Lead Guide

Guides at Zion Adventures are canyoneers, hikers, mountain bikers, and climbers, we are also educators and leaders.  A Zion Adventure guide is a powerful mixture of character, empathy, integrity, curiosity, and humility. We thrive on sharing our passion for the outdoors with others and by giving them the skills and autonomy to do so on their own. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds all united by a common mission and a passion for guiding, education, and the outdoors. We are in a constant pursuit to better ourselves and the organization. Many of those who have moved here to be guides with us have found this chapter of their lives to be much longer than they expected, and are happy for it. If working with and being challenged by these types of people excites or inspires you, we encourage you to apply. All qualified candidates will be given thorough consideration and evaluation.

Job Overview

• 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 June 1
• Work collaboratively with fellow guides and guide management
• Facilitate half- and full-day canyoneering, hiking, biking and rock climbing 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

Minimum Requirements

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
• Ability to clearly demonstrate specific skills
• Strong and sound judgment​
• Leadership presence
• A high level of social grace
• The ability to form meaningful connections with others quickly

Preferred:

• Previous guiding, training or leadership experience (Strongly preferred)
• Extensive experience with technical rope systems/skills
• Experience riding bikes.
• 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.