Guides at Zion Adventures are canyoneers, hikers, 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.

Position 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 June 1

• Participate in professional training opportunities regularly

• Work collaboratively with fellow guides and guide management

• Facilitate half- and full-day canyoneering, hiking, rock climbing, and 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

Dates of Employment:

March 1st-November 28th

Schedule is determined by client demand and trip bookings. As a result, you may work 3 days during some weeks, but will most often work 5 days. Our aim is to create a regular work schedule for you where you have the same 2 consecutive days off. 

Salary:

Starting wage for Lead Guide Candidates after initial training week is equal to Assistant Guide Wage, $145 per diem.  Most Lead Guide Candidates can progress thru the training modules to become an independent Lead Guide by June 1st. Starting Lead Guide Wage is $180 per diem.