On Call Winter Outdoor Adventure Guide

SUMMARY:

Silvertip Adventure Company is looking for an experienced Outdoor Adventure Guide to run winter Adventure tours in Big Sky, Montana. Silvertip Adventure Company offers elevated Snowshoe, Cross Country Ski and Backcountry Skiing tours. For more information on Silvertip Adventure Company please review our website, silvertipadventurecompany.com

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 programs
• Inspect Snowshoe, Nordic & Backcountry Ski Equipment as needed
• Be able to operate independently with minimal supervision in high-risk situations
• Be able to effectively guide and instruct winter programs in high elevation, mountainous terrain
• 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 guest experiences through effective communication, confidence in programming and approachability
• Provide basic instruction for Outdoor Technical Skills ranging from Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, and Snowshoeing.
• Guide and instructs groups and individuals backcountry skiing, nordic skiing and snowshoeing programs. 
• Assist in proper gear fitment, sizing and in-field adjustments as needed.
• 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
• This position does not include housing or employer sponsored housing. 
• This position is an on call position as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed a Recreational Level Avy 2 or professional equivalent course
• High Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working as a guide for naturalist excursions and/or technical adventures preferred, specifically nordic skiing, biathlon and snowshoeing trips. 
• Knowledge of the local ecosystem preferred
• 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 contribute to the development of new Outdoor Adventure Programming and standards.
• Knowledge of hotel, resort and/or club operations preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekend, evenings, and holidays
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Google applications

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. All activities will require working outdoors, which may be in inclement weather and backcountry situations. This is a highly active position.