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MOUNTAIN GUIDING OPPORTUNITIES – RAINIER MOUNTAINEERING, INC

We continue to expand our guiding opportunities on Mount Rainier, Mount McKinley, and numerous destinations on all seven continents (including annual expeditions to Everest and Vinson). We are seeking committed professional guides to join our team.

We are currently hiring Certified IFMGA and AMGA Certified Alpine Guides as well as guides who have more than 5 years of alpine / mountaineering guiding experience. In addition to a strong climbing or guiding resume, applicants must have Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Leave No Trace Trainer (LNT), and U.S. Level II (or equivalent) Avalanche certificates. We are also interviewing for entry level guiding positions.

Starting pay ranges from $125 (entry-level) to $250 (Certified IFMGA) per day, depending on experience and certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, a flexible schedule, a solid work opportunity, and housing. Go to http://www.rmiguides.com/about/employment.php for more information and to submit an employment packet.

Contact:
Alex Van Steen
888.892.5462
alex@rmiguides.com

Posted 12.8.09

Mountain Guide Position
Timberline Mountain Guides, INC

We will be hiring at least one full time Guide for the 2010 spring and summer season in the Oregon Cascades and Smith Rock State Park. Prospective applicants should be a graduate of the AMGA Rock Guide Course or the AMGA Alpine Guides Course and possess current WFR/CPR training. We have a fairly relaxed organization, pay well and rely heavily on the strengths of our guides. We also have one of the only mechanized mountaineering operations in the US. Opportunities for financial assistance for AMGA coursework are available.

The position would be from early May through the end of July, possibly longer. If interested please contact:
Pete Keane at 541 -312- 9242
pete@timberlinemtguides.com

Posted 10.6.09

Job Announcement: Spot Climbing School Program Director

Description:
Manage, grow/develop, and continually refine all aspects of the Spot Climbing School’s indoor instruction and outdoor guiding in a creative and business-savvy manner to deliver world-class experiences and growth opportunities to our clientele.

Specifically the Program Director will:

  • Manage and screen participant enrollment in indoor and outdoor programs
  • Ensure profitability of individual programs through careful analysis of costs and revenues. Manage budgets and strategic growth of the business.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote enrollment in programs
  • Serve as Human Resources Manager for the Climbing School including: staffing, hiring, and training instructors, guides, and climbing coaches for all indoor and outdoor programs
  • Orchestrate the flow of the Assistant Program Director, Head Coach, Head Guide, and up to twenty instructors/guides
  • Support and encourage development of professional career opportunities for staff
  • Serve as Chief Administrative Risk Manager for the Spot Climbing School including writing policy and procedures for operation
  • Secure permits for operation of outdoor programs

Desired Prerequisites/Useful Experience

  • Significant experience in climbing gym and/or guiding industry; ideally as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director or Head Guide (submit an institutional instructing/guiding history in addition to resume)
  • Trained and experienced with institutional climbing systems and risk management
  • Professional climbing experience (5 years at minimum) and formal experience teaching climbing to others
  • Formal AMGA, NOLS, and/or Outward Bound climbing instruction training
  • Certification in Wilderness Medicine
  • Applicant is ideally able to instruct 90% of The Spot’s program offerings upon hire
  • Strong communication (oral, written, and e-mail), coordination, and facilitation skills
  • Strong Microsoft computer application skills: Excel, Outlook, Word, etc

Position Terms

  • Applicant must be willing to commit a full year (minimum) to this position
  • Accepting Apps through July 15th (will hire the right applicant ASAP)
  • Pay $12-18/hr (rate dependant upon experience, salary terms negotiable)
  • Vacation, Insurance, & other benefits available

Posted: 6.3.09