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Responsibilities:
- Participate in the initial 7-day, paid, guide development training curriculum
- Progress through the guide development sequence, from assistant to leading your own trips by July 1st
- Participate in professional training opportunities regularly
- Work collaboratively with fellow guides and guide management
- Facilitate half- and full-day canyoneering, hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking trips as well as courses
- Create a safe, fun, and educational atmosphere
- Build, evaluate, and manage a wide variety of anchor and rope systems
- Teach students basic to advanced technical skills
- Wash, repair, and maintain guide equipment
- Build a comprehensive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding areas
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- Wilderness First Responder Certification & CPR Certification
- An enduring commitment to learning, and the ability to do so quickly
- Ability to work well with all types of people, especially children
- An appreciation for working with beginners and experts alike
- Patience
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Sound judgment and risk management
- Leadership Presence
- A high level of social grace
- The ability to form meaningful connections with others quickly
Preferred:
- Previous guiding or leadership experience (Strongly preferred)
- Experience with technical rope systems/skills
- Experience climbing in single pitch terrain
Helpful Characteristics:
- Skills and knowledge within the realm of your guide specialty (canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking)
- Additional credentials such as AMGA or PCGI training/certifications, Search and Rescue experience, WEA Outdoor Leadership Training Course, LNT Master Educator, etc.
Dates of Employment:
- April 29th – October 31st 2024
- Schedule is determined by client demand and trip bookings. As a result, you may work 3 days during some weeks and 5 days other weeks. Our aim is to create a regular work schedule for you where you have the same 2 consecutive days off.
- There is year-round guiding available for a few staff members. Guides who have stayed throughout the winter months (slower season) have found most work through completing projects around the shop.
Housing
- A private room in a three-bedroom duplex is available for Zion Adventures Staff.
