Hiking Guide/Outdoor Sports Guide

Canyon Ranch • Tucson, AZ

5d

About The Position

Canyon Ranch is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable Hiking Guide/Outdoor Sports Guide to lead hikes, biking, and adventure activities in natural settings. The guide engages guests and ensures their safety and enjoyment on hikes of varying lengths. Tours range in size from 1 to 12 guests, and guides safely operate a 15-passenger van and other equipment.

Guides may also have opportunities to learn and teach climbing, cycling and mountain biking, archery, ropes courses, night vision hikes, naturalist hikes, and other outdoor adventure programming. The schedule starts as early as 5:00 a.m., with shifts required at least 3 days per week. This is a part-time role of up to 30 hours per week, paying $20 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid state driver's license.
• No moving violations during the previous 3 years.
• Enjoy spending time with people and be able to carry on conversations easily and engagingly.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience in guiding, recreation, sports, or customer service is preferred.
• Special interest or knowledge in astronomy, mountain biking, or birding.
• Background, interest, or skills in art, meditation, or astronomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead hikes, biking, and outdoor adventure activities.
• Engage guests and ensure their safety and enjoyment on hikes of varying lengths.
• Safely operate a 15-passenger van and other equipment.
• Potentially learn and teach climbing, cycling and mountain biking, archery, ropes courses, night vision hikes, naturalist hikes, and other outdoor adventure programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED