Activities Manager

Socket.dev; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Mountain Ranch is seeking an Activities Manager to lead our Nordic/Nature department, directing seasonal outdoor programs and a dynamic team. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and guest experiences across trails and activities.

You will manage staffing, ensure equipment readiness, and collaborate with other departments to deliver memorable, well-organized outdoor experiences while adapting to weather and environmental changes.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or management experience, preferably in outdoor recreation, hospitality, guiding, or a related environment.
• Strong outdoor recreation experience, with hiking and skiing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience building employee schedules and coordinating staffing around changing operational demands.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, organize, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Nordic/Nature department and oversee the delivery of seasonal outdoor activities.
• Build and manage department schedules based on reservations, staffing, guide qualifications, and operational needs.
• Lead, coach, train, and hold team members accountable while fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Ensure activities are properly staffed, organized, and prepared for safe and consistent execution.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Ranch trails, terrain, activities, and seasonal conditions.
• Oversee care, organization, maintenance, and timely replacement or purchase of activity equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Outdoor recreation

Scheduling

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reservation/scheduling systems

Job description

Lead the Adventure at Lone Mountain Ranch

The Activities Manager leads Lone Mountain Ranch’s Nordic/Nature department, overseeing the people, programming, and operational details behind the outdoor experiences that connect our guests to the Ranch and surrounding landscape.

This is an active leadership role for someone who understands outdoor recreation and knows how to build a well-organized, accountable, and enthusiastic team. From scheduling guides and maintaining equipment to monitoring trails, supporting permitting requirements, and adapting to changing conditions, the Activities Manager ensures the department is prepared to deliver safe, memorable experiences throughout the season.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Nordic/Nature department and oversee the delivery of seasonal outdoor activities.
• Build and manage department schedules based on reservations, staffing, guide qualifications, and operational needs.
• Lead, coach, train, and hold team members accountable while fostering a positive and productive team environment.
• Ensure activities are properly staffed, organized, and prepared for safe and consistent execution.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Ranch trails, terrain, activities, and seasonal conditions.
• Oversee the care, organization, maintenance, and timely replacement or purchase of activity equipment.
• Monitor trails, signage, activity areas, and other operational resources and coordinate necessary maintenance.
• Maintain department procedures, safety practices, records, and operational documentation.
• Maintain and update documentation necessary for our continued partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and applicable permitting requirements.
• Respond appropriately to changing weather, wildlife, trail, and operating conditions.
• Collaborate across departments to support seamless guest experiences and broader Ranch operations.

Who Thrives Here

You’ll do well in this role if you are an experienced leader who enjoys being outdoors as much as you enjoy building a strong team. You notice the details, stay organized when plans change, and understand that successful outdoor programming depends on preparation, communication, follow-through, and sound judgment.

You’re comfortable balancing schedules, people, equipment, safety, and guest expectations—and you’re willing to step into the operation alongside your team when needed.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous leadership or management experience, preferably in outdoor recreation, hospitality, guiding, or a related environment.
• Strong outdoor recreation experience, with hiking and skiing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience building employee schedules and coordinating staffing around changing operational demands.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, organize, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
• Experience maintaining equipment, operational resources, and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office and scheduling, reservation, or property-management systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely drive in varying seasonal and weather conditions.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of an active outdoor recreation operation, including navigating uneven terrain and lifting and carrying equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and other hours based on seasonal and operational needs.

Why Join Lone Mountain Ranch?

At Lone Mountain Ranch, you’ll be part of a team committed to creating exceptional experiences through genuine hospitality, thoughtful leadership, and pride in our craft. Our work is rooted in the history and character of the Ranch, but we’re always looking for ways to strengthen what we do and how we do it.

This is an opportunity to lead a team, make a meaningful impact on the guest and employee experience, and help carry forward the traditions that have made Lone Mountain Ranch such a special place for generations.