Aerial Course and Zipline Guide - Rookie

Arkansas Valley Adventures; Idaho Springs (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gear discounts

Tips in addition to base pay

Discounts on outdoor brands

Job summary

Outlaw Group in Colorado seeks enthusiastic Via Ferrata and Zipline Guides for the upcoming summer season.

No prior experience is required, but candidates must hold an up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification and love outdoor adventures. You will lead safe, educational trips and ensure an exceptional guest experience while outdoors.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift gear.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety briefings.
• Maintain equipment, gear and work area.
• Assist guests with equipment.
• Maintain situational awareness and readiness.
• 9-hour workdays with outdoor engagement.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Outdoor enthusiasm

Safety awareness

Job description

Join the Team! At the Outlaw Group, we believe in working hard, playing hard, and constantly striving for excellence. Not only do we seek to provide unforgettable experiences for our guests, but we encourage our employees to reimagine the best of Colorado’s outdoor spaces and urban areas. We are adventurers, innovators, and explorers, and we look for employees that share this same passion for life. We intend to grow together, testing the boundaries of what is possible, as we constantly consider new ways to challenge ourselves and industry standards.

Job Description

Looking for an exciting summer in the outdoors? Do you love the mountains of Colorado or just want to try something new? Do you love rock climbing, challenging yourself or flying through the air? Then join AVA as a Via Ferrata and Zipline Guide for this next summer! AVA is seeking enthusiastic, safety-oriented, and dynamic individuals to join our team as an Aerial Guide for the upcoming season. As a guide, you will be the face of our company, responsible for leading safe, educational, and fun aerial trips while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. You will work rock climbing trips, via ferrata courses and zipline courses in this role all while managing guests, providing interpretive information, keeping a safe area. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! The job is a perfect summer opportunity for work, with the season lasting typically from May to September. No previous experience is required but we do require an up-to-date CPR/First Aid certification. We provide a training course at the beginning of the season for all rookie Zip guides and a CPR/Wilderness First Aid class for those who do not have their certifications.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct safety briefings.
• Maintain equipment, gear, and the work area.
• Assist guest with equipment.
• Maintain situational awareness and readiness.
• ~9-hour workdays Having a great time outdoors with guest and coworkers!

What We Look For

• Individuals passionate about the outdoors.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• People with an emphasis on customer care.
• Individuals with up-to-date CPR, First Aid, and other training is always a plus!

Work Availability

• Part Time < ~30 hours
• Full Time ~ 40 hours
• Holidays (4th of July)

Benefits

• The job is a service industry job meaning guest are encouraged to tip.
• Base pay is $15.16 plus tips, with tipped income commonly adding an additional 10 to 20 dollars an hour.
• Gear discounts! AVA works with many companies in the outdoor industry, as an AVA employee you have access to discounts strictly for outdoor industry professionals across many major brands such as North face, Yeti, Patagonia, and more.

Why Apply Today? Whether it's your love for the Rockies, soaking up the sun, meeting new friends, or trying something new – AVA offers all this as a Zipline and Aerial Guide! With over 25 years of experience in outdoor recreation and transportation, Outlaw embodies the Colorado experience and represents the best of Colorado’s outdoors, mountain communities, and urban areas. Across our brands, we seek to offer unparalleled guest service, foster connection between our guests and Colorado’s natural areas, and increase travel accessibility throughout the state. We believe in the importance of experience and connection, constantly looking for innovative and new ways to explore Colorado, expand our boundaries, and have fun in the great outdoors.