- Wages/Pay
- $17.00 - $18.00 / hour
- Experience Level
- No experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 18, 2026
This position is a combination role. We are looking for someone to fill a position that includes 4 days a week as an Outfitter and 1 day a week as a Trailhead Shuttle Driver. As a small business, our team wears many hats, offering employees the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills.
The Outfitting Staff of Zion Adventures forms the backbone of our business operations. Outfitters work inside and play outside; they go canyoneering, hiking, climbing, and biking to understand Zion and all it has to offer. Hundreds of Park visitors stop by each day seeking assistance in making the most of their time here. It is the Outfitter’s responsibility to help them leave Zion Adventures with an empowering sense of direction. Outfitters prepare visitors to hike the Zion Narrows, answer questions about our services, book reservations, maintain the vast amounts of equipment we send out each day, and perform other crucial tasks that help visitors have memorable experiences.
Trailhead Shuttle Driver: Responsible for transporting adventurers to their desired destinations in a friendly and professional manner. The Trailhead Shuttle Driver must also be comfortable operating a 14 passenger Ford E350 Van safely on narrow, winding dirt roads. Zion Adventures is committed to providing exemplary customer service, so drivers need to be able to speak knowledgeably about other services we provide, as well as the Zion area.
Qualifications:
Required:
21 years old minimum
Desire to help people - specifically help them have fun & safe visits to Zion
Professional and responsible attitude
Strong spoken and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Sense of humor. Ability to make work fun in positive ways
Works and stay on-task with minimal supervision
Takes initiative and applies problem-solving skills.
An enduring commitment to learning, and the ability to do so quickly
Ability to work well with all types of people
A high level of social grace
Familiarity with computer programs such as Word or GoogleDocs. Previous experience with Mac is helpful
Responsibilities:
Answering visitor questions
Outfitting customers for the Narrows & other adventures
Answering phones and replying to emails
Booking guided trips and reservations for equipment/shuttles
Checking in, cleaning, and repairing gear
Checking out customers at the cash register
Helping connect clients with guided trips and other Zion activities
Offering expertise on local recreation opportunities and logistics
Building an impressive knowledge base of the roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time
Informing customers about retail products in the store
Managing product inventory on our retail floor
Facilitating meaningful, helpful, intelligent, and pleasant conversations with customers
Dates of Employment 2026:
May 18th - October 31st
There is year-round outfitting available for several staff members. Some stay to outfit part-time or work on seasonal projects.
Employee Housing
Staff housing is available. Housing consists of a private room in a 3-bedroom duplex.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to jess.kavanagh@zionadventures.com by May 1st.
Contact Info
- Jess Kavanagh
- jess.kavanagh@zionadventures.com
- (435) 772-1001
- www.zionadventures.com
Zion Adventures
Since 1996, we’ve had one goal: to help every person have the best outdoor adventure possible. Whatever you are aiming for - doing something you love, experiencing something new, learning technical skills, or making memories with friends and family - we know outdoor experiences add value to your life. And it’s not just the activities that matter, it’s the moments that count.
- Location
- Utah
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Private rooms in three bedroom duplexes.
- Family housing available
- No
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
