Regional Lead or Full-Time Guide, Hourly Staff, Contract

Posted by Good Trip Adventures on 12/18/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Guide (raft,fish,bike hunt,horse etc.)

Company Type: Recreation

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Country: United States

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Contact Name: Luke Lew

Contact Phone: (406) 613-7568

Job Type: Seasonal Full Time

Salary: $16-20/hour

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:

Job Description & Requirements

Compensation and Schedule

Regional Lead Gudies are based within a 1-2 hour radius of their assigned guiding area. The role typically involves 3-4 field days per week, which includes allocated hours for trip preparation and clean-up. Field days are consistent unless assigned to multi-day or specialty tours. This is a salary, non-exempt position, with overtime opportunities approved as needed. Work hours include time in the field, driving company vehicles, trip preparation, gear maintenance, administrative duties, and other assigned tasks.

Full Time Guides are based within a 1-2 hour radius of their assigned guiding area. The role typically involves 3-4 field days per week, which includes allocated hours for trip preparation and clean-up. Field days are consistent unless assigned to multi-day or specialty tours. This is an hourly, non-exempt position, with overtime opportunities approved as needed. Work hours include time in the field, driving company vehicles, trip preparation, gear maintenance, administrative duties, and other assigned tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities

Pre-trip: Client communication Conditions and park information review Vehicle and gear pick up Shopping for supplies, meal prep Emergency protocol review On trip: Client pick up and transportation in 15 passenger van or SUV Lead day tours or multi-day trips with groups of varying sizes. Our tours are naturalist-focused and often include a prepared picnic lunch on day tours, and multiple meals on multi-day tours. Multi-day trips also require group management, skill instruction, and adapting to changing conditions. Post-trip: Clean and return gear Repair, report, and make a plan for fixing any damaged gear Clean and return vehicle Post-trip paperwork including recap, submitting expenses, and vehicle and gear check in Post-trip client check in Ongoing: If not working in the field during a work day, you may also be asked to assist your regional lead with occasional vehicle and gear maintenance and inventory as well as social media content generation Prompt communication with office and local team via email and slack Attend and assist with annual regional guide training (held in Spring in most locations) Attend monthly remote guide trainings Keep consistent boundaries on days off to maintain strong physical and mental health Provide ongoing constructive feedback to our team to help our company grow. Requirements

Below certifications completed by start date (Good Trip will assist with obtaining once hired): Wilderness First Responder or higher (valid for duration of 2025) CPR (valid for duration of 2025) Leave No Trace Awareness ServSafe Food Handler DOT Physical Background Check Valid US Driver’s License Strong communication skills. Full time guides are expected to be responsive to emails and active on the guide slack channel. Strong time management skills to keep up with trip needs, prompt reporting, and client communications. Comfort in a self-directed environment. You should feel confident taking initiative and seeking solutions. Investment in personal growth. Full time guides are the leaders and mentors of our team! Perks

Preferred, consistent scheduling Workers compensation insurance Paid as a W2 employee Shared guide housing, subsidized housing, depending on location Continuing education and gear bonuses 2025 Positions Available

Acadia Regional Lead Guide & Multiple f/t positions Based on Mount Desert Island, ME Hired May – October Yellowstone / Grand Teton Regional lead Guide and multiple f/t guide positions Based in Bozeman, MT area or Jackson, WY Hired May – October or partial term Utah National Parks Multiple f/t guide positions Based in Moab, Hurricane, or other Utah locations within park radius Hired March – October or partial term Yosemite / Sequoia Kings Canyon Regional lead and f/t guide positions Based in Oakhurst, CA Hired June – August Hourly Base Pay

Year 1 Guide – $16.00

Year 2 Guides $17.00

Year 3+ Guide $18.00

Regional Lead $20.00

Add Ons

Certification Increase in Reg Rate
NIA Interpretive Certified $0.25 / hour
Master Naturalist** $0.25 / hour
Master’s degree or higher in earth science, biology, history, or other applicable field $0.25 / hour
**Must be applicable in region where guiding

Along with a current resume, please answer the below questions in your email:

 

 

 jobs@goodtripadventures.com

 

1. What position(s) are you applying for (please be specific)?

2. What National Park or travel planning experience do you have (personal or professional)? What other kinds of experience do you have that might be relevant to this position?

3. We work with guides who promote and align with our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion for historically marginalized people in the outdoors. What is your stance on these values?

4. Where will you be located next year? If you’re relocating for a position, tell us about what that would look like.

5. Do you have a current Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification? If not, are you planning to get one before this position would start?

6. Please explain how your professional or personal experience would help you excel in this position, particularly in relation to the specific requirements listed.
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