Activities Guide

At Moonlight Basin our Mantra is Motivation, Opportunity, Organization, Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer our “changemakers” an inclusive, rewarding, fun, work environment, with endless opportunity to provide the highest levels of service and experience positive teamwork.

Whether it’s winter or summer, Moonlight Basin is something you won’t soon forget! The mountain scenery, direct access to the 28,000 acers of pristine wilderness, hiking, fishing, rafting, golf and so much more all add up to the perfect place to work and the perfect place to enjoy Montana. 

ACTIVITIES GUIDE - SUMMER SEASON  June through September 30, 2024

The Activities Guide teaches and facilitates outdoor experiences for our members, their family members, and guests.  They build trust with members, their families, and guests in a safe and fun learning environment. Activities guides facilitate member activities such as archery, mountain biking, hiking, Yellowstone Park tours, scenic river floats, and high ropes climbing. Safety and fun within a unique outdoor experience are the ultimate goals of the Moonlight Outfitters. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:  

Guiding 

• Plan, organize, and provide safe, fun, and professional instruction both on Moonlight basin property and surrounding areas.
• Provide safe transportation to and from various guiding locations and operate company vehicles within the guidelines of Moonlight Basin and local and state laws.  
• Meet and greet clients on time with a professional attitude and appearance. 
• Assess member/guest skills and tailor session appropriately for ability, goals, and environmental conditions.
• Conduct lessons and guiding with safety as the priority in a mountain environment.

Equipment Maintenance 

• Inspect, repair, and maintain all equipment associated with archery, mountain biking, river floats, hiking and climbing activities. 
• Inspect and maintain all vehicles used in the transportation of members and equipment. 
• Report repair needs of vehicles and equipment to management. 
• Use inspections sheets to assess all equipment for safety prior to each use.
• Report problems with any equipment or if unsure, report concerns directly to manager. 

Food Handling

• Help organize and package food and snacks for specific guided activities that include lunch. 
• Complete a Montana state food handling certification
• Help organize and package food and snacks for specific guided activities that include lunch.
• Clean up and re-organize backstock for snacks and beverages daily. 

Facility Maintenance 

• Help maintain all spaces pertaining to guided activities such as storage areas, food storage areas, ropes course structures and outdoor teaching areas including daily trash and recycling.  
• Maintain rental equipment, vehicle cleanliness and all facilities and equipment that support the outfitters guide program.
• Maintain a high standard of organization with all tool and equipment areas. 

KEYS TO SUCCESS: 

• High School diploma or GED
• One-year of outdoor activity facilitation experience in activities such as archery, climbing, mountain biking, hiking and river floating. 
• Wilderness First Aid Required. 
• Adult, infant and child CPR required. 
• Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to safely drive 10-15 passenger vans. 
• Willingness to participate in all training and educational clinics.
• Ability to read and understand all safety policies and guidelines. 
• Willingness to attend all safety training meetings and clinics to maintain current knowledge of all safety procedures.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• End-of-season bonus
• Employee Appreciation Bonus
• End-of-season employee celebration party
• Complimentary meal per shift 
• End-of-season discounts on our retail store items.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Matching 401(k), starting first day and no vesting schedule
• Voluntary health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee housing in Big Sky
• Free transportation to Moonlight from employee housing.