MountainBased Hiring for Adventure Hiking Guide at Salt Lake City, Utah Full Time

**Rated #1 Guiding Company in Salt Lake City on TripAdvisor**

IMPORTANT:

Since this position will begin in 2022, we are looking for people who can commit months prior to the position starting. This will allow employees to plan their summer schedule far in advance.

Adventure Hiking Guide
Do you love exploring America’s National Parks? At MountainBased, we are building a team of passionate outdoor professionals who love hiking, camping, and sharing the outdoors with others.

OUR COMPANY

Started in 2016, we are a third generation, family owned adventure company that specializes in 5-day guided trips that explore spectacular National and State Parks throughout the American West (Primarily Utah, Wyoming & California).

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our guides will be responsible for driving 15-passenger vans (also towing a trailer), managing all trip logistics, preparing meals, and providing interpretive information to guests on permitted hiking trails. Guides are also responsible for creating a positive, encouraging, and safe experience for all!

The first weeks of employment will consist of on-the-job training and shadowing our lead guides so you can get a feel for how we run things.

As a team member with MountainBased, you’ll have a unique opportunity to help build a small business on many different levels!

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Must be passionate about the outdoors and working with groups!
• 2+ years of experience as an outdoor tour guide
• Commercial driving experience (understanding of DOT compliance rules and regulations)
• Confident, engaging public speaker (able to effectively communicate detailed interpretive and safety information to small groups)
• Physically capable of hiking 3-10 miles in a day on uneven terrain
• Experience cooking for large groups in a camping setting
• Able to work congenially with others, as you will be working with at least one other guide on all trips
• Willing to act as a brand ambassador on multiple social networks
• Should have a Wilderness First Responder Certificate (or willing to acquire this)
• Promoter of Leave No Trace Principles

MUST HAVE

• Up to date COVID Vaccination before 2022 season begins
• Pass DOT Drug Test
• Clean driving record (Able to drive 15-passenger van and trailer up to 5 hours in a day)
• Must obtain a valid medical health card in compliance with the Department of Transportation
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Must be able to pass a background check and be subject to random drug testing
• Proven history of leadership

What we will offer the selected candidate:

Position: Adventure Hiking Guide

Pay: $850 per trip (1 week of work)

You can work a maximum of 4 trips in a month (However 2-3 is more common).

The average amount that our guides make monthly ranges between $2,000-$5,000 (This number IS including tips)

This is not including tips, which is a huge bulk of income (This is including tips based on guest satisfaction)

Duration: April through the end of September (6 month contract) Training begins April 18th.