Outdoor Adventure Guide - Winter Season

Who We Are: At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

Perks & Benefits:

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

POSITION SUMMARY:

Outdoor Adventure guides provide an opportunity to Venture Out with our guests. Guides will use their local knowledge and expertise to create amazing experiences for guests outside of traditional skiing products. Guides will work together with their team to create safe, fun, and exceptional employee and guest experiences. Part-time guides will help lead a variety of tours including snowshoe, SnoGo, uphill, skiing or riding, and night tours. Guides should have a familiarity with Winter Park Resort and the local area. Guides will be expected to have availability each week during the season and may be required to work evening hours to accommodate night tours.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent guest experiences, be able to share local interpretation
• Be available and flexible with an on-call schedule
• Attend all department trainings and be able to operate autonomously
• Understand all safety procedures. Assist in first aid when needed.
• Follow all department and resort policies and procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience skiing/riding at Winter Park Resort
• Management and leadership experience
• First Aid and CPR Certified
• Willingness to work outdoors and work a varied schedule of weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Willingness to work in a team environment with an emphasis on employee and guest experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required

WAGE:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

hourly pay range: $18.00 - $19.00

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc.
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Winter Park Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Winter Park Resort positions accept applications for a minimum of 3 business days from the posting date listed above. This position is open and still accepting applications.