Canyoneering Guide

Zion Adventures

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.