Aerial Park and Zipline Guide - Experienced

The Outlaw Group • Idaho Springs, CO

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About The Position

AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic aerial guides for the upcoming season. Guides lead safe, educational, and fun aerial trips while providing an exceptional customer experience. The role includes working on rock climbing trips, via ferrata courses, and zipline courses; managing guests; providing interpretive information; and maintaining a safe area. Workdays are approximately nine hours and involve spending time outdoors with guests and coworkers. The position is available part-time, at approximately 30 hours or fewer per week, or full-time, at approximately 40 hours per week. Holiday work, including on the Fourth of July, is expected.

Experienced guides with previous experience in zipline courses and aerial course parks must have relevant certifications and references, or may be asked to participate in the company training program for rookie guides. Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications are required by the start of the season. Current trip logbooks endorsed by former employers are one acceptable form of proof of prior employment or experience.

Requirements

• At least one season of experience working in aerial courses, such as via ferratas, zipline courses, or rock climbing.
• Experienced guides must have relevant certifications and references, or may be asked to participate in the company training program for rookie guides.
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications are required by the season start date.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Emphasis on customer care.
• Passion for the outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training are a plus.
• Current trip logbooks endorsed by former employers can serve as proof of prior employment or experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety briefings.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.
• Assist guests with equipment.
• Maintain situational awareness and readiness.
• Lead safe, educational, and enjoyable aerial trips.
• Manage guests, provide interpretive information, and maintain a safe area.
• Work on rock climbing trips, via ferrata courses, and zipline courses.

Benefits

• Tips; tipped income commonly adds an additional $10 to $20 per hour.
• Discounts on outdoor gear from major brands, including The North Face, Yeti, and Patagonia.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed