Outdoor Adventure Guide Spring 2027

Jeep Driver / Adventure Guide 2027

Zion Ponderosa, Experience our Story, Create your Own

How you can make a difference

• Bring up beat passion for hospitality and service to guests
• Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
• Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
• Be a part of the East Zion Adventures team bringing new ideas for our property
• Exemplify our core values: humble, hungry, smart, loyal, passionate, and safe

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining all safety protocols for all guiding  activities
• Defensive driving skills 
• Guiding guests through off-road Jeep tours provided by East Zion Adventures
• Guiding Sunset Hikes. 
• Guiding Paintball games and stargazing tours.
• Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience at our property and in the Zion area, particularly through an extensive knowledge of Zion National Park hikes and recreational areas
• Ensure a high level of organization and cleanliness in your direct areas of work
• Maintain Jeeps and side by sides under the jurisdiction of EZA
• Must complete required training to guide solo 
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

What you will need to be successful 

• Must be over 21 years old to drive resort Jeeps with an active driver's license
• A valid drivers license clear of any major violations
• Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
• Experience in some areas of outdoor recreation with an emphasis on safety
• Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate is determined by your and paid per tour. Per tour rates can be provided upon request(1 hour Jeep tours pay $50 and the longer they are the more they pay)
• Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). 
• Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment
• Family friendly working environment and team atmosphere 
• Free use of all East Zion Adventures Activities during off hours, based upon activity availability
• Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)

* Although not guaranteed, on average our Guides are compensated in between $40.00-$80.00 per day in guest gratuities/tips.

Why work for Zion Ponderosa

Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests.  Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more. 

Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch. For all our staff, we hope that you will experience our story, and create your own. 

Our advice to you

Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.  

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.