Climbing/Zip Guide

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV, seeks a canopy tour guide to provide safe, fun, educational experiences. Responsibilities include supervising climbing and rappelling, gear familiarization, and ongoing training. Housing is provided; staff work hours are long and dynamic, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer service.

The role requires physical stamina and teamwork. Ideal candidates embrace a positive attitude, high emotional intelligence, and adaptability to a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be able to complete Guide Training and assessment.
• Willing to become registered Scouting America member (background screening).
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision and instructions of climbing and rappelling activities.
• Become familiar with gear and facilities prior to the camping season.
• Participate in staff training and ongoing program development.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, and safe work area.
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the staff handbook.
• Perform additional duties assigned by leadership.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for providing a safe, fun, educational and engaging canopy tour/climbing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision and instructions of climbing and rappelling activities.
• Become familiar with the proper gear supplied prior to the camping season
• Become thoroughly familiar with all information related to the climbing and rappelling facilities
• Participate in the specialized program training during the staff training period.
• Continuing on-the-job training throughout the season
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Must be able to complete Guide Training and assessment (provided)
• Preferred: Experience guiding/facilitating and managing others
• Body weight between 50-250 as per the manufacturer's requirement for participation
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

Salary: $1600 - $1700 per month