Outdoor Recreation Lead Overnight Guide

Description

Mountain Recreation Outdoor Programs offer a fun, exciting environment to our participants and staff alike; one that fosters opportunities for expanding our outdoor knowledge, learning new skills, and enjoying the outdoors! Applicants must be enthusiastic and love working outdoors with children, enjoy being part of a team-focused environment, and have strong communication and group 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 and White River National Forest.

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.

See Outdoor Recreation Day Camps Lead application on the website if interested in leading day camps programs for youth.

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POSITION DETAILS

Job Title: Outdoor Recreation Lead Overnight Guide

Location: Eagle County, Colorado

Schedule: Part-Time; Seasonal 

• Option 1: Early-May – Late-September
• Option 2: Early June – Mid-August
• Option 3: A combination of Option 1 and 2

Work Environment: Works indoors and outdoors. Work hours will vary, including evening hours, weekends, and holidays. 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. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends, and multi-day trips. 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. Nature of the position is physically demanding and may be 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: $16.00/hour, opportunity for overtime pay on overnight trips. Staff in this position are eligible for a $1/hour incentive for Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test. Eligible seasonal employees in good standing have the opportunity to earn an end-of-season bonus of up to $200. WFA/WFR Incentive Program – partial reimbursement of funds given towards certifications (eligibility requirements apply).

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, pro deals on outdoor industry brand-named gear through ExpertVoice, 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: Lead groups of youth ages 7-10 and 11-14 years old in outdoor recreation activities including backpacking, camping, environmental education, and rock climbing with an Assistant Guide. Overnight programs range from 3 days, 2 nights to 4 days, 3 nights. Group sizes are 10-12