We are seeking gregarious, entertaining, and intellectually-strong historian and geologist type characters, who are savvy vehicle drivers with some off-road driving experience. This combination of diverse skills is used as you navigate our 2012 Mitsubishi Fuso 4 wheel drive vehicle on dirt roads, mesas and drainages of the southwest Zion Plateau, offering interpretation on flora, fauna, human history, and geology along the way.

Summary

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of 23 years of age by April 1st
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or Wilderness First Responder
Utah Department of Transportation Med Card (may be obtained in Utah)

Preferred:

Familiarity with the area
Ability to be engaging and polite
Desire to learn and share that knowledge with others
Experience leading a tour

Responsibilities:

Driving courteously, avoiding risks which could harm passengers, vehicles, or the environment
Enhancing the Overland experience by further developing and improving the tours
Building an impressive knowledge base of the recreation opportunities, roads, hikes, canyons, and hidden secrets of Zion National Park and the surrounding area on personal time
Helping connect clients with other ZAC guided events, outfitting for the Narrows, or other Zion activities
Maintaining the tour vehicle for cleanliness, fueling, fluid checking, and communicating maintenance needs to the vehicle fleet manager
Solving problems with grace and efficiency
Educating clients in the principles of Leave No Trace travel
Offering knowledge, anecdotal stories, and interactive communication with clients on flora, fauna, geology, local history, and natural history during tour routes
Facilitating meaningful, helpful, informative, and pleasant conversations with customers

Perks:

An astounding clientele, from all ages, places, and walks of life
Free use of company rental gear for personal recreation days
Free tuition for ZAC guided trips and courses in canyoneering, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and road biking
Work with an incredible team connected individuals dedicated to a high quality of life for themselves and our guests. We want the same for you. Unlike cubicle neighbors, we get to know each other. Our staff want each other to be great, to pursue excellence in all we do, to support each other, be supported and deliver a high level of performance every day.
Pro-purchase opportunities from many outdoor equipment manufacturers
Live within the towering walls of Zion National Park
Opportunity to work outside

Dates of Employment:

Feb 26th - November 29th 2024
Overland drivers work about 5 days a week. The work schedule depends on demand for the tours. We offer one tour each day in the evening near the sunset. An average tour is about 3 - 3.5 hours.
Off season work may be available to extend the work season into year round work.

How to Apply

Send your resume and cover letter to hiring@zionadventures.com
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis starting Dec 1, 2023.
Hiring process will end Jan 15th, 2024.

Compensation Information

Starting Wage:

$16/hour

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