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Nova Guides provides ATV/UTV guided tours and rentals, winter snowmobile and snow coach guided tours and rentals, and private fly fishing and archery instruction. Delaware North Team Members receive ...

Nova Guides provides ATV/UTV guided tours and rentals, winter snowmobile and snow coach guided tours and rentals, and private fly fishing and archery instruction. Delaware North Team Members receive ...

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How much do atv guide jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for atv guide in the United States is $19.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ATV Guide job?

An ATV Guide leads guided tours on all-terrain vehicles, ensuring guests have a safe and enjoyable experience while exploring trails and outdoor landscapes. They provide instructions on ATV operation, enforce safety rules, and share knowledge about the local environment. The role typically requires strong communication skills, a passion for outdoor adventure, and experience handling ATVs in various terrains.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Atv Guide position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ATV Guide, you need a solid understanding of ATV operation and maintenance, local terrain navigation, and basic first aid, often supported by relevant certifications such as CPR or wilderness safety. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, two-way radios, and booking or scheduling software is commonly required. Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills help guides deliver engaging and safe experiences to diverse groups. These abilities are essential for ensuring client safety and satisfaction while adapting to dynamic and potentially challenging outdoor environments.

What does a typical day look like for an ATV Guide?

A typical day for an ATV Guide often starts with inspecting and preparing ATV vehicles, checking equipment, and reviewing the day's tour schedule. Guides greet guests, provide safety briefings, and lead groups along designated trails, pointing out interesting landmarks and ensuring group safety throughout the excursion. They may also handle minor vehicle issues, answer guest questions, and respond to emergencies if needed. The work environment is primarily outdoors and can involve variable weather and terrain, making adaptability and quick problem-solving valuable assets for those considering this role.
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Infographic showing various Atv Guide job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,987 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

ATV Adventure Guide

Denali Park Adventures

Denali National Park, AK

$16/hr

Other

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Do you find yourself daydreaming about a life filled with access to adventure? A job that introduces you to travelers from across the planet? Denali is a hub for a person like you, and Denali ATV Adventures is one of the most exciting seasonal jobs through which to experience it!

Equal parts performer, educator, and outdoor enthusiast, the Denali ATV Adventure Guide requires big personalities, a thirst for curiosity, and a lifestyle spent saturated in nature. Denali ATV Adventure Guides are tasked with connecting our guests to the rugged backcountry of the Denali area and all the majesty that accompanies it. Our tours cut through the stampede corridor, an area speckled in mountainous landscapes, twisting trails through aspen groves, and river crossings. The main traits youll need to be a Denali ATV Adventure Guide are an outgoing and amiable disposition, an active interest in Alaska, and a passion for bringing people memorable experiences. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Directly engage with guests for the entire shift.
  • Required to lead guests into the wilderness and through our trail systems by safely navigating the terrain and obstacles. Help novice drivers understand how to operate an ATV.
  • Required to speak in front of large groups of guests, informing them on the sights they are seeing and entertaining them. The ability to hold a conversation with a stranger for several minutes is a crucial aspect of this position.
  • Speak knowledgeably about the area, providing facts and answers to guests questions. We will provide you with a foundation of knowledge, but it is imperative that you show a curiosity and interest in continuing to learn about Alaska. The more you know, the more confident you can be as a leader on tour.
  • Sometimes be required to make difficult judgment calls for the safety of our guests. This can include switching guests to an alternate unit, recognizing trail conditions and adapting quickly, and being mindful of the tour pacing.
  • The workday goes from 8 am until midnight during our busy season and include on call shifts.
  • You will be dirty and wet on the job more often than not. The position requires you to be comfortable and prepared for all weather, including rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms, the byproducts of wildfires, as well as sunshine. It is important that you understand what it takes to work in these conditions, as weather is a constant factor in our work.
  • Basic understanding of the mechanical aspects of the ATVs is required, in order to help point out maintenance needs as they occur.
  • This job requires First Aid and CPR certifications. You are not required to be a first responder, but you will need to be able to keep a level head during emergency medical situations.
  • Daily list of duties will include power washing, drying, fueling, and parking ATVs. Additionally, you will be required to clean helmets, goggles and gloves.
  • Required to perform trail maintenance. This is manual labor with tools such as pickaxes, shovels, and rakes.
  • Flexible with your schedule and take things in stride, especially during the peak season. Overtime, private tours, and long work weeks may be necessary.
  • Most importantly it is your job to keep our guest safe and happy. Being a good presenter, being engaging, excited, and knowledgeable is what makes you thrive here. We expect that your enthusiasm stays consistent throughout the summer. Your excitement is contagious to our visitors.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clean driving record
  • 18 or older
  • Active interests in outdoor hobbies
  • Ability to lift 50lbs. repeatedly
  • A healthy back
  • Willingness to work in all weather
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Friendly and Extroverted personality type

Pay: $16 ($14 hourly base wage + $2 per hour end of season bonus) + TIPS (tips will add at least $6-8/hour)

*Single Room Housing*