Resort and Backcountry Guide

Job Description
Position Title: Resort and Backcountry Guide
Location: Niseko (all products) or
Furano/Hakuba (only LABC and BC Touring)
Reports to: The Backcountry Guide will report to the Backcountry Programs Manager
Resort and Slack country guiding (LABC)
Backcountry Touring
Contract Term: December 1 2026 - 11 April 2027*
Note: The start and Pre-season training may be scheduled +/- 3 days and will be confirmed in your contract
Contract Types: Please select your preference in the application questions
Full-Time Guide - Job assignments for Lift Accessed Backcountry & Backcountry Touring only (with the exception of pre-season or low BC season, where you will be required to work on Private products)
Part-Time Guide & Snowsports Instructor - a combination of backcountry guiding assignments & lesson assignments, with backcountry guiding as your primary work department
Salary: Depends on Experience
About Us
Rhythm is about creating epic experiences for our customers, which starts with our people. We live by our values and put people first. We take pride in creating working and living environments that foster innovation, adventure, and balance. Working at Rhythm is more than a job, it's an experience you will have forever.
The Role
As a Rhythm Guide, you will be responsible for delivering our on-mountain experiences for our guests through delivering our in-resort, slackcountry & backcountry guiding products. We want our customers to experience the ultimate mountain experience with an emphasis on safety & we are looking for passionate & experienced professionals who can light the fire in others.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Guiding
In collaboration with the Lead Guide, you will be responsible for formulating a trip plan, which will assess the guest's goals/ability & snow conditions to create a safe and enjoyable experience
Conduct safety management briefing with guests & ensure understanding of basic rescue procedures
Assess & navigate safe routes in the backcountry while maximising the opportunity for epic experiences for our guests
Constantly assess and adapt to changing snow conditions, weather and mountain operation to keep all members safe
Clear communication of the plan & changes to all interested parties, including management & guests
A passion for personal development. Actively seek to improve personal skiing/riding skills, teaching/guiding skills and knowledge
Understand and comply with company operating policies and procedures.
Guest Services
Endeavour to ensure our guests' mountain experience is at the highest level expected by Rhythm and in line with Rhythm’s Core brand and values
Support the guest with both on-snow and off-snow service-related tasks that enhance their mountain experience
Driving guests from their accommodations to a variety of locations as part of the trip (eg, Rhythm Store, tour location)
Snowsports Instruction
Snowsports instruction to improve the guest's powder experience as required/requested
Snowsports instruction of private lessons & other products as required, please see here for more info
Responsibilities for safety
Promote safety and give students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave guiding/lessons to ski/ride on their own
Hold a core respect and understanding for mountain safety, along with a passion for cultivating these practices in our guests
Follow our Mountain Safety Policy and other operational daily practices to ensure a safe workplace for yourself and our guests
Promptly communicate any safety concerns to your manager both on and off the mountain as/when they are identified
What You Need to Succeed
A passion for the mountains, our community and our sport, you will hold an intense fire for passing this on to others. Let's light the fire inside.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills. Your objective is not only to guide people in epic powder terrain but also to enhance their overall resort experience and ensure that they are having fun on the slopes and meeting their goals
You’re a professional and always seeking to grow and e

Employment type
Seasonal

Work arrangement
No