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How much do hiking guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for hiking guide in Iowa is $18.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.88 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hiking guide?

A Hiking Guide is a professional who leads individuals or groups on outdoor hiking adventures. They provide navigation, ensure safety, and educate participants about the environment, wildlife, and local history. Guides assess trail conditions, assist with gear, and offer first aid if needed. Their goal is to create a safe, enjoyable, and informative outdoor experience for hikers of all skill levels.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a hiking guide?

To thrive as a Hiking Guide, you need strong navigation skills, knowledge of local flora and fauna, and physical endurance, typically supported by outdoor safety training and certifications in first aid or wilderness survival. Proficiency in using GPS devices, maps, compasses, and communication radios is highly valuable, along with certifications from organizations such as the Red Cross or Wilderness First Responder. Exceptional communication, group leadership, and problem-solving abilities help guides manage diverse groups and ensure a positive experience. These skills and qualities are essential for maintaining group safety, creating enjoyable adventures, and responding effectively to emergencies in outdoor settings.

What challenges can a hiking guide expect to face on the job?

Hiking Guides often face unpredictable weather, changing trail conditions, and the varying physical abilities of group members. Keeping everyone safe and engaged requires flexibility, quick decision-making, and the ability to adapt plans on the fly. Additionally, guides frequently work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, and may need to handle emergencies calmly in remote locations. However, overcoming these challenges can be very rewarding for those passionate about the outdoors and helping others enjoy nature responsibly.

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Infographic showing various Hiking Guide job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% Internship, 53% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,497 per year, or $18.5 per hour.

Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Elon University

Elon, IA • On-site

Part-time

PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


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Job description

Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Apply now Job no: 494359
Work type: Staff Part-Time
Location: Elon Main Campus
Categories: Athletics

Title: Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Days Per Week: Varies based on practice and match schedules

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Location: Elon Main Campus

Position Summary

The Assistant Men's Tennis Coach is responsible for specifically designated aspects of the men's tennis program, exercises independent judgment in providing technical expertise in the fundamentals of the sport, teaching student-athletes basic and advanced skills, and assisting the Head Men's Tennis Coach in management of the team through recruiting, program development, fund-raising, promotional activities, and related assigned responsibilities. The Assistant Coach guides and mentors student-athletes throughout the academic year.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.
Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.
Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
Free use of campus fitness facilities.
Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.
Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with minimum 1 year of experience of coaching at the collegiate level however, extensive player experience at the collegiate level can be substituted for the coaching experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's degree in any relevant field of study. Coaching experience in a NCAA Division I level program is preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Management and organizational skills are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Job Duties

  • Assumes responsibility for a particular aspect of the men's tennis program as assigned by the Head Men's Tennis Coach, planning short and long terms objectives under the leadership of the head coach, demonstrating technical expertise in the basics of the sport, and teaching the fundamentals and advanced level skills and game strategies to student-athletes, recruiting players including determining which schools to visit and which athletes to recruit, recommending the selection of team members, supervising practice sessions, scouting future opponents, providing expert advice to the head coach and team members, providing guidance or mentoring to student athletes throughout the academic year, coordinating with the Academic Assistance staff members, and monitoring academic progress of participating student-athletes.
  • Protects the integrity of the men's tennis program and the reputation of the intercollegiate athletics program of the University by ensuring that recruiting activities, student-athlete eligibility determination, scholarships and financial aid programs, scheduled practice sessions, and related activities governed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations as well as applicable conference rules and University policies.
  • Promotes a positive image of the intercollegiate athletics program and the University through participation in community and professional organizations, representing the University at professional meetings as required, promoting participation in community service activities by student athletes, and supporting established athletic fund-raising goals by actively participating in fund-raising events and promotional activities for intercollegiate athletics, assists in the formulation of team and department fundraising activities, as directed by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.
  • Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon's foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.
  • Participates as a member of the University community by teaching appropriate courses or class sessions, as required.

Advertised: 15 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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