Instructor and Guide

American Alpine Institute Ltd; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Alpine Institute Ltd is looking for full-time seasonal and year-round guides in Bellingham, Washington. Candidates will participate in a 3-week training period each May and may guide in diverse locations such as the Desert Southwest and Northwest.

Applicants must meet specific qualifications including climbing abilities and AMGA certifications. This is a unique opportunity to work in various challenging environments while assisting climbers.

Skills

Ability to work well with people

Ability to articulate ideas and concepts

Ability to lead steep ice comfortably

Ability to lead traditional rock comfortably

Minimum of five Grade III climbs

Familiarity with a full range of protective systems

Wilderness First Responder Certification

CPR Certification

Ability to evaluate subjective and objective hazards

Significant experience in the mountains

Education

AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification or Higher

AMGA Alpine discipline program

Job description

We accept full-time seasonal and full-time year-round guide applications between November 1st and January 31 of each year. Most new full-time seasonal and full-time year-round guides participate in a 3-week guide training period, which usually takes place in early May. Occasionally, we have open positions in the Desert Southwest for rock climbing guides and in the Northwest for AIARE Avalanche Instructors.

• Ability to work well with people
• Ability to articulate ideas and concepts as well as clearly demonstrate specific skills
• Ability to lead steep ice comfortably and in good form (strongly preferred)
• bility to lead traditional rock comfortably at a minimum level of 5.9 (5.10 or higher strongly preferred)
• Minimum of five Grade III climbs
• Familiarity with a full range of protective systems
• Wilderness First Responder Certification or equivalent
• CPR Certification
• Ability to evaluate subjective and objective hazards
• Significant experience in the mountains

AMGA / Previous Work History Requirements

• AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Certification or Higher
• Ideal candidates will have completed a program in the AMGA Alpine discipline. However, if you have not, we will still accept your application for review.