Risk & Safety Training Specialist

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations!  Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks.  All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season.  Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Security team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring a Risk & Safety Training Specialist to Live. Work. Explore. at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $17.85 per hour
Schedule: May include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Housing: Eligible for a private room in a shared apartment for $267 per month. 

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday with restaurant & retail discounts
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Exclusive retail, lodging, and dining discounts at other Xanterra properties
• Generous benefit program for eligible employees
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Project a positive and welcoming presentation to all new staff. Always maintains an enthusiastic presentation of all training materials, representing the department and company in the most encouraging manner.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent organizational skills.
• Possess excellent presentation skills.
• You can successfully flex across training mediums (in-person, blended, remote), tailoring to your audience and considering factors such as culture, technology, and learning styles.
• Experience in creating training calendars, visual aids, teaching aids and class outlines.
• Present information on workplace safety to all new hires at general safety orientation.
• Facilitate property and corporate safety training on a rotational basis to all members of the South Rim Xanterra Team, including Hermit Rest and Phantom Range
• Demonstrated experience in conducting effective classroom training and individual coaching.
• Previous experience in training and orientation of new employees.
• Ability to work independently in an organized and productive manner to complete projects.
• Previous experience providing highly technical safety training and/or (2) working in a safety environment a plus.
• Proficiency with Outlook Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint software.
• Facilitate annual safety refresher courses to designated staff from all departments.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with all department trainers, departmental managers, and supervisors.
• Schedule required training classes and track employee participation through Xanterra’s Learning Management System, L3
• Promote a culture of safety among South Rim employees in conjunction with Xanterra corporate directives.
• Function as a member of Safety Committee and as such, serve on an appointed subcommittee.
• Oversee the Live Life campaign. Manage poster placement. Produce and distribute monthly, Supervisor Discussion Guides.
• Keep current CPR Instructor status.
• Work and practice the Xanterra Core Values and Mission set forth by Xanterra South Rim.
• Maintain Job Safety Analysis (JSA) database: Ensure total department compliance & facilitate annual reviews of JSA’s for all departments.
• Work with the Risk Manager to keep all Safety Program updated according to the law.
• Maintain current certifications (as required for training curriculum), participate in meetings, seminars and training sessions to obtain useful information for updating current training programs.
• Champion key training initiatives and develop programs to ensure the successful adoption of new technologies, data collection platforms, and operating policies/procedures.
• Develop training strategy to include schedule, content, and assessments leveraging existing tools to conduct both in person and self-paced training activities.
• Conduct scheduled safety check audits for Xanterra office and building areas on the South Rim and write appropriate audit reports for management review.
• Willingness and ability to be an effective communicator in all professional relationships while diligently building a positive and influential working rapport with the diverse staff represented on property.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Support the Worker Claim process by transporting employees to Flagstaff medical centers.
• Risk & Safety Trainer Specialist will support remote locations (Hermit Rest and Phantom Range)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• LMS experience a plus
• Maintain OSHA 10- & 30-hour certification
• Obtain OSHA Instructor Certification
• Maintain Red Cross Instructor Certification
• Obtain Training Certification via AHLEI (CHDT) or BCSP (STS)
• Five years of general industry safety experience referred.
• You are curious and have a passion for learning. Have a genuine desire to help employees succeed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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