Zipline and Aerial Adventure Guide

🌟 Now Hiring For Spring 2025! 🌟

At Highlands Aerial Park, our number one core value is FUN! We work hard, and we play hard—and we’re looking for energetic, outgoing individuals who love the outdoors and enjoy making new friends! Whether you’re looking for a seasonal job or a long-term adventure, we want YOU to join our dynamic and friendly team. No prior experience? No problem! We’ll train you to be awesome!

Why Join Us?

• 💚 A fun and adventurous job: Who says work can’t be an adventure?
• 🌳 Work outdoors: From ziplining to hiking, you’ll get to experience our stunning temperate rainforest daily.
• 🎉 Team bonding: Discounted/free tours for friends and family + lifetime free ziplining for employees!
• 🚀 Competitive pay: First-year guides can earn over $1,000 per week during peak season!
• ✨ Company retreats: Yearly multi-day adventures for the whole team.
• 🏆 Growth & advancement: Clear pay progression and opportunities to move into management.

Who Makes a Great HAP Team Member?

• Recent high school grads
• College students looking for a Summer gig
• Career-changers and retirees looking for a fun, fresh start
• Outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those wanting to break out of the office!
• Seasonal workers are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for full-time employment available for local residents.

What’s Involved:

• You’ll join us for our annual training (we promise it’s fun!) where you’ll learn everything you need to be a top-notch guide, UTV tour operator, and more.
• Training starts in late February, with the park reopening on Saturday, March 1st. You must be available for 8 days of training, and all new hires are required to complete it before employment begins.
• You’ll get hands-on training in customer service, safety protocols, and operating our zipline tours and adventure courses.
• Availability Requirement: This is an adventure-filled job with a dynamic schedule! We are a family-focused, retail-driven business, which means weekends and holidays are our busiest times. To be a great fit for this role, you must be available to work on weekends and holidays, especially during peak seasons (Spring Break, Summer, and holidays). If you're ready to work hard and have fun during the times that matter most to our guests, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Culture

Our team is built on a foundation of positivity, support, and shared goals. Whether you’re tackling a zipline tour or managing guests in the office, you’ll always feel encouraged and appreciated. At Highlands Aerial Park, we strive to create a work environment that feels like a second family—a place where everyone is motivated to grow, contribute, and have fun together.

Location:

Located in Scaly Mountain, North carolina (5 miles north of Dillard, GA, and 9 miles south of Highlands, NC) Highlands Aerial Park is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, offering breathtaking views and outdoor adventures!

Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime? Apply now to be part of the HAP team, where every day is an adventure!

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• A friendly, outgoing personality who loves connecting with people
• A passion for sharing the beauty and adventure of our mountains, trees, and history
• Dedication to providing top-tier customer service
• Ability to stay active and energized throughout a busy day (we’ll keep you moving!)
• A willingness to work outdoors, rain or shine
• A growth mindset – we’ll teach you everything you need to know, and we’re looking for team players who want to learn and grow with us!
• We’re looking for individuals who thrive in a team environment, communicate well under pressure, and have a problem-solving attitude when challenges arise!

Benefits

Perks & Benefits:

• 🌞 Adventure, fun, and beautiful scenery every day
• 💸 Pay above the industry average
• 💼 Valuable work experience in the outdoor recreation field
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Friendly coworkers who you’d want to hang out with after work
• 🌿 The chance to be part of an award-winning company with a strong sense of purpose!