Mountain Skills Academy -
2 Jobs
Whistler, BC
Closed
This position has been closed and is no longer accepting applicants.
Salary: Salaried $75-90k+ based on qualifications and experience
Year-Round Lead Guide position: Mountain Guide or Aspirant (AAG/ASG)
Hours: Full Time, Year-Round.
Why MSAA?:
- Working for MSAA as a salaried Lead Guide means guaranteed work year-round with the area's largest and longest-established guiding service.
- Enjoy working from a local home base in the Sea to Sky.
- Our office team provides client support and logistics so you can focus on the guiding.
- MSAA prides itself on our high level of professionalism and collaborative work environment, promoting mentorship and a team atmosphere.
Duties include:
- Guiding and instructing a wide range of tours and courses, including single and multi-day ski touring, crevasse rescue, ice climbing, rock climbing and summer mountaineering.
- Provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all clients.
- Facilitating morning and afternoon guide meetings.
- Assist with the development of curriculums and itineraries for tours and courses.
- Provide mentorship to other guides at MSAA, including tail guides/practicums.
- Plan itineraries for private and custom clients.
Requirements:
- IFMGA or, at a minimum, both ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide. (Supervision provided by IFMGA guides for the latter)
- 80-hour first aid, e.g. WFR, OEC, OFA3 or higher
- CAA Operations Level 2
Additional Compensation:
- Two weeks paid vacation
- Health benefits plan
- Annual gear allowance
- Cell phone allowance
- ACMG & CAA dues covered by MSAA
- Whistler Blackcomb Pass
- Sea to Sky Gondola Pass