Sunderland Ranch and Alaska Zipline Adventure Park

UPDATES: Hiring for 2022!

Hiring:

• Must be 21 years old

• 5 years Min experience working in the zipline industry. 

• 2 Years management experience. 

• Able to manage employee scheduling and issues.

• Able to perform course inspections and maintenance.

• Lead overall course operation day to day and be willing to fill in where needed. 

• Strong customer service and leadership skills.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work at heights. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and background check.

• Must be 21

• Must be comfortable working at heights.

• Be able to lead a group in high stress situation. 

• Able to work 8-10 hr days on the course. 

• Able to work well on a team. 

• Able to adapt to out-of-scope work and maintain a good attitude. 

• Provide great customer service to our clients. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and background check. 

• Safety minded, Goal oriented.

• Must be at least 18 Years of age. 

• Must be comfortable working at heights.

• Be able to lead a group in high stress situation. 

• Able to work 8-10 hr days on the course. 

• Able to work well on a team. 

• Able to adapt to out-of-scope work and maintain a good attitude. 

• Provide great customer service to our clients. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and background check. 

• Safety minded; Goal oriented.

Major Goal: 

A wrangler must be dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their guests by maintaining healthy horses, a safe riding environment via strong communication and instruction, and a fun riding environment by appearing relaxed while remaining attentive. Wranglers are dedicated to actively promoting and positively representing the Sunderland Ranch.   

Responsibilities and Requirements Include (Not limited to): 

• Daily horse care, saddling and tack maintenance 

• Greeting guests, taking out rides and participating in youth programs & camps 

• Ranch maintenance (minor fence work, grounds keeping, barn care ensuring a tidy appearance) 

• Moderate riding skills and knowledge of horse care with strong desire to continue learning 

• Enjoy working with youth as a positive role model in all ranch activities/camps 

• Valid driver’s license and transportation 

• Satisfactory background check  

• Professional and personal references 

• Cellular phone available for work use 

• Flexible schedule and availability (including Holidays and weekends) 

• Must represent Sunderland Ranch’s welcoming family atmosphere and enthusiasm for riding 

• Must be at least 18 Years of age. 

• Strong attention to detail  

• Professional attitude with guests

• Self-starter and strong time management skills

• Able to work 8-10 hours to see jobs through

• Clean background check and valid driver's license.

• Must be at least 18 Years of age.

• Clean driving record and background check

• Works well with a team & takes direction well

• Thinks on their feet and solves problems

• Able to adapt to out-of-scope work and maintain a good attitude

• Must like working with kids and animals

• Enthusiastic and enjoys learning

Additional Information About Sunderland Ranch and Alaska Zipline Adventure Park

We are motivated by the idea of delivering a high-quality, outdoor adventures immersing you in Alaska's wild while maintaining a high standard of safety and skill. We are family owned and operated with guides who represent these attributes well! We excel at making our clients feel like they are part of our family community right from the start.  We purposely carry an atmosphere of courage and love into all we do.  We guide and teach each of our guests to help ensure all are equipped for the best experience on our ziplines.  We are proud to continue to offer personal care while zipping that allows comfort and small group interaction with your adventurers. 

Desired Skills 

• Excellent customer service, self-management and organizational skills 

• Strong attention to detail/ability to see tasks to completion in a timely manner 

• Familiarity with and desire to learn methods used at AZAP

• Responsible, trusting, and honest behavior  

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

• Initiative and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repetitively 

• Patience with others 

• Strong love for the outdoors and a desire to immerse oneself in it 

• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with clients and team

• Positive, fun attitude while maintaining a professional manner 

• Desire to work with all types of people (adults and children) 

• Ability to combine a strong work ethic and teamwork with a good sense of humor 

Alaska Zipline Adventure Park & Sunderland Ranch

At Alaska Zipline Adventure Park we believe it is up us to make sure our guest is having the experience they paid for.  We expect our guides to be very attentive each guest to maximize their zipline experience. 

Alaska Zipline Adventure Park will provide all zipline training for guides, so prior experience for assistant guides is not necessary, but welcomed.  Our training sessions with professional trainers will ensure that you are well prepared for guiding AZAP’s course.  This training is designed to cover the specifics of AZAP.  Alaska Zipline Adventure Park is located just outside of Palmer Alaska one of Alaska’s original barley hay farms from the 1950s with some of the most amazing views around. 

Alaska Zipline Adventure Park does have on sight lodging for those guides who need facilities. These opportunities can be discussed throughout the hiring process.