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Summer Guide

Crested Butte, CO · On-site

$15.25 - $17.50/hr

At each destination our guided backcountry adventures await guests of all ages and skill levels ... Return all company vehicles clean, fully gassed, and parked correctly after every trip. * Assist ...

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How much do assistant backcountry ski guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant backcountry ski guide in the United States is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant backcountry ski guide?

Assistant Backcountry Ski Guides are trained professionals who support lead guides in planning and conducting ski tours in remote, ungroomed terrain. They help ensure the safety of the group by assisting with route selection, avalanche risk assessment, and emergency response. These guides often work under the supervision of a certified lead guide and are typically responsible for helping manage group dynamics, equipment logistics, and providing instruction to clients. Their role is essential in providing a safe, educational, and enjoyable backcountry skiing experience.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant backcountry ski guides during a typical season?

Assistant Backcountry Ski Guides often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing weather conditions, managing group dynamics with clients of varying skill levels, and ensuring everyone's safety in remote environments. Maintaining strong communication with lead guides, staying updated on avalanche risks, and adapting plans on the fly are essential parts of the role. Additionally, balancing the physical demands of backcountry travel with the responsibility of providing an enjoyable and educational experience can be both rewarding and demanding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant backcountry ski guide?

To thrive as an Assistant Backcountry Ski Guide, you need strong skiing ability, avalanche safety knowledge, wilderness first aid certification, and familiarity with navigation and rescue techniques. Experience with avalanche transceivers, GPS navigation tools, and radios is typically required, along with certifications such as AIARE Level 1 or Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Excellent communication, teamwork, and client management skills help ensure group cohesion and safety in remote environments. These skills are vital to lead safely, respond effectively to emergencies, and provide a positive, educational experience for clients in challenging backcountry conditions.

What is the difference between Assistant Backcountry Ski Guide vs Ski Instructor?

AspectAssistant Backcountry Ski GuideSki Instructor
CertificationsRescue certifications, guiding certifications, avalanche trainingCPR, First Aid, Level 1 or 2 Ski Instructor certifications
Work EnvironmentBackcountry terrain, remote mountain areas, snow-covered wildernessResort slopes, ski schools, groomed trails
Employer & IndustryOutdoor guiding companies, adventure tourismSki resorts, ski schools, recreation centers
Search & Comparison IntentBackcountry skiing, wilderness guiding, avalanche safetySki lessons, ski training, resort skiing

The Assistant Backcountry Ski Guide and Ski Instructor roles differ mainly in work environment and certifications. The Assistant Backcountry Ski Guide focuses on guiding in remote, wilderness terrains with avalanche safety training, while the Ski Instructor teaches skiing skills on groomed resort slopes. Both roles require specific certifications but serve different skiing experiences and settings.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Backcountry Ski Guide job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 80% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,987 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

DH Ski/Snowboard Instructor - lvl 1 (51928)

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION

Truckee, CA • On-site

$19.68 - $27.16/hr

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Job description

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for fun and personable Ski Instructors to join our Downhill Ski Resort Operations! The Ski and Snowboard School Instructor is responsible for teaching adult and children ski or snowboard classes and assisting with ski school organization, special events, races and other ski area activities. This position provides quality ski and snowboard instruction while delivering exceptional guest service, contributing to a memorable experience for visitors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees.
  2. Work with guests of all ages.
  3. Maintain current knowledge of Tahoe Donner Policies and procedures and teaching of skiing techniques as applicable to the position.
  4. Uphold Tahoe Donner Association's zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect students from inappropriate behavior by staff, members, guests, public and other students.
  5. Maintains an environment of safety, fun and learning.
  6. Teach ski and snowshoe lessons, guided tours, programs, clinics. group bookings, and special events as assigned.
  7. Assist ski school students with proper ski equipment use and proper ski techniques.
  8. Assist with customer service including providing on snow information, answering questions, encouraging lesson participation, assisting with equipment fitting and pass checking.
  9. Assist with rental shop service if requested.
  10. Assist with light cleaning duties and snow removal including shoveling and clearing snow from walkways and paths.

We have both part-time and full-time seasonal opportunities available!

To view the complete job description, please click HERE!!


We offer competitive starting pay based on experience and availability, performance-based advancement, use of Tahoe Donner Association Amenities, free gym membership at Trout Creek Recreation Center, food & beverage discounts and retail discounts!
It's all happening HERE at Tahoe Donner Association! Come Share the Stoke!

We are looking for applicants who exhibit the following qualities:

  • Consistency and Reliability
  • Cheerful and Positive Attitude
  • Energetic and outgoing personality
  • Values Teamwork
  • Loves Serving and Helping Others.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

Required at all levels

  • Must be comfortable and competent skiing and riding on groomed terrain.
  • Ability to assess and teach to a level appropriate to an assigned student or group's abilities, fitness and needs.
  • Current Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) membership recommended.
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certifications recommended.
  • Effective communication skills, oral and written.
  • Strong sense of customer service and safety awareness

Level I

  • Accomplish all duties listed to teach Level 6 Students.
  • For skiing this represents the beginning parallel to intermediate parallel levels, comfortably managed on blue terrain.
  • Current Certification in ski binding procedures (will certify as needed).
  • Current Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA Level I) certification or equivalent required.

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent and one-year related experience and/or training in the snow sports business; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.

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