Outdoor Recreation Overnight Programs Lead Guide (Full Time; Seasonal)

Description

You are welcome at Mountain Rec for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what keeps you active. Recreation is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our organization, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way we PLAY. 

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.

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.

Benefits:

• 3.75% contribution to 401a account and accrued sick leave according to the HFWA.
• Eligible for a $1/hr incentive if they are Spanish/English bilingual and can pass the language competency test.
• Free membership to all Mountain Recreation facilities –full gym, aquatics center, gymnastics area, sports programming, climbing towers, showers/locker rooms, and 20% Mountain Recreation programming for you and your family.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification partial reimbursement program offered for eligible employees.
• Pro Deals on outdoor industry brands.
• Opportunity to receive a $200 End of Season Bonus 

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

Schedule: Full-time Seasonal; April - September

Salary: $165/day. Hourly preparation work $14.76/hr

Benefits include: 3.75% contribution to 401a account and accrued sick leave according to the HFWA. Every employee receives a membership to all Mountain Recreation facilities. For more information on benefits, check out our website at https://mountainrec.org/benefits-overview/

Location: Eagle County, Colorado

For more information about this position please contact Kaili Schroeder at Kschroeder@mountainrec.org.

Reports To: Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mountain Recreation Outdoor Recreation Coordinator and Outdoor Recreation Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised: May directly supervise part-time and other seasonal employees, volunteers, chaperones, instructors, and campers.

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.

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

Examples of Duties:  

• Lead multi-day camping and backpacking trips for groups of 10-12 youth per group (8 – 18 years old) in front and backcountry settings with a co-guide, including preparation, implementation, cleanup, and debriefing with other field staff. Programs range from 1-day programs to overnight programs as long as 4 days/3 nights. 
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