SP - Outdoor Adventures Guide (Winter 2026-2027)

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club; Big Sky (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SkyLine Punch Passes

Free Associate Shuttle

Ski Pass or Wellness Bonus

Complimentary shift meals

401k eligibility

Employee housing discounts

ADP LifeMart discounts

End of season Appreciation Day

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club in Big Sky, MT seeks an Outdoor Adventure Guide to support Youth & Outdoor Adventures and Mountain Activities. This role involves leading activities for guests of varying ages and abilities, ensuring safety, and delivering engaging programming in the Montana wilderness.

The ideal candidate will have outdoor guiding experience, knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem, and a robust safety background, including First Aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience guiding naturalist excursions or technical adventures preferred.
• Ability to work with members and guests of all ages.
• Knowledge of Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and local forests preferred.
• Current First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; Fluency in English.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with good/clean record.
• Able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Outdoor Adventure Activities and Events for participants of all ages and abilities.
• Maintain safety and risk management standards in front and back country.
• Guide backcountry programs in the Montana wilderness.
• Maintain knowledge on outdoor skills, safety practices, and local ecology.
• Create positive member experiences through communication and programming.
• Provide instruction for Outdoor Technical Skills and related activities.
• Assist in rental program and maintain equipment.
• Work outside normal hours for early morning and late evening tours.
• Coordinate with other departments on scheduling and events.
• Assist with trail maintenance and use of power tools.
• Drive golf carts, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and ATVs as needed.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Flexible schedule

First Aid/CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Driver's license

Job description

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Seasonal Professional Spanish Peaks, Big Sky, MT, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3378

SUMMARY:

Excellent Service is at the heart of what we do here at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. Our team knows our associates are our best asset, and we treat our associates as we do our members: with kindness, humility, and respect. Spanish Peaks is a private community situated on 3,500 acres nestled at 7,700 feet in stunning Big Sky, Montana. We are about 50 miles away from Bozeman, Belgrade, and West Yellowstone, MT.

The Outdoor Adventure Guide assists with the daily operations of the Youth & Outdoor Adventures Department including but not limited to Youth Programs and Events, Club Activities, and Mountain Activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate Outdoor Adventure Activities & Events for participants of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds.
  • Maintain high standards for safety and risk management both front and back country.
  • Be able to operate independently with minimal supervision in high-risk situations.
  • Be able to effectively guide backcountry programs in the Montana wilderness.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge on outdoor technical skills, safety practices, and local ecology to elevate member experiences on trips and tours.
  • Be able to create positive member experiences through effective communication, confidence in programming, and approachability.
  • Provide basic instruction for Outdoor Technical Skills ranging from lessons, static archery courses, backcountry trips, Yellowstone National Park Tours and more.
  • Assist in rental program and ensure proper maintenance of program equipment. This includes fly fishing equipment, winter nordic and snowshoe equipment and maintaining a fleet of mountain bikes for summer use.
  • Must be able to work outside normal operating hours for early morning and late evening tours.
  • Maintain industry standards for safety, risk management and emergency action specific to outdoor activities.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments on scheduling and events.
• Support in trail maintenance and sign installation for on-site trail system including the use of power tools such as chainsaws, drills and various hand tools.
• Ability to drive golf carts, side-by-sides, dirt bikes, and ATVs as needed to reach remote areas of the property.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working as a guide for naturalist excursions and/or technical adventures preferred.
• Ability to work with members and guests of all ages.
• Knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, Custer & Gallatin National Forest, Beaverhead National Forest (natural history of the area, local flora and fauna) preferred.
• Willingness to develop technical and soft skills in Outdoor Adventures required.
• Current First Aid/AED/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Current Wilderness First Aid / Wilderness First Responder plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Fluency in English.
• Highly organized and flexible.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and relate to people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Self-starter; able to carry out diverse duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to create new Outdoor Adventure Programming and standards.
• Knowledge of hotel, resort and/or club operations preferred.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License with good/clean record.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and Google applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of the job, the Outdoor Adventure Guide is required to be physically active for up to 8 hours a day. The associate must regularly lift and or move up to 30 pounds and sometimes lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. In addition, this individual will need to participate and supervise physical and active sports and games with children and adults. Most activities will require working outdoors, which may be in inclement weather. This position is also required to support trail maintenance projects. This is a highly active position.

Spanish Peaks Mountain Club offers great benefits including:

• 2 SkyLine Punch Passes per month
• Free Associate Shuttle from Big Sky to Spanish Peaks
• Ski Pass or Wellness Bonus (Full time associates only)
• Complimentary shift meals
• 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
• Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
• Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
• End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale