Outdoor Guide

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Miraval Austin Resort and Spa

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 Outdoor Adventure Guide - Full-Time.

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
• 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

• 5+ years of experience in facilitation and/or guiding outdoor adventure programs preferred
• 1 – 2+ years guiding experience hiking preferred
• 1 – 5+ years of experience in facilitation of High and Low Ropes Elements preferred
• First Aid/CPR or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
• ACCT Facilitator Level I or II preferred or willingness to complete provided training
• Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder Preferred or willingness to complete provided training
• Lifeguard certification preferred or willingness to complete provided lifeguard training and pass lifeguard test required for role
• Trained or willing to be trained at facilitating stand up paddleboard and kayaking
• Knowledge of Miraval ethos is a plus

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and interpret retail product labeling. Ability to speak effectively…