Join the Outdoor Adventures team at one of the largest, most beautiful, and top private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as a Outdoor Adventures Guide!

Desert Mountain Club features seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course), seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets, state-of-the-art fitness center, swim and tennis facility, and spa. We offer terrific benefits like, FREE onsite medical clinic for all teammates & their dependents, Free team member meals during shifts, and so much more!

In this role, you will be responsible for assisting and leading member groups on recreational outings, i.e., hiking, biking, educational trips and more. The guide must work well on a team with other co-guides and trip leaders. Seeks to have and to share a robust knowledge of the area’s fauna, wildlife, geology, and history.

This position is On-Call. On-Call Guides are not required to be available 7 days a week but flexibility to work scheduled shifts is required.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and have a passion for the outdoors and recreation. Previous experience guiding hiking groups and outdoor recreational experience is required. Working knowledge of terrain, weather, environment, and the local area history.

• Must have a valid Drivers License with no traffic violation in the last 3 years.
• Wilderness First Aid – First Responder certified or must obtain within 6 months of employment.

BENEFITS

Join a top 10, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Time Off - PTO and Sick Pay
• Annual Education Scholarship
• Professional Development Scholarship
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mentorship Program
• Internships
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Rosetta Stone
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan
• Retail discounts
• Pet insurance
• Employee uniforms provided

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

• Guide individuals or groups.
• Lead hiking, biking, educational trips, multi-day trips, off-property excursions, and any other Outdoor Adventures Events.
• Work independently or on a team
• Foster an environment of safety and health
• Evaluate situations and proactively troubleshoot or create solutions
• Create an environment where the safety and health of the members and other guides is the highest priority.
• Build and foster positive customer relations.
• Interpret the surroundings including wildlife, plant life, geology, and history
• Assemble necessary equipment and supplies
• Fill out and maintain paperwork
• Coordinate meals
• Drive a passenger van or shuttle on surface streets, highways, and unpaved roads
• Instruct and demonstrate related skills and techniques
• Respect and maintain natural resources
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to work in an outdoor working environment – Regularly
• Exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Regularly
• Must be available to work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to walk, hike, bike and more for an extended period over multiple days.
• Ability to carry 15-35 pounds in a backpack for an extended period
• Required to lift, push, pull, move, and/or carry 15-35 pounds - Frequently
• Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving a large passenger van or side-by-side vehicle

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The club spans across 8, 000 acres featuring:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets
• An award-winning spa and fitness center
• Spectacular swim and tennis facility
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

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