Wrangler Guide 2024

Zion Ponderosa, Experience our Story, Create your Own

How you can make a difference

• Bring up beat passion for hospitality and service to guests
• Lead and inspire others on the team to feel joy in our services
• Make lasting relationships with guests and staff while inspiring the love of Zion
• Be a part of the East Zion Adventures team bringing new ideas for our property
• Exemplify our core values: humble, hungry, smart, loyal,  passionate, and safe

What you’ll be doing

• Maintaining all safety protocols for the guiding of activities
• Guiding guests through activities provided by East Zion Adventures
• Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience at our property and in the Zion area, particularly through an extensive knowledge of Zion National Park hikes and recreational areas
• Assist guests in booking activities, utilize reservations systems
• Ensure a high level of organization and cleanliness in your direct areas of work
• Maintain equipment and vehicles under the jurisdiction of EZA
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

What you will need to be successful 

• Having experience working with and around horses
• Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
• Experience in some areas of outdoor recreation with an emphasis on safety
• Experience or degrees in hospitality are great but not required to apply
• Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working

Compensation and Benefits

• $12-$15 (DOE) 
• Onsite dorm style housing UPON AVAILABILITY (deposit of $200 and maintenance fee of $5 daily apply). All utilities included (laundry, wifi, water, power, sewer, etc). 
• Access to world renowned recreation activities, including a pass to go through Zion for length of employment
• Family friendly working environment and team atmosphere
• Free use of East Zion Adventures activities when off hours, based upon activity availability
• Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)

* Though not guaranteed, on average our Wranglers and Guides are compensated in between $40.00-$70.00 per day in guest gratuities/tips.

Why work for Zion Ponderosa

Zion Ponderosa is a full service resort located on a large property that borders the east side of Zion National Park in southern Utah. We are passionate about providing exceptional service while sharing our love of Zion and all the outdoor adventures with our guests.  Opportunities on our team include customer service, food and beverage, recreation, facilities, and much more. 

Our story is that of a multigenerational family dream. We inspire and renew a love for adventure in the outdoors. Every day is a new opportunity to live well, achieve greater, and love life. We welcome all to join our family as we inspire the love of Zion and the Ponderosa Ranch. For all our staff, we hope that you will experience our story, and create your own. 

Our advice to you

Zion Ponderosa is committed to finding the right people that fit into our hospitality team. If you believe in hard work, team success, and providing excellent service then you are who we want. You will find success on our team if you desire to truly better the world around you with passionate service and team commitment.  

Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort LLC is a proud promoter of equal opportunities for training, compensation, transfer, promotion, and other aspects of employment for all qualified applicants and employees. Zion Ponderosa LLC. support Equal Employment Opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status when hiring – under federal, state and local laws.