowledge.
• Ability to obtain a Wilderness First Aid Certification. Training will be provided.
• People oriented and approachable, always providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to all personnel.

Physical Requirements include:

• Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work with any required chemicals as necessary.
• Must be able to work outdoors, sometimes under inclement weather conditions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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