Associate Guide
Role Overview
Do you wish to make an impact on climbers just learning about the sport?
Maybe you want to provide industry-standard training and education to climbers that have been in the Gym for some time, but are wanting to get
outside more?
This is your entrance into the world of rock-guiding and instructing!
You will be the voice of,
and lead clients through, Introductory Courses and Guided Trips with Granite Mountain Guides while providing
a positive, risk-managed experience for all.
As an Associate Guide with Granite Mountain Guides (GMG) you will be responsible for the following
• Teach introductory rock-climbing Instructional Courses as scheduled or requested by our clients, which can include single days ranging from 6-12 hours.
• Provide positive experiences through introductory Guided Trips as requested by our clients, which can include single days ranging from 6-12 hours.
• Complete Course or Trip paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain all equipment to industry standards.
• Determine effective logistical solutions while maintaining high-quality work.
• Adhere to GMG’s Policies and provide a positive, professional atmosphere.
Key Skills for This Role
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Granite Mountain Guides, LLC
About Us
Founded in the Spring of 2016, Granite Mountain Guides functions to equip the next generation of climbers
through exceptional instruction. With a collective 20+ years of technical climbing and instructional experience
housed in the organization, we have found that an educational-based approach to guiding promotes individual
growth, technical efficacy, and interpersonal awareness with our environment. Through these values, Granite
Mountain Guides provides guided trips that promote the preservation of local wilderness areas. We are
consistently curating client-driven experiences within a safe, risk-managed environment.
Our Guides are well-qualified and trained by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) in their
specific terrain, which provides ample in-house mentorship and continued learning opportunities for all.
Job Title: Associate Guide
Job Description
Do you wish to make an impact on climbers just learning about the sport? Maybe you want to provide industry-standard training and education to climbers that have been in the Gym for some time, but are wanting to get
outside more? This is your entrance into the world of rock-guiding and instructing! You will be the voice of,
and lead clients through, Introductory Courses and Guided Trips with Granite Mountain Guides while providing
a positive, risk-managed experience for all.
As an Associate Guide with Granite Mountain Guides (GMG) you will be responsible for the following
Teach introductory rock-climbing Instructional Courses as scheduled or requested by our clients, which can include single days ranging from 6-12 hours.
Provide positive experiences through introductory Guided Trips as requested by our clients, which can include single days ranging from 6-12 hours.
Complete Course or Trip paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
Maintain all equipment to industry standards.
Determine effective logistical solutions while maintaining high-quality work.
Adhere to GMG’s Policies and provide a positive, professional atmosphere.
Required Skills & Experience
- Possess current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certifications at minimum.
- Have taken the AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor Course with intent to gain full certification in the next 6- 12 months.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to include teaching and presentation abilities, organizational skills. As well as providing effective, open communication with others.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to extraordinary customer service with the ability to effectively resolve difficult customer issues.
- Wide breadth of knowledge of the outdoor climbing venues and resources in Arizona, Southern Colorado, Nevada, and Eastern Sierra.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drug screening if requested.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Hold a current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
- Several years of experience in outdoor program leadership, with experience teaching and/or guiding outdoor programs.
- Knowledge of legal and risk management issues related to guiding outfitters.
- Computer skills using MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
Compensation & Benefits
- At Granite Mountain Guides we offer a competitive pay scale, with wages based on experience and AMGA
- Certification levels.
- Associate Guides are hired as Part-Time Independent Contractors (1099) with a starting base pay of $15.00/hour.
- Associate Guides receive mileage reimbursement for vehicle use during company time at $0.575/mi.
- Additional gratuity (up to 25%) can be expected at the end of each Course or Trip, dependent upon the Clients’ experience with the Guide.
- Paid company training as well as training for individual Courses and Trips.
- Immediate eligibility to participate in GMG’s tuition reimbursement program, which can pay for up to 40% of an Associate Guide’s continuing education.
- As certification and/or experience levels increase, an increase in hourly rate will follow.
- Work with experienced AMGA Certified Guides and be provided in-house mentorship while continuing to learn the craft!
Climbing Venues
Granite Dells
Sullivan’s Canyon
Groom Creek
Granite Mountain Wilderness Area
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Area
Queen Creek
Mt. Lemmon
Cochise Stronghold
How to Apply
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
- gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, medical condition, disability,
- or sexual orientation. As an equal opportunity employer that values the organizational benefits of a diverse
- staff, Granite Mountain Guides is committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people
- with a variety of backgrounds and attributes.
- Please send your personal résumé, cover letter, and climbing log to: [email protected]
Application Deadline
- Rolling Application Deadline– All interested, please apply!
Requirements
- Possess current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR Certifications at minimum.
- Have taken the AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor Course with intent to gain full certification in the next 6- 12 months.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to include teaching and presentation abilities, organizational skills. As well as providing effective, open communication with others.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to extraordinary customer service with the ability to effectively resolve difficult customer issues.
- Wide breadth of knowledge of the outdoor climbing venues and resources in Arizona, Southern Colorado, Nevada, and Eastern Sierra.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a drug screening if requested.
- Hold a current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification
- Several years of experience in outdoor program leadership, with experience teaching and/or guiding outdoor programs.
- Knowledge of legal and risk management issues related to guiding outfitters.
- Computer skills using MS Office Suite and Google Suite.
About Granite Mountain Guides, LLC
Locally owned Arizona climbing guide service providing professional instruction and guided outdoor experiences for climbers.
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