What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Sports Guide position at Canyon Ranch?
Canyon Ranch® has been a trailblazer and an industry-leading proponent of the wellness lifestyle since its founding in 1979. Canyon Ranch has imparted integrative expertise to millions of guests, with established wellness destination resorts in Tucson, Arizona, Lenox, Massachusetts and Woodside, California Wellness Retreat, guests can achieve their goal of living younger longer. In addition, Canyon Ranch operates North Americas largest day spa at The Venetian® hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canyon Ranch is a 13-time winner of Travel Leisure’s Best Spa Award, an 11-time recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler Best Destination Spa Award, and both wellness resorts were named in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels rankings.
Outdoor Sports Guide – Canyon Ranch
Are you passionate about nature, wellness, and guiding others through transformative outdoor experiences? If so, we are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Outdoor Sports Guide to lead themed hikes and adventure activities in stunning natural settings.
As an Outdoor Sports Guide, you will engage guests while ensuring their safety and enjoyment on hikes ranging from 3 to 12 miles. Currenlty, we are seeking guides who are yoga-certified with a special interest or knowledge in meditation, art, or astronomy! This will allow you to craft immersive, themed hiking experiences that inspire and educate our guests!
Our team members are positive professionals who are open to feedback, love the outdoors, and thrive on meaningful work in beautiful places—all in alignment with the Canyon Ranch mission of healthy personal transformation and wellness. In addition to hiking, guides have the opportunity to learn and teach:
- Climbing
- Cycling & mountain biking
- Archery
- Ropes courses
- Night vision hikes
- Naturalist hikes
- Various outdoor adventure programming
Our tours range in size from 1-12 guests, and guides safely operate a 15-passenger van and other equipment.
Schedule: Must be available 3-5 days a week from 5:30AM – 3:00PM
Education: High School Diploma or GED
It is preferred that you have 2 years of experience in guiding, recreation, sports or customer service.
Yoga certified
You will need to be 21 years of age or older and have a valid state driver's license with no moving violations for the previous 3 years.
You absolutely, positively need to enjoy spending time with people and being able to carry the conversation easily and engagingly. If you have a background, interest or skills in art, meditation, or astronomy- that is a huge plus!
