Mountain Tour Guide

Alterra Mountain Company; Utah; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Solitude season pass for you and

Discounts on Solitude lift tickets

Discounts on food, rentals, retail, &

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Solitude Mountain Resort is seeking a Mountain Tour Guide to lead engaging and informative tours on the mountain, including winter geology tours and summer experiences. You will welcome guests, provide educational materials, and ensure safety and a positive guest experience.

Highlights include leading geology tours, nighttime stargazing, and coordinating with operations to run smooth tours while maintaining an inclusive atmosphere for all visitors.

Qualifications

• Requirements: Ski or snowboard at an intermediate or advanced level
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Efficient verbal communication skills
• Must work in varying weather conditions
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines
• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all guests, ensuring a positive experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided tours focused on the geological history of the resort area.
• Ensure a safe and informative experience for all guests.
• Provide guests with maps, handouts, and other educational resources as appropriate.
• Lead nighttime stargazing tours
• Encourage questions and provide informative, engaging answers that enhance the guest experience.
• Keep track of all guests during tours and ensure everyone’s safety
• Communicate with resort operations and other staff to ensure tours are conducted smoothly

Job description

Seasonal
JOB TITLE: Mountain Tour Guide

DIVISION: Events

REPORTS TO: Public Events Manager

LOCATION: On Mountain

CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal/ Part-Time/ Hourly

POSITION:

Mountain Tour Guides will lead visitors on engaging and informative tours, including geology tours in the winter, and staring in the summer.

Requirements:

• Ski or snowboard at an intermediate or advanced level
• Available to work weekends and holidays
• Efficient verbal communication skills
• Must work in varying weather conditions
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines
• Create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all guests, ensuring a positive experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead guided tours focused on the geological history of the resort area.
• Ensure a safe and informative experience for all guests.
• Provide guests with maps, handouts, and other educational resources as appropriate.
• Lead nighttime stargazing tours
• Encourage questions and provide informative, engaging answers that enhance the guest experience.
• Keep track of all guests during tours and ensure everyone’s safety
• Communicate with resort operations and other staff to ensure tours are conducted smoothly

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
Solitude Mountain Resort is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Company to recruit, hire, train, assign, promote, and transfer the best qualified individual for each job opening and provide such employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, nationality, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. The Company makes all employment decisions, including selection, training, job assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and access to benefits without regard to these protected statuses. Solitude Mountain Resort also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Perks of Working Here:

Work & Play in the Mountains:

• Embrace the stunning Wasatch Mountains.
• Connect with fellow mountain enthusiasts.

Benefits:

• Access to select Alterra Mountain Company Destinations.
• Free Solitude season pass for you and eligible dependents.
• Discounts on solitude lift tickets for friends and family.
• Discounts on food, rentals, retail, and lessons.

Other Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for eligible employees
• Pro deals with outdoor brands.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• Free counseling service through Employee Assistance Program.

Tagged as: Education .