Outdoor Pursuits Guide

Homewood Mountain Resort

Job Title: Outdoor Pursuits Guide
Department: Outdoor Pursuits
Location: Homewood Mountain Resort
Reports to: Outdoor Pursuits Director
Employment Type: Part-Time Seasonal

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Job Summary

This role is responsible for leading guests in a wide range of on-mountain and backcountry activities creating extraordinary experiences while ensuring safety and fun. Guides deliver both instructional and adventure-based programming across skiing snowboarding snowshoeing hiking snowcat and UTV tours and other outdoor recreation offerings. Backcountry-qualified guides additionally lead off-piste and backcountry trips through avalanche terrain.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Embody and promote Homewoods culture of exceptional guest service teamwork innovation sustainability and fun.

• Lead and guide guests in outdoor activities ensuring safety and enjoyment in all conditions.

• Create immersive experiences educating coaching and entertaining participants.

• Execute both instructional and recreational programs including snow sports snowshoeing hiking cat skiing tours ATV/UTV tours and select fun & games activities (archery axe throwing cornhole etc.).

• Demonstrate and train others in safe practices for all activities offered.

• Assess risks and make real-time decisions to maintain safety for members guests and staff.

• Safely transport members and guests to and from activities via company vehicle ATV/UTV chairlifts and snowcat as appropriate.

• Attend department meetings and training as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties:

• Current AED First Aid and CPR certifications (or ability to obtain prior to start).

• Strong skiing or snowboarding ability in variable terrain.

• Multiple seasons teaching or guiding skiing/snowboarding and leading outdoor recreation activities.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Commitment to professional appearance positive attitude and guest-focused service.

• Must be at least 18 years old legally able to work in the U.S. and meet criminal background standards.

Certifications and Levels:

• Level 1 Resort Guide

• Professional Snow Sports instruction or coaching (PSIA-AASI USSA USASA certifications or equivalent).

• Recreation Avalanche Qualifications (AIARE L1 L2 Rescue Course).

• Level 2 Backcountry Guide

• Professional Snow Sports instruction coaching or mountain guiding certifications (PSIA-AASI USSA USASA AMGA IFMGA or equivalent).

• Professional Avalanche Qualifications (A3 / AIARE Pro 1-2 or equivalent).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Outdoor leadership recreation management or related higher education preferred.

• Level 1 Resort Guide

• 2 years in outdoor recreation leadership.

• 4 seasons teaching skiing or snowboarding.

• Familiarity with guided resort and near-boundary activities and general outdoor recreation programming.

• Level 2 Backcountry Guide

• 5 years in outdoor recreation leadership and professional guiding.

• Advanced skiing/snowboarding in off-piste and avalanche terrain.

• Experience with route planning avalanche forecasting and leading complex backcountry tours.

• Experience guiding for snowcat tours and backcountry ski/splitboard tours.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme weather conditions including cold wind snow and high elevation.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; frequent lifting carrying bending and prolonged periods of standing or moving.

• Ability to hike 25 miles in variable alpine/backcountry terrain.

• Ability to work ski/snowboard in challenging conditions.

• Long or irregular work shifts may be required including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays.

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a high-functioning team in dynamic outdoor settings.

Equipment Used (Optional)

• Skiing / snowboarding and snowshoe equipment

• Recreation activity equipment (archery axe throwing cornhole etc.)

• Snowcat / tracked vehicles (if qualified)

• ATV / UTV

Why Homewood

Great Views Great Vibes Less Stress. At Homewood were doing things a little differently. Here our guests are more than another face in the lift line and our team members are more than a name on a spreadsheet. We are creating intimate experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. Were building a community and we want you to join us.

Perks & Benefits

• Homewood Season Pass for each full-time employee.

• Homewood Season Pass for each full-time employees spouse and dependents.

• Buddy Tickets - Up to 6 non-peak daily lift tickets at 50% of the days rate

• Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons when available

• Access to ski/snowboard rentals (demos at a discount) for recreational use on the mountain when available and not-on duty.

• 50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Homewood

• Discount at Homewood Mountain Resort operated retail stores starting at 25%

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)