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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><em>Those requiring a sponsored work visa, applications close July 31st, 2026</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">Job Description</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Position Title: </span>Resort and Backcountry Guide</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Location:</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Niseko (all products) or</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Furano (only LABC and BC Touring) </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Reports to:</span> The <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Backcountry Guide</span> will report to the Backcountry Programs Manager</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Resort and Slack country guiding (LABC)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Backcountry Touring<br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Contract Term:</span> December 1 2026  - 11 April 2027*</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Note: The start and Pre-season training may be scheduled +/- 3 days and will be confirmed in your contract</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Contract Types: </span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Please select your preference in the application questions</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Full-Time Guide - Job assignments for Lift Accessed Backcountry &amp; Backcountry Touring only (with the exception of pre-season or low BC season, where you will be required to work on Private products)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Part-Time Guide &amp; Snowsports Instructor - a combination of backcountry guiding assignments &amp; lesson assignments, with backcountry guiding as your primary work department</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Salary</span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">:</span> Depends on Experience </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">About Us</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">The Role</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">As a Rhythm Guide,  you will be responsible for delivering our on-mountain experiences for our guests through delivering our in-resort, slackcountry &amp; backcountry guiding products. We want our customers to experience the ultimate mountain experience with an emphasis on safety &amp; we are looking for passionate &amp; experienced professionals who can light the fire in others.<br><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0)\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities and Duties </span></span></span><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Guiding</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">In collaboration with the Lead Guide, you will be responsible for formulating a trip plan, which will assess the guest's goals/ability &amp; snow conditions to create a safe and enjoyable experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Conduct safety management briefing with guests &amp; ensure understanding of basic rescue procedures</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Assess &amp; navigate safe routes in the backcountry while maximising the opportunity for epic experiences for our guests</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Constantly assess and adapt to changing snow conditions, weather and mountain operation to keep all members safe</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Clear communication of the plan &amp; changes to all interested parties, including management &amp; guests</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">A passion for personal development. Actively seek to improve personal skiing/riding skills, teaching/guiding skills and knowledge</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Understand and comply with company operating policies and procedures.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Guest Services</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">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 </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Support the guest with both on-snow and off-snow service-related tasks that enhance their mountain experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Driving guests from their accommodations to a variety of locations as part of the trip (eg, Rhythm Store, tour location)</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Snowsports Instruction</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Snowsports instruction to improve the guest's powder experience as required/requested</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Snowsports instruction of private lessons &amp; other products as required, please </span><a href=\"https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FaSTQZTlEsRDaoE820E_w-okEOn2Q-tlMCHBXFqjuSk/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">see here </span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">for more info </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities for safety</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Promote safety and give students the knowledge to remain safe when they leave guiding/lessons to ski/ride on their own</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Hold a core respect and understanding for mountain safety, along with a passion for cultivating these practices in our guests</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Follow our Mountain Safety Policy and other operational daily practices to ensure a safe workplace for yourself and our guests</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Promptly communicate any safety concerns to your manager both on and off the mountain as/when they are identified</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<ol></ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">What You Need to Succeed </span></span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">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. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">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</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">You’re a professional and always seeking to grow and expand your skills and contribute to the growth of Rhythm Rides</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Be a good human and recognise that great service is key to our industry. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">You’re a problem solver and are passionate about our guests' experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Ability to guide &amp; teach a variety of guests' ability/skill levels </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Safety-minded and level-headed. Having the ability to constantly read, adapt and adjust plans to each situation to ensure all party members come back safely every time.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Solutions driven- You thrive on a challenge and can problem solve on the go</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Experience &amp; competence in safely driving in snowy/wintery conditions</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Be a proactive team player by supporting others whenever needed. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Maintain respect for colleagues at all times, both inside and outside the workplace. Should any issues arise, please address them professionally with the appropriate team.<br></span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><br></span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">Qualifications<br></span></span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Native or fluent level of English</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Bilingual Japanese/English is highly regarded</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">You’re a people person and love interacting with and helping people</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Minimum</span><span style=\"font-weight: 300; text-decoration: underline\"> Ski level 2 </span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">or equivalent from a recognised ISIA member</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Minimum</span><span style=\"font-weight: 300; text-decoration: underline\"> two seasons</span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> of teaching experience at a recognised snowsports school.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">Able to work on snow for extended periods/days and conditions, and maintain a reasonable level of fitness</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 300\">A full driver's licence and the ability to obtain an International driver's permit (IDP) for Japan are required to teach some of our products (lessons, premium lessons, kids program, guiding experiences) and operational duties. You will need to be comfortable to drive in the snowy conditions.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Legal right to work in Japan, or eligibility to receive a work visa.</span><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\"><span style=\"color: rgb(106, 168, 79); font-weight: bold\">The Perks and Benefits </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none\">As a Rhythm employee, you’ll experience the same legendary hospitality we extend to our guests. We’re passionate about looking after our crew, and here are just a few of the perks you’ll enjoy when you join our team:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\">Live, Work, and Play in Paradise</span><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">: Immerse yourself in one of the world’s top mountain resorts.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\">Work with a Legendary Crew</span><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">: Join a team that’s passionate, fun-loving, and deeply connected to the industry.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\">Subsidized Staff Accommodation</span><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">: Affordable housing options and housing assistance to help you settle in.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\">Epic Social Scene</span><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">: From team ride days and department dinners to staff parties, events, and day trips, our social calendar is packed with opportunities to connect and unwind.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none\">Wellness and Lifestyle Benefits</span><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">: Access the Rhythm Wellness program, enjoy free snowsports or bike demos, and take advantage of generous store discounts for you, your friends, and your family.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none\">At Rhythm, we work hard, but we play even harder. If you know anyone who’s worked with us before, they’ll tell you this isn’t just a job- it’s an experience of a lifetime. Our fun, supportive culture is the heart of everything we do because people like </span>you<span style=\"text-decoration: none\"> make Rhythm what it is.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Ready to join?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">If you have the skills, the flair, and the stoke (enthusiasm) to share, we want to hear from you! 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