Guiding Opportunities
Multi-Sport (Climbing, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mt. Biking) Guides Wanted
Position Title: Multi-Sport Guide -Climbing, Backpacking, Kayaking, Mt. Biking
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California, Yosemite, Lassen, Sequoia
Outdoor Adventure Club (www.outdooradventureclub.com)is expanding its guiding staff and encourages qualified candidates to apply.
The Outdoor Adventure Club has been organizing and executing excellent outdoor adventures since 1996. We have an emphasis in rock climbing, backpacking and hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. We operate all over northern California, including the Bay Area, Yosemite, Tahoe, Lassen, Sequoia, and Pinnacles.
The ideal candidate possesses a valid Wilderness First Responder certification and American Mountain Guides Association training as either a Top Rope Site Manager or Single Pitch Instructor. The ideal candidate will also have leadership experience in at least two the following areas:
- Rock climbing
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Backcountry skiing/snowboarding
- Sea Kayaking
- Surfing
Additionally, you should have excellent people skills, and a solid understanding of customer service. Access to reliable transportation is a necessity. Being able to cook in the woods is a big plus, too!
Outdoor Adventure Club guides are responsible for planning, prepping for, and executing exceptional outdoor adventures, primarily for adults. Our trips are primarily on weekends, both day trips and overnight adventures. Our trips take place throughout northern California, as well as international destinations in Peru, Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Russia, and Africa.
Employment is steady and seasonal, now through September or October, possibly leading to year round employment. The regular "work week" is Friday-Sunday, and guiding work is available every weekend. Additional hours/days are available midweek to fill administrative roles, as well.
Candidates with an abundance of personal experience in the outdoors, but no training or certifications are encouraged to apply as well. There are opportunities for "guides in training" to build leadership experience through the Outdoor Adventure Club.
The "corporate culture" of the Outdoor Adventure Club is not very corporate, but is very professional. We recognize that interesting, free-spirited personalities are drawn to guiding, and we do our best to be as flexible as possible with scheduling. We encourage our guides to pursue their personal outdoor goals while employed by the Outdoor Adventure Club.
Compensation ranges from $100-$150/day for lead guides. Additional benefits include access to pro-forms, use of OAC rental equipment, and opportunities to participate in great OAC trips. Additional benefits, including paid vacations and training scholarships are available to guides who show a commitment to the organization by guiding consistently for more than one year.
To apply, contact us at jobs@OutdoorAdventureClub.com. Please include a resume of your experience and training.
Richard Bothwell
Outdoor Adventure Club
1750 Montgomery St, suite 1119
San Francisco, CA 94111
www.outdooradventureclub.com
Posted 5.1.08
Lead Guide Opportunities – Rainier Mountaineering, Inc
We have expanded our guiding opportunities on Mount Rainier, Mount McKinley, and numerous destinations on all seven continents, including annual expeditions to Everest and Cho Oyu.
We are 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.
Starting pay ranges from $175 to $250 per day, depending on experience and certifications. Visit http://www.rmiguides.com/about/employment.html for more information and to request an employment packet.
Contact:
Alex Van Steen
888-892-5462
alex@rmiguides.com
Posted 5.1.08
OUTDOOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR and CLIMBING PROGRAMS COORDINATOR — St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University seeks a climber to fill the recurring, nine-month (Aug. 15-May 15) position of Assistant Director in the Outdoor Program. The Outdoor Program provides quality outdoor recreational and educational programming to the campus community, both locally in the Adirondack Mountains and throughout North America. Position responsibilities include supervision, management and continued development of an indoor climbing facility, and local and expedition-style climbing programs. The position requires leading novice and experienced students on appropriate climbing and mountaineering courses as well as monitoring on-site and field risk management. Administrative duties of the Outdoor Program include managing budgets, training and managing student workers, marketing courses and events, and planning logistics for weekend and extended courses.
Candidates must have a B.A. or B.S. and be WFR certified. Professional certifications from appropriate organizations are desirable. Professional experience with organizations such as NOLS, Outward Bound or similar programs including college outdoor programs is preferred. Experience is required leading and instructing multi-pitch climbs, teaching a full climbing curriculum indoors and outdoors, managing daily operations of the climbing wall, leading extended wilderness trips, and teaching outdoor leadership. For complete overview of programs currently offered, see the Outdoor Program website at www.stlawu.edu/outdoor.
Candidates should submit a letter of application, a resume, outdoor resume, and the names and addresses for three current references to: Phil Royce, Outdoor Program, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617 or email to proyce@mail.stlawu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
St. Lawrence University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For more information please visit SLU’s homepage at www.stlawu.edu.
Posted 3.27.08
Big Red Cats Catskiing and riding – Looking for Alpine/Ski guides For Winter 2008/2009
We would like to meet candidates in March this year (2008) for more information call 1.250.362.2271 or e-mail: ski@bigredcats.com
Posted 3.19.08
Mountain Guides Wanted - - 2008 Season
SWS Mountain Guides (aka Sierra Wilderness Seminars ) is based in Mt. Shasta, CA,with operations throughout California with an emphasis on Mt. Shasta and Mt. Whitney. We have positions available for both experienced and entry level alpine guides. Good people skills is a must along with a current Wilderness First Responder certification. AMGA course work, LNT, & Avalanche Courses Level I through level III is a definite plus. We offer a relaxed working atmosphere, a flexible schedule, and competitive wages.
Contact
David Cressman
President/ Co-Director
SWS Mountain Guides
1.888.797.6867
www.swsmtns.com
posted 3.19.08
AAI seeks Aspirant Guides for work in the Alps
The American Alpine Institute is seeking AMGA Aspirant Guides for work in the French and Swiss Alps throughout July, August and early September 2008. Assignments are working with AAI's IFMGA certified guides, mainly in the Chamonix/Mont Blanc area and on the Matterhorn and other peaks near Zermatt. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Call 360-671-1505 or email Dunham Gooding, Director: dgooding@aai.cc
Posted 3.18.08
Guiding Opportunities: Moab, UT
Moab, UT climbing and canyoneering guide service is looking for one full-time guide and one full-time guide/manager. Both positions require ability to lead trad to 5.10; canyoneering experience helpful. Current WOFR required. Completion of an AMGA course prefered. Must be willing and able to master desert interpretive skills. Season runs March thru Oct.
For More Information Call:
435.259.3317
Posted 2.27.08
Seeking Climbing Guides: Come work and play in the beautiful Black Hills.
Guide our guests in the Needles of Custer State Park, and up the cracks of Devils Tower. Looking for both experienced and aspiring guides. Willingness to smile, have fun and please our guests is required! Please check us out at www.sylvanrocks.com
Contact:
Daryl Stisser
605.484.7585
sylvan@sylvanrocks.com
Posted 2.27.08
Alpine and Rock Guide needed for 2008 in the Sierra Nevada.
Sierra Mountain Center is a small company based in Bishop and we have two alpine and or rock guide openings for 2008. Although many Sierra climbs are rock the context is an alpine environment and takes alpine training or certification. This position is possibly year round. Current WFR required and certification, avalanche training, LNT pluses.
Apprentice position; ideal for someone starting their guiding career and to gain experience. An AMGA rock or alpine course is the basic training required. This position is for summer only.
Contact:
SP Parker: sp@sierramountaincenter.com or PO Box 95, Bishop, CA 93515
You can also set up an interview for the annual meeting in the Valley
Rock Climbing Guide Wanted
Currently Certified AMGA Rock Guide or Rock Instructor wanted for full time work at Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming during the months of May through September. We are a small guiding and instruction service. Our guiding is strictly 1-on-1 or 1-on-2. We provide you fine housing, good wages and plenty of guiding and instruction work. Come and feel the power of the Tower. Climb and guide the classic cracks of Devils Tower for a season. Work with fine, friendly folks at Devils Tower Lodge.
Contact:
888.314.5267 or frank@devilstowerlodge.com
www.devilstowerlodge.com and www.devilstowerclimbing.com
Bed & Breakfast Hostess Wanted
Help manage and hostess a small (4 room) Bed & Breakfast at the base of Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming. Our season is May through September. Smiles, social skills, a few good recipes and a strong desire to show love and care to our guests are all required. Your benefits include housing, meals, wages, all the climbing that you want (after chores are done) and a strong sense of family.
Contact:
888.314.5267 or frank@devilstowerlodge.com
www.devilstowerlodge.com and www.devilstowerclimbing.com
Female Rock Climbing Guide Wanted
Female rock climbing guide wanted for full time work at Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon during the months of July and August. Part time work is available in June. Minimum requirements: completion of AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course, current Wilderness First Responder and you must be able to lead trad.
Contact:
541.548.5137 or send resume to ascent@goclimbing.com
Rock Climbing Guide Wanted
Rock climbing guide wanted to work at Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon during the months of July and August. Some work is available in June. Minimum requirements: completion of AMGA Top Rope Site Manager Course, current Wilderness First Responder and you must be able to lead trad.
Contact:
541.548.5137 or send resume to ascent@goclimbing.com
Summer Work Available With Outward Bound Wilderness
Want to spend the summer outdoors in either the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, The Sierras of California or on the rivers and mountains of Oregon? We are still hiring instructors for the summer season. We are particularly looking for mountaineers and river rafters, if you have both skill sets that is even better. If you have a love of the outdoors and a desire to share that with novices, whilst teaching them the skills they need to be comfortable on an extended backcountry trip then check out our website and down load an application.
http://www.outwardboundwilderness.com/field_jobs.html
Contact:
Scott Joy, HR/Staffing Coordinator 720.497.2394 or sjoy@outwardbound.org
910 Jackson St, Golden, CO 80401
Mountain Guide Wanted - Spring 2008
Timberline Mountain Guides, Inc. is a small company of guides located in Bend, Oregon. We will be hiring one person for our staff for this coming spring/summer season in the Oregon Cascades and at Smith Rock State Park. We provide guides with a fairly relaxed work environment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision is required. Other requirements include successful completion of the AMGA Alpine Guide Course and WFR certification.
Contact:
Pete Keane at 541.312.9242 or info@timberlinemtguides.com
Seeking Climbing Guides
Come work and play in the beautiful Black Hills. Guide our guest in the Needles of Custer State Park, and up the cracks of Devils Tower. Looking for both experienced and aspiring guides. Willingness to smile, have fun and please our guest is required! Please check us out at www.sylvanrocks.com and get in touch with Daryl Stisser — sylvan@sylvanrocks.com — 605-484-7585 for details.
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