Canopy Adventure Guide

2 weeks ago


Galena, Alaska, United States Long Hollow Canopy Tours Full time
Job Description

Overview

Long Hollow Canopy Tours is seeking a highly motivated and safety-conscious individual to join our team as a Canopy Guide. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our guests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent customer service to all guests
  • Facilitate guests' experience on tour and/or supervise guests' trekking participation
  • Ensure all course operations are conducted in accordance with safety standards
  • Fits harnesses and helmets correctly and supervises the use of all personal safety equipment
  • Clear communication with co-guide, outpost staff, and management in person and using radios
  • Conducts participant ground school and pre-screening
  • Attends ongoing trainings and team meetings throughout the season
  • Perform opening and closing duties
  • Assists retail and ticket sales as needed
  • Provide in-park guests transportation by ATV (if applicable)
  • Perform technical rescues as needed
  • Ongoing assessment/management of risk in dynamic conditions
  • Inspect all personal protective equipment (PPE) prior to and after use
  • Properly inspects all course components and course gear
  • Complete post-trip and all other appropriate paperwork

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be 18 or older; Must be 21 to drive vehicles
  • Risk management experience preferred
  • Must pass initial training
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
  • Ability to communicate and work as an effective team member
  • Ability to speak in front of large groups effectively
  • Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts in a multi-task environment
  • Must be able to pass background check
  • Dependable, responsible, reliable, and able to take directions as needed

Physical Abilities Required

  • Must have ability to perform work at height
  • Must be able to perform all technical rescue associated with the park (training provided)
  • This position may require walking and standing for long period of times in all weather conditions
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to climb a ladder

Schedule

Must have a flexible schedule with full availability on the weekends and all holidays. Season is May-October. Trainings take place April-May. Full season availability is preferred but not required.