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We are currently hiring positions starting March 3rd, 2025.
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Outfitter
Position Description:
The Outfitting Staff of Zion Adventures forms the backbone of our business operations. Outfitters work inside and play outside; they go canyoneering, hike, climb, and bike 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, maintain the vast amounts of equipment we send out each day, and perform other crucial tasks that help visitors have memorable experiences. This position will also include at least one of the others roles listed below 1 -2 days a week.
Qualifications:Required:
Dates of Employment 2025:
How to Apply
The Outfitting Staff of Zion Adventures forms the backbone of our business operations. Outfitters work inside and play outside; they go canyoneering, hike, climb, and bike 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, maintain the vast amounts of equipment we send out each day, and perform other crucial tasks that help visitors have memorable experiences. This position will also include at least one of the others roles listed below 1 -2 days a week.
- - 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.
- - Assistant Guide: Demanding, rewarding, and extremely educational. ZA Assistant Guides spend about 2/3rds of their season working in the shop as an outfitter, and the other third out in the field on trips. Towards the end of the season, some Assistant Guides feel ready to lead trips on their own and stay on staff as Lead Guides the following season. We invite our applicants to view working with us as a multi-year opportunity.
- - Bike Technician: Someone with a passion for people and uniting them with the Zion area through bikes. A broad field of customers and services requires our staff to be diverse, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow individual knowledge and skill sets. The ideal candidate has a depth of customer service experience coupled with a general technical mechanic background. Our bike technicians are motivated, flexible, critical thinkers with a strong ability to move fluidly between the social aspects of fitting bikes to customers and information sharing, to upkeep and organization of the bike program.
- - Via Ferrata Guide: 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. A Zion Adventure guide is a powerful mixture of character, empathy, integrity, curiosity, and humility. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds all united by a common mission and a passion for experiential learning, 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 and inspires you, we encourage you to apply. All qualified candidates will be given thorough consideration and evaluation. Our Via Ferrata team primarily works in steep, remote, and challenging terrain, on and around our property on Kolob Mountain.
Qualifications:Required:
- 21 years old minimum
- Desire to help people - specifically help them have fun & safe visits to Zion
- Professional and responsible attitude
- Willingness to learn and teach
- 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
- 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, especially children
- Patience
- Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong attention to detail
- A high level of social grace
- The ability to form meaningful connections with others quickly
- Familiarity with computer programs such as Word or GoogleDocs. Previous experience with Mac is helpful
- Outstanding work ethic
- Commitment to serving others
- Strong attention to detail
- Enjoys creating order in chaotic environments
- Ability to take initiative
- Answering visitor questions
- Outfitting customers for the Narrows & other adventures
- Answering phones and replying to emails
- Booking guided rips 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
- Attending staff meetings outside the work day (approx. 1 per month)
Dates of Employment 2025:
- March 3rd - October 31st
- Schedule is determined by shop demand as well as other positions you might work, such as a shuttle driver. As a result, you may work 4 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.
- There is year-round outfitting available for several staff members. Some stay to outfit part-time or work on seasonal projects.
How to Apply
- Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
- Interviews will be held on a rolling basis starting Dec 1st, 2024.
- Hiring process will end Feb 15, 2025.
Bike Mechanic
Position Description:
Let's admit it, bikes are fun!...when they work properly. You will be maintaining our rental fleet of Specialized and Fuji bikes: Active pedal bikes, Comfort e-bikes, Full suspension Mountain Bikes/e-bikes, tag-a-longs, and trailers.
Starting Wage: $18/hourQualifications:Required:
Let's admit it, bikes are fun!...when they work properly. You will be maintaining our rental fleet of Specialized and Fuji bikes: Active pedal bikes, Comfort e-bikes, Full suspension Mountain Bikes/e-bikes, tag-a-longs, and trailers.
Starting Wage: $18/hourQualifications:Required:
- At least 1 year bike mechanic experience
- Experience with various bike mechanic procedures
- Use and read technical documents as procedural resources
- Discern the difference between an appropriate mechanical resource and unproven techniques
- Works and stay on-task with minimal to no supervision
- 18 years old minimum
- Strong attention to detail and being methodical
- Desire to help people - specifically help them have fun & safe visits to Zion
- Professional and responsible attitude
- Willingness to learn and teach
- 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
- Applies problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Customer service experience
- Works well in various outdoor conditions
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Self-motivated learner
- Ability to work well in a high pace, multi-tasked oriented environment
- Able to give and receive feedback
- Interested in working with diverse groups of people
- Computer/electronics competency
- Familiarity with Park Tool resources
- Experience with bike assembly, wheel building, e-bikes and suspension
- Familiarity with computer programs such as Word or GoogleDocs. Previous experience with Mac is helpful
- Outstanding work ethic
- Commitment to serving others
- Enjoys creating order in chaotic environments
- Ability to take initiative
- Acknowledging guests quickly and with a professional standard of customer service
- Assist customers with our various bike rentals and navigation of the area
- Adjust a bike to fit each customers preferences
- Work a cash register and take reservations for guided trips and rentals
- Have professional communication via email, phone, and in-person
- Do safety check-ins on a rental bike after every ride
- Follow safety procedures in regards to tools and equipment
- Properly diagnose and repair bikes from our rental fleet
- Pass audits on repair procedures
- Properly assemble new bikes
- Execute routine maintenance procedures on a rental bike fleet
- Engage in continued self-guided mechanical growth through various resources
- March 3rd - November 29th 2025
- Schedule is determined by shop demand as well as other positions you might work.
- Our aim is to create a regular work schedule for you where you have the same 2 consecutive days off.
- Mechanic shifts typically take place in the morning-midday.
- There is year-round work available for several staff members. Some stay part-time or work on seasonal projects.
- Industry discounts with many outdoor brands
- Insider bike discounts with Specialized
- Employee discounts within our store
- Access to all Zion Adventure rentals and trips
- Live and recreate in spectacular Southern Utah!
- Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
- Interviews will be held on a rolling basis starting Dec 1, 2024.
- Hiring process will end Feb 15th, 2025.
Lead Guide
Position Description:
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. A Zion Adventures guide is a powerful mixture of character, empathy, integrity, curiosity, and humility. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds all united by a common mission and a passion for experiential learning, 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 and inspires you, we encourage you to apply. All qualified candidates will be given thorough consideration and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
Required:
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. A Zion Adventures guide is a powerful mixture of character, empathy, integrity, curiosity, and humility. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds all united by a common mission and a passion for experiential learning, 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 and inspires you, we encourage you to apply. All qualified candidates will be given thorough consideration and evaluation.
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 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
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
- Previous guiding or leadership experience (Strongly preferred)
- Experience with technical rope systems/skills
- Experience climbing in single pitch terrain
- 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.
- March 3rd - October 31st 2025
- 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.
- Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
- Interviews will be held on a rolling basis starting Dec 1st, 2024.
- Hiring process will end Feb 15, 2025.
Property Manager
Position Description:
General maintenance and repairs of several company owned properties.
Starting Wage: $ 18/hr
Qualifications:Required:
General maintenance and repairs of several company owned properties.
Starting Wage: $ 18/hr
Qualifications:Required:
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- Clean driving record
- General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other general construction trades
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment as well as on solo, un-supervised projects
- Safety oriented
- Strong verbal communicator, with demonstrated ability to plan, analyze, and problem solve
- Interest in learning new skills, and teaching skills to others
- Ability to see the big picture of a project and use this scope to guide smaller everyday decisions.
- Ability to interact with customers, and the public responsibly, respectfully, and professionally
- Perform different repair and maintenance tasks
- Maintain seasonal landscaping tasks
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Trees, bushes, gutters, etc
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- General painting
- Basic electrical repairs
- Basic plumbing tasks
- Excavation work
- Hydraulic & manual
- Hydraulic & manual
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Description:
Zion Adventures connects travelers to their destinations and has been doing so for almost 30 years! One of the ways we do this so successfully is to have and maintain a fleet of specialty vehicles that really do the job well. The Fleet Manager’s role is to ensure that our fleet is up to the task, including general DOT requirements, maintenance, and small repairs. This is also combined with facilitating recurring fluid changes and larger service problems with a local mechanic that has been wrenching on our fleet for several years.
Current Fleet:
Qualifications Required:
Preferred:
Responsibilities:
Zion Adventures connects travelers to their destinations and has been doing so for almost 30 years! One of the ways we do this so successfully is to have and maintain a fleet of specialty vehicles that really do the job well. The Fleet Manager’s role is to ensure that our fleet is up to the task, including general DOT requirements, maintenance, and small repairs. This is also combined with facilitating recurring fluid changes and larger service problems with a local mechanic that has been wrenching on our fleet for several years.
Current Fleet:
- 10, 100 Series Toyota Land Cruisers
- 5, Ford Econoline 15 passenger vans
- Ford F250
- Mitsubishi Fuso 12 passenger custom Overland Tour Vehicle
- John Deere Compact Utility Tractor (various hydraulic implements)
- Various trailers
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of 23 years of age
- Must have a current, valid, and clean drivers license
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or Wilderness First Responder
- Professional and responsible attitude
- Willingness to learn and teach
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Works and stay on-task with minimal supervision
- Applies problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Outstanding work ethic
- Commitment to serving others
- Strong attention to detail
- Enjoys creating order in chaotic environments
- Ability to take initiative
Responsibilities:
- Schedule shuttle drivers and appropriate vehicles for daily operations
- Maintaining DOT rules and regulations
- Safety equipment, registration, driving restrictions, etc.
- Facilitate the appropriate maintenance of vehicles through local mechanic
- Identify and facilitate resolution of vehicle problems
- Fix small, manageable problems
- Schedule and deliver larger problems to local mechanic
- Facilitation of vehicle recovery
- On road
- Off-road
- Informing company vehicle users of appropriate usage and maintenance expectations
- Managing vehicle inventory to ensure safe and proper maintenance
- Facilitating meaningful, helpful, intelligent, and pleasant conversations with co-workers
- Attending staff meetings outside the work day (approx. 1 per month)
- Driving courteously
- Transporting clients as safely, comfortably and efficiently as possible
- Avoiding risks which could harm passengers, the vehicles, or the environment
- Running efficient shuttles without creating the hurried feeling
- Solving problems with grace and efficiency
- Operating single run and back-to-back morning shuttles
- Maintaining the shuttle vehicle for cleanliness, fueling, and informing Maintenance Coordinator of possible problems and needed repairs
- Being able to change flat tires on trips, possibly along unimproved roads
