• Job Description

  Req#: irwin-guides-cat-ski-snow-safety-manager

  Position Purpose: Manage the Irwin Guides Cat Ski snow safety program. Lead daily avalanche forecasting efforts. Manage the explosives program and oversee mitigation efforts. Conduct avalanche mitigation work as a Blaster In Charge. Oversee the snow safety training program. Act as the daily Operations Manager as required. Assist with guiding operations.

  Primary Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

  Snow Safety Program Management

  • Explosives

    • Work as a certified Blaster-in-Charge during avalanche mitigation

    • Purchase, store, and document explosive usage per Colorado and ATF requirements

    • Maintain current State and Federal explosives permits and licenses.

    • Serve as an ATF Responsible Person

    • Develop and manage explosives training programs.

    • Lead the avalanche forecasting and hazard mitigation process

    • Manage the snow safety portion of AM & PM guide meetings.

    • Manage all run openings and closings

    • Implement the Hazardous Travel Protocols as required

    • Oversee daily weather, snowpack, and avalanche database entry

    • Oversee daily observations submission

    • Manage the boot packing program

    • Develop and execute pre-season and ongoing snow safety trainings

      • Develop and manage professional development opportunities for veteran guide staff

      • Manage the IGCS weather stations

        • Create the snow safety portion of the End of Season Report.

          • Document weather, explosive usage, and hazard mitigation

            • Collaborate with the Mountain Manager on seasonal performance reviews

            • Collaborate with the Mountain Manager on snow safety scheduling

            • Collaborate with the Ski Operations Manager to provide global deployment opportunities

              
              

              Additional Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks as Required

              • Daily Operations Management as described in the Mountain Manager job description

              • Lead or Assistant Cat Ski Guide as described in the Guide job description

              • Guide oversight as described in the Guide Manager job description
                
                

                Qualifications

                • Pro 2 Avalanche Certification or equivalent.

                • Minimum Wilderness First Responder & CPR Certification.

                • Colorado Type 1 Explosives Permit or the ability to obtain one

                • Expert skier or split-boarder with backcountry skiing experience.

                • Minimum of 5 years ski industry supervisory experience

                • Minimum of 10 years professional snow safety experience

                  • High level operational weather and avalanche forecasting skills

                    • High level operational risk management skills

                      • Strong organization and communication skills

                        • Strong work ethic, teamwork, and dynamic decision making skills.

                        • High level self and social awareness

                        • Experience with professional mentoring and training

                          
                          

                          Special Position Requirements

                          • Must be comfortable traveling in complex avalanche terrain

                          • Must be comfortable guiding in complex avalanche terrain

                          • Must be comfortable transporting, storing, assembling, and detonating explosives

                            
                            

                            Physical Requirements

                            • Expert skiing skills

                            • Must be able to snowmobile to/from Irwin in all conditions

                            • Must be able to work all day in a high elevation extreme winter weather environment

                            • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly.

                              
                              

                              Preferred Qualifications

                              • Experience managing a snow safety program

                              • Professional Ski Patrol experience

                              • Experience guiding for a mechanized ski operation

                              • American Mountain Guide Association Certification

                              • Experience managing and repairing weather stations SALARY RANGE: $5,000-$6,000 per month
                                

• About the company

  Eleven Experience™ is an adventure travel company with 13 properties around the globe. At each destination, comfortable lodging and delicious, seasonal food are combined with guided outdoor adventures on mountains, in the backcountry, and on the water for guests of all ages and skill levels.

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