Recreation Guide

The Evergreen Lodge & Rush Creek Lodge & Spa is looking for fun, talented Outdoor Recreation Guides with broad experiences leading outdoor guided trips and a love for and interest in interpretive programs.  We are seeking a guide who possesses strong people skills as well as strong outdoor skills and experience, and who is excited to share their experiences and passion for the outdoors with diverse audiences.

Our professional Recreation Guides work with our Recreation Manager to promote, coordinate and lead all of the Lodge's off-site recreation programs and activities in Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest.  While our guided adventures include hiking, biking, backpacking, sightseeing, and snowshoeing trips, the Recreation Guide Service provides a variety of additional services, including expert advice, trip planning, and on-site activities. While guides mainly conduct naturalist tours/hikes, they cross-train, support and execute various recreational programs and activities (including assisting at our Recreation Desk).

Our recreation department takes pride not only in our work but also in our shared passion for the great outdoors. On weekends, we are the trailblazers, the backpackers, the rock climbers, and the explorers, driven by the same spirit that fuels our professional pursuits. If you're ready to turn your love for the outdoors into a Yosemite adventure, come be a part of our team and help others discover the magic of this iconic wilderness. Let's make every day a celebration of nature, and every trip an unforgettable journey. Are you ready for your Yosemite adventure?

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

• Hike 10 miles per day with pack weights from 20-30 pounds
• Maintain a clean and organized shared space
• Perform basic vehicle safety inspections
• Ensure guest safety in front and back country settings
• Able to work independently and in leadership roles
• Is able to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Drives safely and obeys traffic laws 
• Able work in various weather conditions including rain, snow, and heat
• Stays up-to-date on local history, cultural events, trail conditions, and attractions to provide accurate and current information
• Engage and adapt tours to guests of diverse backgrounds and physical abilities

• Leading a healthy, drug-free lifestyle
• High integrity
• Guest service oriented
• Self-motivated (takes initiative) with high standards
• Mature and personable with a relaxed nature
• Hands-on and variety seeking
• Dynamic and fun, yet responsible and professional
• Flexible with a "whatever it takes" attitude

• Education: BA/BS preferred, outdoor recreation, naturalist or related focus a plus 
• Wilderness First Responder preferred; First Aid and CPR certification minimum required
• Extensive outdoor experience
• Possess or willing to obtain Leave No Trace Online Awareness Certification prior to start date 
• Possess or willing to obtain California Responsible Beverage Server Certification prior to start date 
• Possess or willing to obtain California Food Handlers Certification prior to start date 
• Able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Strong general outdoor knowledge including flora, fauna, navigation and safety
• Exceptional interpersonal  and group leadership skills
• Extensive knowledge of Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada is ideal but not required
• 1-2 years minimum trip leadership experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interest in training/coaching and in supporting our Intern mission
• Independent thinker with strong initiative, but comfortable working within a defined framework
•  Must be 21(+) years old 

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.  
• Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
• Ability to stand and move continuously.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.

• Full time position available
• Room and board available for fixed weekly cost both Onsite and Offsite
• Potential Overnight shifts
• Flexible hours to meet Operational needs 
• Healthcare benefits available after 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.