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Position Overview Lead guests beyond the beaten path and help them experience Mt. Hood in a whole new way! As a Snowshoe Guide at Mt. Hood Meadows, you’ll lead guests of all ages on guided snowshoe tours through the mountain environment, sharing the experience while helping guests feel comfortable, engaged, and connected to the outdoors. You’ll lead individuals and groups along designated snowshoe routes, demonstrate proper snowshoe use, provide basic instruction, and prepare trails before tours. You’ll also support daily Nordic Center operations, assist with equipment rentals and guest check-in, and work closely with other departments to keep tours running safely and smoothly. If you enjoy being outside, working with people, and sharing your enthusiasm for the mountain, this is a great opportunity to turn that passion into a rewarding seasonal role. Spend your winter exploring Mt. Hood, introducing guests to snowshoeing, and helping create memorable mountain experiences, even for those who don’t ski or snowboard. This is a part-time, seasonal position Qualifications & Experience
18 years of age or older Successful completion of Mt. Hood Meadows Snowshoe Guide Training Strong communication and guest service skills Friendly, helpful demeanor with a desire to create awesome guest experiences Ability to work independently Comfortable working with and guiding diverse groups, including youth Desire to work outdoors in all winter conditions Ability to provide own equipment for snowshoeing Track record of reliability and timeliness Able to commit to work weekends and holidays during the tour season
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience teaching or leading groups Experience guiding snowshoeing or other winter sports Comfort with MHM rental procedures (Sahale and Nordic) Familiarity with MHM resort layout and trail systems Bilingual or multilingual Ability to teach Classic and Skate skiing (may qualify for full-time Nordic instructor status)
Compensation:
Starting Wage: $20.00 - $21.00 hourly
Perks:
Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to Availability Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share) Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare) Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts) Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses Access to Team Wellness Programs Team Appreciation Events/Dinners Click here to learn more about our team member perks
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