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Active Adventures

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1996

✈️ Travel

🏨 Hospitality

Travel • Hospitality

Active Adventures is a New Zealand–founded adventure travel company that runs small-group, guided, all-inclusive active tours featuring hiking, biking, kayaking and other outdoor activities. Since 1996 they have designed multi-activity itineraries across New Zealand and 18+ other countries (Patagonia, Galápagos, Peru, Iceland, Himalayas, Europe, Africa, etc. ), emphasizing expert local guides, personalized small-group experiences, and varying activity levels. Their offerings are consumer-facing, bundled (accommodations, transport, many meals included), and focused on immersive nature and cultural experiences.

📋 Description

• Lead groups on various tours throughout the National Parks of North America, ensuring that all participants are safe, comfortable, and informed throughout the trip. • Ensure the smooth operation of each day’s itinerary, adjusting as necessary for weather, trail conditions, or other factors. • Provide clear instructions during outdoor activities that may include hiking, biking, rafting, horseback riding, ziplining, and wildlife viewing. • Follow safety procedures and tour expectations before and during the trip. • Act as the main point of contact for participants, answering questions and helping where needed. • Conduct pre-tour safety briefings and ensure all participants are equipped for all activities. • Maintain the safety and well-being of participants. • Safely drive a 15-passenger van and attached trailer to transport gear, and participants between tour locations as needed. • Create healthy and nutritious picnic-style lunches by following meal guidelines. • Foster a positive, friendly, and professional atmosphere, ensuring all participants have a memorable and enjoyable experience.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience as a guide or similar role is preferred. • Strong knowledge of the natural world, travel and outdoor safety. • Experience in customer service, especially in an outdoor, tourism, or hospitality setting. • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. • Experience driving vans and towing trailers preferred. • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to navigate and lead groups through unfamiliar terrain, using maps, or other navigation tools. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. • First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain it). • Ability to hike for extended periods over varied terrain and in inclement weather. • Ability to drive and operate a van and trailer safely for extended periods. • Ability to lift up to 50lbs of gear, bikes, coolers, etc.