About the role
Are you physically fit, safety conscious, comfortable working with ropes and heights and do you have a friendly and personable disposition? If so, you may just have what it takes to be the next Durango zip line SKY RANGER!!!
Seeking applicants for Zip Line Guides (Sky Rangers) for the upcoming summer season.
Sky Rangers are responsible for guiding the guests safely through our remote zip line course. The job is physically challenging, so you need to be very physically fit, and it requires 100% attention to safety, so you need to be detail-oriented. Sky Rangers are also responsible for daily course inspections, harness inspections, and course and equipment maintenance.
Additional Duties for Sky Rangers include (but are not limited to):
- Guiding guests through our Durango zip line, focusing on guest safety as our first priority at alltimes
- Physically assisting in sending and receiving guests safely to each platform
- Maintaining a clean and professional appearance
- Actively engaging the guests in conversation throughout an entire day
- Identifying and remedying unsafe situations with regard to either equipment or guests
- Providing a safe, fun and unforgettable experience high up in the trees of the Animas River Valley
Requirements for Sky Rangers include (but are not limited to):
- Physically fit to work in a climbing harness all day with upper body strength to move on cables
- Comfortable working at heights in the trees.
- Ability to quickly make decisions and provide leadership, as well as follow directions
- Ability to lift small children on and off of Soaring® zip line cables.
- Frequently climb via ascenders up 60′ of rope and feel comfortable working in such environments.
- English speaking, polite, courteous and able to address large groups of guests with a clear and understandable voice.
- First Aid or higher medical training.
To Apply
Please email your resume, a brief cover letter describing related experience, and three references to [email protected]. Indicate the position you’re applying for in the subject line and your desired start/end dates.
Employment options: June 1 – mid-August (peak season, great for college students); or June 1 – mid-October (full season).
- All meals and housing are included! Remote, cabin-style living in a pristine setting.
- Full-time seasonal position 40 hours/week.
- Work a five day on/two day off work week. Explore Colorado on your days off.
- There is no road access to the property, but staff can travel off property on days off.
- Parking available.