Outdoor Recreation Lead Overnight Guide - Fall (Part-Time; Seasonal)

Description

Mountain Recreation offers a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters skill building, movement, life skills and fun! Applicants must be enthusiastic, have strong skills in working as a team with coworkers and show strong communication and class management skills.

We are looking for qualified individuals interested in introducing youth to outdoor leadership skills, natural science education, and outdoor recreation in remote outdoor settings during our overnight youth programs that take place in the Colorado National Monument.

Overnight Guides must be passionate about working with youth of varied ages and from diverse backgrounds. As a role model for positive growth, guides will provide the support, safety, and guidance needed for youth to foster an appreciation for nature, learn the skills necessary to participate in overnight outdoor experiences, and become part of a group learning atmosphere.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Lead Overnight Guide

Location: Eagle County, Colorado

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal – Fall

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors. Hours will be flexible to successfully accomplish the duties of the position. Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions. The flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention much or all the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling, and kneeling to deliver equipment and supplies. The nature of the position is physically demanding and stressful, requiring constant safety awareness and attending to a wide variety of participant needs with periods of continuous demand.

Supervision Required: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Supervisor and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator.

Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise part-time and seasonal employees, volunteers, guides in training, program instructors, and campers.

Salary: $15.10/hour, overtime included and will be incurred for overnight trips. Staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.

Benefits: 3.75% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement account, accrued sick leave in accordance with HFWA, access to all three Mountain Recreation facilities and complimentary membership for employee to Gypsum Recreation Center, 20% off discount for employee and immediate family for facility programs, discounted punch cards for immediate family members to Gypsum Recreation Center, student scholarship opportunities, opportunity to sign up for Vail Valley Partnership’s One Valley Healthcare Plan—an affordable healthcare program providing medical coverage for employee’s and their families.

Mountain Recreation believes everyone, including staff, deserves to be healthy and happy through creating a culture of accountability, flexibility, and providing world-class benefits. For more information on employee benefits, check out our website https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Statement of Duties: Deliver and supervise outdoor recreation programs in desired area, providing high quality opportunities for the community in partnership with SOS Outreach.

Examples of Duties:

• Lead multi-day camping field trips for local school groups (4th and 5th graders) to Colorado National Monument including preparation, implementation, cleanup, and debriefing with other field staff. Programs are 3-day or 4-day overnight programs
• Teach students pre-written environmental education lessons and teach the basics of camping, hiking, and climbing.
• Uphold Leave No Trace principles and outdoor recreation desert stewardship practices for you and your group of students.
• Supervise participants in outdoor programs and perform guide duties, including setting up tents, camp cooking for groups, and belaying students.
• Collaborate with parent chaperones, co-guides, teachers, and on-site coordinators to provide a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for campers and fellow staff.
• Manage the safety of all participants around-the-clock while delivering programming focused on introductions to camping,