Outdoor Adventure Guide Jobs

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Integrative Wellbeing team as an Outdoor Adventure Guide at Miraval Austin Resort and Spa located in Austin, Texas. Not only will you be part of a rock-star team, but you will also get to be part of a team that won North America’s Best Resort Spa and Texas’ Best Resort Spa by World Spa Awards! Hyatt has also earned a spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2023!

We offer excellent benefits:

• Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance with only a 30 day waiting period
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift

The Outdoor Adventure Guide must have an interest in and knowledge about the natural world, including the Texas Hill Country, or a curiosity to learn about our natural habitat. This person must have strong interpersonal skills, strong customer service skills, strong group management skills, and strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. They also need to have the ability to be flexible in regards to scheduling and daily duties. Personal interest in outdoor adventure pursuits, including extensive hiking experience, water activity experience, climbing experience and a knowledge of rope systems.

• Facilitation and problem solving skills
• Climbing ability and comfortable working at heights of 30-50ft to include traversing cables
• Must be technically proficient with ropes, helmets, harnesses, hardware and several belay techniques and demonstrate willingness to be trained on high ropes and challenge course elements
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Must have valid Driver's License
• Regional knowledge of outdoor venues and resources
• Strong leadership skills
• Detail oriented, creative, and flexible
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions
• Hike 3-4 mile/hour pace, miles ranging from 2-14 miles traveled
• Ability to perform and facilitate all activities related to outdoor adventure
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team player

Education and/or Experience:

• Five years of experience in facilitation and/or guiding outdoor adventure programs preferred
• Five years of experience in facilitation of High and Low Ropes Elements preferred
• First Aid/CPR
• ACCT Facilitator Level II preferred
• Lifeguard certification preferred and lifeguard training required for facilitating water activities
• Proficient knowledge of Miraval Philosophy and Mindfulness Applications preferred
• Training in facilitating stand up paddleboard and kayaking required for facilitating water activities
• Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Preferred
• Five years guiding experience hiking preferred

COVID-19 Safety:

Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and United States Health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests.

Hyatt 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.