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Snowshoe Mountain Resort is Hiring an Outdoor Adventure Guide - Summer! Near Roanoke, VA
Seasonal (Seasonal) We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, and Prioritizing Purpose. Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain! Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:
Free skiing riding privileges with direct to lift access at 17 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face
Seasonal: Come Join us for Summer 2024! Our Outdoor Adventure Guides facilitate recreational activities and/or programs with the highest standards of guest service, fun and safety by adhering to and enforcing established policies, procedures, practices and philosophies. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone that enjoys working outside! RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast winter and summer enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 61 ski trails and the best snow around. In the summer, our Bike Park is recognized as one of the best in the US. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness. We hope to see you on the mountain soon. OUR VALUES Our organizational values describe our shared beliefs, the principles important to our organization; how we want to treat each other and our guests. Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, Prioritizing Purpose ESSENTIAL DUTIES This position is responsible for the following job results.
Plans and implements the summer village activities, Camps and Kids Night Out programs for the resort
Developing a business plan that outlines the scope and action items to be funded throughout the year
Researching, negotiating and contracting with outside entertainment talent
Purchasing needed equipment and resources for scheduled programs
Develops, manages and enhances the overall youth activities, Big Top and Pre-Ski School budget
Defining needed expenses based on established action items
Working with state, local and community organizations to obtain funding and sponsorship to cover costs of specific programs
Following the company procedures when purchasing any equipment
Monitoring account general ledgers and produces monthly reports as to budget progress
Develops a communication plan for scheduled youth programs By: Utilizing local event calendars, community groups and social clubs
Working with resort's marketing department to get timely production of any needed collateral
Utilizing Snowshoe's on-mountain cable channel to develop informational programming on activities
Works with event staff to develop additional activities during event periods
Attending event-planning meetings
Utilizing staff to assist in the production of event activities and program
Develops a team to assist in resort youth programs
Working with local colleges to develop an intern staff responsible for specific duties throughout the season
Handling all necessary paperwork and housing requirements for intern staff
Developing job descriptions
Managing team to ensure responsibilities and duties are achieved
Manages and maintains the summer youth activities, Big Top and Pre-Ski School budgets
Developing the budgets
Utilizing the correct procedures for purchasing supplies, entertainment, etc.
Monitoring the monthly financial statements to ensure correct billing of expenses
Accomplishing related results as needed
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS DIRECT EXPERIENCE Education: College Degree Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in recreation, summer camp or youth programming fields with at least 2 years supervisory or management experience. LEADERSHIP
Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability
ENGAGEMENT
Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.
COMMUNICATION
Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner
Proficient in use of technology to include Excel, Word, the Internet, desktop publishing and database management software programs. Is able to learn quickly those applications not known.
DELIVERY
Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
Delivers highly accurate end-work product personally and through overseeing others
Able to analyze numbers and draw conclusions from statistical information
Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations
FLEXIBILITY
Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30 miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Mountain Environment:
The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An Equal Opportunity Employer