Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

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Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 1st, 2024 to October 31st, 2024.

    Front Desk

    Front Desk Associate Spring & Summer 2025

    $13.00 - $14.50 / hour
    Mt. Carmel

    Front Desk Associate 2025 - Spring & Summer

    We are sharing the love of Zion by bringing service and adventure to life!

    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 front desk team bringing new ideas for our property
    • Keep our core values which are: Humble, Hungry, Smart, Safe, Passionate, and Loyal

    What you’ll be doing

    • Assist guests  at the front desk in checking in and finding their lodging reservation
    • Provide insightful information to help better the guests experience
    • Assist guests purchasing items in the gift shop and snack items
    • Answer phones to provide help to guests with questions
    • Maintain clean lobby area and bathrooms
    • Assist in keeping the gift shop and snack items stocked
    • Assisting at the campground office helping guest check in and find their camping spots
    • Assisting at the pool being an attendant who keeps towels clean and stocked, sells drinks and snacks, and keeps the pool area clean for guest, while enforcing pool rules and safety 

    What you will need to be successful

    • Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
    • Experience or degrees in hospitality are great but not required to apply
    • Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working
    • Keep a clean and professional appearance at all times

    Compensation and Benefits

    • Hourly rate $13- $14.50 DOE, Estimated hours per week 35-40 (5 days on 2 days off)
    • 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). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
    • Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Recreation and Lodging (20%)

    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 ion and the Ponderosa Ranch.

    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.

    East Zion Adventures

    Jeep/UTV Driver/Adventure Guide Spring & Summer 2025

    Mt. Carmel

    Jeep/UTV Driver / Adventure Guide 2025 - Spring & Summer Orderville Location

    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 all guiding  activities
    • Defensive driving skills 
    • Guiding guests through off-road Jeep tours provided by East Zion Adventures
    • Guiding  follow behind UTV tours. You will be responsible for teaching guests how to drive a UTV and taking them on a tour where they follow you on a specific route.
    • Guiding guests through world class slot canyons using a UTV  to get there.
    • 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
    • Ensure a high level of organization and cleanliness in your direct areas of work
    • Maintain Jeeps and UTV’s under the jurisdiction of EZA
    • Must complete required training to guide solo 
    • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification

    What you will need to be successful 

    • Must be over 21 years old to drive resort Jeeps with an active driver's license
    • A valid drivers license clear of any major violations
    • Passion for hospitality, excellent service, and team success
    • Experience in some areas of outdoor recreation with an emphasis on safety
    • Have team attitude showing humility, hunger, and people smarts when working

    Compensation and Benefits

    • Generous compensation will be based by tour, plus gratuities/tips*
    • 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). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
    • 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 all East Zion Adventures Activities during off hours, based upon activity availability
    • Discounts on all resort outlets including F&B, Gift Shops, and Lodging (20%)

    * Although not guaranteed, on average our Guides are compensated in between $40.00-$80.00 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.

    Recreation - East Zion Adventures

    Wrangler Spring & Summer 2025

    $12.00 - $15.00 / hour + tips
    Mt. Carmel

    Wrangler Guide 2025 - Spring & Summer

    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). Off-site pet friendly housing UPON AVAILABILITY. Full hook up RV spots or Dry RV spots UPON AVAILABILITY
    • 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.

     

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