Outdoor Adventure Guide

About the role

The Outdoor Adventure Guide will lead guest-facing programs for leisure, corporate, and group guests of varying abilities, ensuring a safe and meaningful experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead guest-facing programs for leisure, corporate, and group guests of varying abilities
• Ensure a safe and meaningful experience for all guests
• Have an interest in and knowledge of the natural world especially the landscapes, forests, and wildlife of the Berkshires or a strong curiosity and willingness to learn
• Have a passion for outdoor adventure pursuits including hiking, water activities, climbing, and basic rope-system knowledge
• Show excellent interpersonal and guest-service skills
• Show strong group-management abilities
• Show flexibility in scheduling and daily responsibilities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of facilitating and/or guiding outdoor adventure programs preferred
• 1–2+ years guiding hiking-based programs preferred
• 1–5+ years facilitating high/low ropes elements preferred
• First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Lifeguard certification preferred
• Training or willingness to be trained in kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
• Ability to carry and climb 10–12 ft ladders, ascend poles up to 50 ft, and traverse cables at height
• Ability to walk, stand, and belay for extended periods (8+ hours/day on multiple days)
• Ability to hike 6–12 miles/day at a sustained 2–4 mph pace
• Ability to lift/move up heavy objects

Benefits

• World class resort
• Awarded Fortune’s 100 best companies to work for
• Unlimited use of our fitness center, yoga classes, and lectures
• Tuition or wellbeing reimbursement
• Free golf
• Employee discounts on all spa services and programming
• Discounted rates at Hyatt Hotels
• Flexible schedules

Pay

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Schedule

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Skills

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Company Information

Miraval Berkshires is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the wellness industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Miraval Berkshires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.