Aerial Park and Zipline Guide - Experienced

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gear discounts

Tip-based income opportunities

Outdoor brand access discounts

Job summary

Outlaw Group is seeking enthusiastic Via Ferrata, Zipline Guides for the Colorado outdoors this summer. You will lead safe, educational aerial trips, manage guests, and ensure a top-notch experience across rock climbing, via ferrata, and zipline courses.

We value safety, teamwork, and customer care, with up to ~9-hour days and outdoor fun. Prior experience and relevant certifications help, and tip-based earnings boost income.

Qualifications

• At least 1 season working in aerial courses (zipline, via ferrata, rock climbing).
• Up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence via log books or references from previous employers may be requested.
• Ability to conduct safety briefings and lead guest safety discussions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Customer care

Teamwork

Safety mindful

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.