Winter Guide — Ski, Backcountry ski & Snowshoes

Twoja Norwegia; Voss; Hybrid; NOK 420.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Autonomy to shape your position

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Outdoor Norway in Voss seeks a Winter Guide specializing in snowshoeing and backcountry ski adventures to deliver signature winter experiences in the Voss region.

The role requires proven guiding experience, strong winter safety knowledge, and excellent English communication. You will lead day tours, assess conditions, brief guests, and ensure a high standard of guest care in challenging winter terrain.

Qualifikationen

• Must have proven guiding experience in backcountry skiing and/or snowshoeing.
• Knowledge of winter safety, avalanche awareness, route finding, and weather forecasting a plus.
• Certifications relevant to winter guiding or ski instruction are a plus.
• Excellent communication in English; Norwegian or other languages are a plus.
• Physically fit to lead in challenging winter terrain and conditions.
• Passion for nature, outdoor adventure, sustainability, and guest experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing weather, guest needs, and terrain.

Aufgaben

• Uphold the mission: We create great memories for our guests.
• Ensure trips run safely and on time.
• Lead snowshoeing and backcountry skiing tours (day tours) including planning and guiding.
• Assess snow, weather, risk, and terrain for safe decisions.
• Share knowledge of Voss' nature, environment, and culture.
• Brief and equip guests (gear checks, safety gear, clothing).
• Deliver outstanding guest experience and adapt to participants' ability.
• Maintain safety procedures and handle incidents if they occur.
• Maintain and care for equipment; report damages.

Kenntnisse

Backcountry skiing

Snowshoeing

Winter safety

English communication

Physical fitness

Guest experience

Adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

As a Winter Guide specializing in snowshoeing and backcountry ski adventures, you will play a key role in delivering Outdoor Norway’s signature winter experiences in the majestic landscapes around Voss.

Hva vi ser etter

Qualifications:

• Proven guiding experience in backcountry skiing and/or snowshoeing, or equivalent guiding experience.

• Knowledge of winter safety, including avalanche awareness, route finding, weather forecasting is a big plus.

• Certifications relevant for winter guiding or ski instruction is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Norwegian or other languages are a plus.

• Physically fit; able to lead in challenging winter terrain and conditions.

• Passion for nature, outdoor adventure, sustainability, and delivering high standard of guest experience.

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing weather, guest needs, and terrain conditions.

Arbeidsoppgaver

Key Responsibilities:

• First and foremost, uphold our mission: "We create great memories for our guests"

• Ensure the trip is run in a safe and timely manner

• Lead snowshoes and backcountry skiing tours (day tours), including route planning, guiding, safety, and guest care.

• Assess snow, weather, risk, and terrain to make safe decisions.

• Provide excellent guidance by sharing knowledge of Voss' nature, environment, and cultural context.

• Ensure guests are well equipped and briefed (gear checks, safety gear, clothing).

• Deliver outstanding guest experience, responsiveness, friendly interaction, and adapt experience to participants' ability.

• Maintain first-aid, safety, and emergency procedures; handle incidents if they occur.

• Maintain and care for equipment; report damage/needs.

Vi tilbyr

What we offer:

• Role designed in collaboration to align with your expertise and experience

• Being part of an international team consisting of driven and motivated colleagues

• Competitive salary

• Continuity and growth opportunities within Outdoor Norway

• A challenging learning environment that offers the autonomy to shape your own position

• Enjoying a lively and inclusive team atmosphere with plenty of laughter and team events