Snowmobile Guide RETURNING STAFF ONLY - Winter 26-27

Alterra Mountain Company; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Great discounts and pro deals

Job summary

Schweitzer is seeking a part-time seasonal guide to lead snowmobile tours and provide guest safety and instruction on our mountain trails in Idaho. You will perform pre-ride checks, guide guests, and adjust routes based on conditions and guest abilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, offering local history insights, and supporting related operations as needed. Availability on weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Part-time seasonal role requiring weekend/holiday availability.
• Able to perform pre-ride inspections and provide safe instruction to guests.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-ride inspections of machines and trails.
• Instruct guests on snowmobile operation clearly.
• Guide up to 8 snowmobiles and adapt routes to guest abilities and conditions.
• Ensure safety policies are followed during tours.
• Provide basic first aid when required.
• Assist with snow removal and maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Lifting 50lbs+

First aid knowledge

Local history knowledge

Education

Idaho Outfitters and Guides License

American Red Cross First Aid Certification

Tools

Polaris Adventure App

Job description

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status & Salary

Employment Status: Part Time Seasonal

Wage Range: $20.00-28.00

Minimum Age: 18

Background Check Required: Yes

Driver Verification Required: No

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Complete a ‘pre-ride’ inspection of machines and trails to determine safe operations.
• Provide clear and concise orientation and instruction for operation of snowmobile to all guests.
• Act as a guide for up to 8 snowmobiles, gauging abilities, snow conditions, and other SBA tours of the day to determine routes.
• Provide flexibility in tour length, location, and content based on varying degree of experience of guests’ ability while providing assistance where appropriate.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of guest and self.
• Provide local and historical interpretations where appropriate along tour, time dependent.
• Return machines into a ‘ready for service’ condition at the end of each tour.
• Coordinates and communicates frequently with other SBA tours in the field.
• Works in conditions that involve exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures.
• Supports SBA Snowcat Operations as requested by guiding team and operator.
• Works closely with Activities Center for various guest arrival and departure needs.
• Shovel snow around upper lodge location.
• Provide basic diagnosis and repair of minor snowmobile defects while communicating with manager and Shop Maintenance personnel for immediate resolution.
• Provides basic first aid when required.
• Provides backup support for other SBA tours in the field.
• Supports marketing department with gaining media shots throughout the day.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts depending on operational needs.

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications- Will get Idaho Outfitters and Guides License, American Red Cross first aid
• Technical- Polaris Adventure App
• Physical Capabilities- The ability to lift 50lbs+, shovel snow
• Additional- Knowledge of local history

Location

Considered by many as the best skiing in Idaho and the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest, Schweitzer ranks as one of the nation’s top winter destinations with 2,900 acres of incredible terrain thanks to two massive bowls and renowned tree skiing. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle, and only 80 miles from Spokane, WA, Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint, ID and offers breathtaking views of three states, Canada and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille.

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