Tour Guide

Overview

This is a demanding, exciting, challenging and rewarding position which requires people who have a passion for the outdoors both on and off the road.

We focus on delivering our guests a high level of area knowledge and guides are required to deliver in depth geology, history, flora & fauna commentary through headsets throughout the tour. We feel bringing people to something so beautiful gives us the ability to help others connect with something greater!

• Due to insurance restrictions, all drivers must be at least 24 years of age.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and physical exam 1st day of employment.
• Be comfortable having a background check performed.
• Must possess a clean driving record – accidents and tickets.
• Class B Commercial Driver's license with Passenger Endorsement is preferred. However, those who possess a Nevada state issued driver's license or a driver's license that enables you to drive a 15-passenger vehicle, then no commercial driver license is required.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain:

• First Aid and CPR certificate. WFR Welcomed!
• Food Handlers Certificate – CA, WA, NY, UT, AZ preferred. Online course.

Wages are per trip and can vary depending on experience as well as individual tour guide availability. Due to the fact that tipping and commissions are a known part of the industry, some of our experienced guides earn as much as $400 per day, including tips. Our base rates per day range from $155 to $210 per day – based on experience.

Seasonal bonus package and continuing education stipends are offered.

401k is offered.

Employee housing is included.

Our typical season is Mid-March through the end of October/Early November.

We are looking for full‑time, part‑time or fill‑in guides.

Bindlestiff Tours is a small group adventure tour company based in Las Vegas specializing in single, multi‑day and private custom tours of the National Parks in the Southwest USA, California, Alaska and Western Canada. We have recently expanded to the East Coast on select tours as well – making us a coast‑to‑coast tour company! This is a driver/guide position with responsibilities including driving 7‑passenger & 15‑passenger vans depending on the group size.

Multi‑day tours require you to be comfortable towing/driving a 5x8' cargo trailer.

Other responsibilities include handling group dynamics, food shopping and cooking, planning and problem‑solving on the road, maintaining outdoor equipment, accounting and paperwork pre‑ and post‑tour and ensuring a safe and fun experience for all of our clients. You should have strong leadership and motivational skills, have a passion for the outdoors, be able to multitask and possess exceptional people skills.

We provide a mix of lodging, glamping and camping tours. Our east‑coast tours for select brands include, but are not limited to the Deep South, East Coast and Midwest as well as special interest tours such as wildlife, food/spirits, photography, biking etc.

With over 25 years of combined experience in the industry, we pride ourselves in having a variety of highly professional guides, top‑note equipment and exciting and off the beaten path itineraries.

We have created a fun and flexible work environment for individuals who have a passion for the outdoors, both on and off the road.

Tour Guides – lower 48:

This is a demanding, exciting, challenging and rewarding position which requires people who have a passion for the outdoors both on and off the road.

We are looking for that "X" factor in guides – who are not afraid to work hard, share their knowledge and have a consistent stream of learning in various locations of the USA and Canada. We are accepting applications with no previous guide experience – rather a deep interest in the outdoors, customer service and starting a position with adventure on the road, and also looking for professional guides who have been in the industry with prior experience.

We work with many different types of guests/brands and are looking to expand our guide pool to fit the needs of our tours.

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