Overview
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE GUIDE
Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility ,and respect. Managed by Montage International, Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 40 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, MT.
SUMMARY:
The Outdoor Adventures Guide assists with the daily operations of the Youth & Outdoor Adventures Department including but not limited to Youth Programs and Events, Club Activities, and Mountain Activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The job duties for this position include, although are not limited to:
● Facilitate Outdoor Adventure Activities & Events for participants of all ages,
ability levels, and backgrounds
● Maintain high standards for safety and risk management both front and back
country
● Be able to operate independently with minimal supervision in high-risk situations
● Be able to effectively guide backcountry programs in the Montana wilderness
● Maintain a high level of knowledge on outdoor technical skills, safety practices,
and local ecology to elevate member experiences on trips and tours
● Be able to create positive member experiences through effective communication,
confidence in programming, and approachability
● Provide basic instruction for Outdoor Technical Skills ranging from lessons, static
archery courses, backcountry trips, Yellowstone National Park Tours and more.
● Assist in rental program and ensure proper maintenance of program equipment.
This includes fly fishing equipment, winter nordic and snowshoe equipment and
maintaining a fleet of mountain bikes for summer use
● 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 on scheduling and events.
● Support in trail maintenance and sign installation for on-site trail system including the use of power tools such as chainsaws, drills and various hand tools
● Ability to drive golf carts, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and ATV’s as needed to reach remote areas of the property
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
● High Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred
● Experience working as a guide for naturalist excursions and/or technical
adventures preferred
● Ability to work with members and guests of all ages
● Knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Custer & Gallatin National
Forest, Beaverhead National Forest (natural history of the area, local flora and
fauna) preferred
● Willingness to develop technical and soft skills in Outdoor Adventures required.
Required Skills:
● Current First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
● Current Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder 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 create new Outdoor Adventure Programming and standards.
About Spanish Peaks Mountain Club
Spanish Peaks Mountain Club - Big Sky Montana
