In an attempt to better serve our membership, we will be offering space in the monthly e-Newsletter to share job opportunities. This benefit is available to any current AMGA Accredited Program, certified guide or Corporate Partner. Postings must be submitted to
[email protected] between the 1st and the 5th of every month in order to make the monthly e-Newsletter. Any postings submitted outside this time-frame will be deleted. Postings must be 200 words or less and will be reviewed and accepted or denied by the AMGA office staff. Please email
[email protected] with any questions.
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Internship Opportunity: School for International Expedition Training
Contact: Josh Beckner
[email protected]
760.920.3464
We are currently accepting resumes for an internship for the 'Ishinca Valley Expedition' in Peru. This is an advanced mountaineering course designed for aspiring guides and instructors of outdoor education. Interns would assist instructors during one of the two courses: May 15-June 4 and June 7 -27. Applicants must have a strong technical background, ability to operate independently of instructors, excellent communication skills, an accurate sense of one's own technical and physical abilities/limitations, a significant amount of time spent on glaciers and on alpine climbs, and preferably some AMGA training.
CLICK HERE to see categories in which applicants should also excel.
Please see the SIET website for dates, course curriculum and other information pertaining to this course.
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Seneca Rocks Climbing School
Position: In House Instructor
Contact: Massey Teel
[email protected]
Seneca Rocks Climbing School is looking for an in house instructor for the 2013 season running from April 1st-November 1st. SRCS is the oldest climbing school and guide service in the mid-Atlantic providing instruction and guiding at one of the most spectacular cliffs on the East coast. This position will involve teaching and guiding students at Seneca Rocks and other crags in WV and VA. The majority of this work will be multi-pitch but occasional single pitch days should also be expected. The instructor will also be able to supplement income by working for the Gendarme, a retail shop that sells climbing equipment and outdoor goods/apparel. Company housing available. Applicants must have a valid WFR certification, reliable transportation and a desire and share the sport of climbing with students. A solid understanding of traditional climbing techniques and multi-pitch techniques are also required. Rock Instructor and/or experience guiding in multi-pitch settings a plus. Those interested should send a resume and climbing/working log to Massey Teel via email.
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Colorado Mountain Club (Boulder Group)
Position: Director of Rock Leading School
Contact: Rick Casey
[email protected]
303.345.8993
The Boulder Group of the Colorado Mountain Club is seeking a qualified volunteer to be our Director of Rock Leading School (RLS) for the summer 2013 season and beyond. A full description of the course can be viewed at our website,
www.cmcboulder.org/bms/rls.html. The course consists of one evening lecture and three field trips, around early June. The Director has the responsibility of reviewing the curriculum and helping to organize the instructors, lecturers and assistants for the course. The RLS Director may be one of the lecturers and may fill in at the field trips as needed. As such, the Director needs to be an experienced rock climber and conversant with the latest climbing equipment and leading techniques. The Director reports to the BMS (Boulder Mountain Schools) Committee. The past RLS Director for the past several years, Clint Locks, was also an AMGA guide, and the CMC would be grateful if we are so lucky as to have another AMGA volunteer help us in this position. Although unpaid, the position offers excellent networking opportunities, as the CMC is the oldest and most established local hiking and climbing organization in the state (see
cmc.org). The CMC is prepared to offer a one year free membership if the volunteer is not already a CMC member. If interested, please contact Brenda Leach via
email, the current BMS Co-Chair.
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Jackson Hole Mountain Guides Expands Guest Guide Opportunities CONTACT: Rob Hess, Chief Guide
Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
[email protected]
In early September, 2011, I notified AMGA certified rock guides of the opportunity to guest guide under JHMG's permits in Moab/Indian Creek, the Red Rock, Cody and Boulder, Colorado. I am pleased to announce a further expansion of our guest guide program to include the world class City of Rocks outside of Almo, Idaho.
This opportunity is available only to AMGA certified guides and IFMGA-level guides. Guides wishing to climb under JHMG's guest guide program should submit a letter of interest along with a climbing resume, copy of current first aid and CPR cards, and a copy of the guide's AMGA certification card to Rob Hess at the email address shown above.
An Idaho guide's license is required and JHMG is now in position to expedite the process of acquiring a license for AMGA certified guides through Idaho Outfitter and Guides Association. Guides whose applications have been approved will receive a written acknowledgement and additional information about the program
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Exum Mountain Guides - Guest Guide Opportunities
The AMGA is excited to announce that we will be working with Exum Mountain Guides this summer to offer you the opportunity to work as a guest guide in Grand Teton National Park!
The Tetons provide some of the most accessible and diverse climbing in the North America. One of its premier climbs is, naturally, the Grand Teton (13,770 ft), a remarkable ascent via many outstanding routes that all providing an exhilarating day in the mountains. While the Grand Teton is the most famous peak in the region, the range also offers dozens of other climbs that are both famous and challenging, all in a beautiful and dramatic landscape.
The AMGA is proud to work with Exum Mountain Guides in this capacity, and Exum is proud to offer AMGA guides this opportunity. To apply to be a guest guide at Exum you must be an AMGA Certified Alpine Guide. Click Here to find out how to apply.