Backcountry Guide
On-site · Dorosaki, Nagano, Japan
Job Summary
As a Backcountry Guide, the role requires extensive backcountry ski/board touring experience, strong leadership, and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing trip logistics, conducting safety briefings, providing first aid, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the tour. Guides will mentor new staff and assist in avalanche training, requiring certification in Avalanche Operations and Ski Guiding, as well as Wilderness First Aid. Professional organizational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to respond to emergencies while adhering to safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Professional Avalanche Operations Course (CAA Level 2)
- Ski Guide Certification (IFMGA, ACMGA, CSGA, etc)
- Ski or Snowboard Instructor Certification (CSIA/CASI, etc)
- Wilderness First Aid: 80-hours Course and Valid
- International Drive licenses
- Experience in mechanized ski-splitboard guiding
- Expert level skiing/snowboarding
- Map/Compass/GPS usage & Route finding skills
Desired Qualifications
- Other Outdoor Guide/Instructor/ Leader Certification
- Mechanized Ski/Split-board Guiding experience/internship/training or non-mechanized Ski/Split-board Guiding experience/internship/trainings
- Ski Patrol Experience
- Avalanche mitigation/control/training education experience
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