Outdoor Adventure Guide - Part-Time
How would you like to work for a 30-year iconic brand that is known worldwide for its commitment to well-being?
Imagine an environment where balance, mindfulness, and care aren’t just words, but the way we live and work every day. At Miraval Austin Resort and Spa, you’ll be surrounded by natural beauty, supported by colleagues who value empathy and respect, and encouraged to grow personally and professionally.
Here, your career development and your well-being go hand in hand. From access to our fitness center, hiking trails, and wellness programs, to opportunities for professional training and leadership growth, this is more than a job — it’s a chance to align your career with a life in balance.
If you’re seeking a place where you can feel inspired, valued, and empowered to make a difference, we invite you to explore this opportunity as our Part Time Outdoor Adventure Guide\:
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 regard 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
Detail oriented, creative, and flexible
Serve as leader of guest facing programs for leisure guests and social and corporate groups with guests of varying abilities and deliver a quality experience for all
Serve as leader among peers
Receive performance feedback and adjust appropriately
Communicate effectively and professionally and work as a team player
Take direction from leadership and execute appropriate action
Provide feedback with professionalism
Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Climbing ability and comfortable working at heights of 30-50ft to include traversing cables
Technical proficiency with ropes, helmets, harnesses, hardware and several belay techniques and willingness to be trained on high ropes and challenge course elements
Ability to perform, or learn to perform, and facilitate all activities related to outdoor adventure
Ability to repeatedly lift and carry outdoor adventure equipment including stand up paddle boards, kayaks, climbing gear
Maintain equipment and related maintenance records and logs
Hike 3-4 mile/hour pace, miles ranging from 2-14 miles traveled
Interest in mindfulness, wellbeing and mind-body-soul connection
Enthusiastic about delivering experiences in all weather conditions
Decision making within the best interest of the department and Miraval
Proficient at Microsoft Office particularly Outlook
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions
Must have valid Driver's License
Perform other duties as assigned by department or resort leadership