Aerial Park and Zipline Guide - Experienced

The Outlaw Group; Buena Vista (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gear discounts

Tips anticipated

Job summary

The Outlaw Group in Colorado is seeking enthusiastic, safety‑minded Via Ferrata and Zipline Guides for a summer in Colorado. You will lead aerial trips, rock climbing, and via ferrata courses while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Candidates with previous aerial course or zipline experience, CPR/First Aid, and strong teamwork will fit best. Training is available for rookies, with up‑to‑date logs and references encouraged. Expect ~9‑hour days and plenty of time outdoors with guests.

Qualifications

• Outdoors lovers who thrive outside.
• At least 1 season working in aerial courses (zipline, via ferrata, rock climbing).
• Strong teamwork and customer care focus.
• CPR/First Aid certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoors passion

Aerial experience

Teamwork

Customer care

CPR/First Aid

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

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.

Experienced Guides

Guides with previous experience in zip line courses and aerial course parks need to have relevant certifications and references, otherwise may be asked to participate in our company training program for rookie guides. One form of proof of previous employment / experience is up to date log books of your previous trips with endorsement by former employer(s). Up to date CPR/First Aid certifications are also required upon season start date.

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.

• Individuals with at least 1 season working in aerial courses, such as via ferratas, zip line courses, rock climbing, etc.

• 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!