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Colorado Adventure Guides – Breckenridge, CO

Position: AIARE 1 Course Leaders 2019-20 Season

Colorado Adventure Guides is a premier backcountry outfitter located in Central Colorado. We are currently looking for experienced and qualified AIARE Course Leaders for the 2019/2020 season. Join an awesome team of instructors and guides that share similar passions and have a knack for excellent teamwork and communication within the crew.

Compensation: Industry competitive pay.  Incentivized pay based on commitment level. Lodging and travel stipend for non-local applicants.

Key Highlights:

  • Opportunity for Full-Time Teaching and Ski Guiding Work

  • Beautiful and diverse terrain including Dillon, South Platte, and Leadville Ranger Districts located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies

  • Hut-based Course initiatives including dedicated base camp in an abandoned ski resort

  • Select partner with Ortovox Safety Academy (free use of beacon/shovel/probe/airbag) for all instructors and students. Full time staff includes full Orotovox Uniform

  • Unique course offerings including youth and women’s based programs.

  • Breckenridge based courses include lodging in the brand new Gravity Haus and include access to the Gravity Haus amenities

  • Instructor access to Haus Quiver demo fleet (Weston Spitboards, Icelantic, K2, Salomon, Faction)

  • All guides/instructors are onboarded as employees of CAG and will be covered under our general liability and workmans comp policies.

For more information contact us via email: justin@coloradoadventureguides.com


Red Rocks Community College – Lakewood CO

Position: AIARE 1 Instructor January 31 – February 2, 2019

Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood Colorado is seeking an AIARE 1 instructor for our AIARE 1 course for the winter season. The course is taught in the Outdoor Education program to students who are motivated to travel and teach in the outdoors. The Outdoor Education and Park Ranger Technology programs aim to provide an innovative, professional and rigorous academic experience to prepare competitive professionals for the fields of Outdoor Education & Park Ranger Technology through challenging classroom and field-based courses which emphasize experiential learning, skill building, and leadership development. Please contact sally.cirincione@rrcc.edu if you have any questions or are interested in working with us and view rrcc.edu to learn more about our programs!


International Mountain Guides – Mt. Rainier WA

Position: AIARE 1 Course Leader needed for January 17-19, 2020

International Mountain Guides is looking for an AIARE 1 course leader for a three-day program based at IMG’s headquarters just outside Mt Rainier National Park in Ashford WA.

Details: daily pay rate is based on our lead guide wage and includes a stipend for travel to/from the greater Seattle area. Overnight lodging is included during the course with community kitchen/shower access.

You will be assisted by a veteran IMG course instructor throughout the program with an IMG operations person on site to handle all details. Travel into the Park each day is provided for the course members via an IMG 15-person van.

Minimum requirements: AIARE 1 Course Leader, current WFR/CPR.

Contact IMG at office@mountainguides.com for more information.


Wallowa Avalanche Center – NE, Oregon

Position: AIARE Course Leader Needed January 3-5 Level 1, Motorized Course Feb. 28-March 1

Wallowa Avalanche Center is looking for a Course Leader for an AIARE Level 1, January 3-5 based out of Baker City Oregon, with field sessions near Anthony Lakes ski area.
We are also looking for a Course Leader for a Motorized Level 1, February 28-March 1 in the Southern Wallowas.
Compensation for mileage and lodging considered.
Contact Victor McNeil 503-329-6603 or victor@wallowaavalanchecenter.org

COLORADO MOUNTAIN CLUB

POSITION:  AIARE COURSE LEADER NEEDED

Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is searching for a male or female Course Leader for AIARE Level 1 for January 24, 25, 26  Session.
Classroom sessions held at Georgetown Heritage Center with field sessions at Berthoud Pass using CMC’s permits.
Lodging at commercial hotel provided; airfare if out of state considered.
Contact:  Linda Lawson 303/842-7040 or LKL14er@comcast.net

Northeast Mountaineering – White Mountains, NH

Position: AIARE 1 Course Leader needed. December 2019 – March 2020

Northeast Mountaineering is a mountain guide service based in Glen, NH. With the influx of backcountry skiers in the Northeast, we are experiencing a high demand for AIARE courses. We run an AIARE course every weekend from Mid-December until the end of March. We are currently looking for a Course Leader to run courses weekly. Course Leaders must be comfortable on skis and hold current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certifications.

Please contact Corey Fitzgerald at 978 413 4391 or apply online at www.nemountaineering.com/jobs/


Tahoe Mountain School

Position: AIARE Instructors and Course Leaders for 2019-2020 

Tahoe Mountain School is looking for AIARE instructors and course leaders to work the 2019-2020 winter season and beyond.  We are based out of beautiful Truckee, CA.  We run a full avalanche program and a backcountry ski/splitboard guiding program throughout the winter and spring.  AMGA guide training is a plus.  This could be a part time or full-time position for the right person teaching avalanche courses and guiding throughout the winter and spring.  Competitive pay with a flexible schedule.

Please contact Steve at info@tahoemountainschool.com or 530-414-5295 for more information.


Apex Mountain School

Position: AIARE Level 1 and Rescue Instructors/Leaders

Apex Mountain School is currently offering opportunities for AIARE Level 1 and Avalanche Rescue course instructors and leads for the 2019-20 season!

Courses run from November 15th to April 19th. Competitive pay, reliable work, and an outstanding operating area (Vail, Vail Pass, and Fremont Pass). Part- and full-time opportunities exist for team players with a penchant for excellence.

Apex Mountain School is a full-service mountaineering guide service and school located in Vail, Colorado. As a prominent 13 year AIARE course provider, we also offer private guided trips in Rock and Ice Climbing, Backcountry Skiing, Mountaineering, and Corporate Team-Building Programs.

For more information email admin@apexmountainschool.com, or visit https://www.apexmountainschool.com/employment/ to explore this opportunity.


Colorado Mountain School

Position: AIARE Course Leaders – Full and Part time

Colorado Mountain School (CMS) ignites passionate living through mountain education and
adventure. We believe in challenge and adventure, community, environment, professionalism
and quality of life and in search of individuals that align with our values.

Colorado Mountain School is hiring full and part-time AIARE Course Leaders to join our team for
the 2019/20 winter season. CMS offers Recreational Level 1, 2 and Rescue Courses in a
variety of Front Range, Summit County, and Cameron Pass locations from December through
April. We can provide steady work yet flexible schedule.

Contact: Eric Whewell
Title: Risk Management Director
Email: eric@coloradomountainschool.com

More info here


Montana Backcountry Yurts

Position: AIARE 1 Course Leader

In search of Female CL for 2019/2020 season to Lead Women’s Only AIARE 1 courses.
Courses are yurt based and all inclusive!
Dec 13-15 2019 and Jan 31- Feb 2 2020
Competitive pay and a free night at our yurts before or after the course!
Could lead to future work!

Contact Brad Maddock: 406-461-8935


 



 

   

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