Description:
Powder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.
We’re looking for Big-Hearted Champions who are passionate about outdoor recreation, art, and meaningful connection. Together, we’re crafting a one-of-a-kind, multi-season destination that seamlessly blends outdoor art, exhilarating recreation, and exceptional hospitality. If you’re an enthusiastic, caring team player who strives for excellence—and always tries to do the right thing, even when no one is watching—you’ll fit right in at Powder.

WE ARE:

Big-hearted: passionate, warm, joyful, and generous.
Champions: tenacious, intolerant of mediocrity, and constantly seeking feedback.
These values make us who we are and help drive us to fulfill our purpose: to spark wonder!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Outdoor Adventure- Backcountry Guide Supervisor position will be responsible for scheduling and supervision of Backcountry Ski Guides through coordination with Outdoor Adventure Supervisors and Ski and Snowboard School Management for the multi departmental needs of Powder Mountain and Powder Haven.

REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience in Backcountry Navigating (Ski Patrol or Ski Guiding)
• Current Emergency Medical Qualification (OEC preferred)
• Professional Avalanche Level 1 (PRO1)
• Working knowledge of Federal Incident Command Structure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ski Tour 5,000+ vertical ft. Daily
• Ski and Hike with 40lb plus pack for a full day of operations
• Ability to move 200+lbs by toboggan or medical extrication device.
• Ability to navigate Backcountry Terrain in limited visibility/ Inclement weather.
• Assist in loading and unloading clients from snowcats, shuttles, lifts as needed.
• Ski expert level terrain.

• Guide Backcountry clients for Ski Touring Trips in the Powder Mountain Backcountry.
• Schedule to be determined by skier demand and trip bookings.
• Expected to facilitate the safety and well being of client groups in hazardous Backcountry terrain, with limited support.
• Safety and Well being will include but not limited to:
• Navigating Avalanche Terrain effectively with large skier groups.
• Relaying pertinent safety instructions to Operations Team, Guests, and other Guides.
• First Aid and Emergency Response for injuries/incidents in the Backcountry.
• Participating in Operational SnowSafety meetings and Guide Briefing.
• Making and Reporting SnowPack data observations.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Guidelines of the Backcountry Guide Program.
• Personability- Must establish and maintain good client guide rapport.
• Integrity- Safe, honest, and prudent decision making under pressure.
• Follow-through- must perform basic administrative duties for trip reporting procedures per department and company standards.
• Assist in training and Supervision of basic Administrative expectations placed on guide staff.
• Assist in Scheduling and Payroll requirements on behalf of guide staff.
• Emulate and enforce program specific values and standard operating procedures.