Climbing/Zip Guide

The Summit Bechtel Reserve; Glen Jean (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia seeks an energetic canopy tour guide to supervise climbing and rappelling activities, ensure safety, and deliver an engaging guest experience. You will learn gear, facilities, and program details, participating in ongoing training throughout the season.

You will model Scout values, maintain a clean work area, and perform assigned duties while communicating via Teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Must be able to complete Guide Training and assessment (provided)
• Preferred: Experience guiding/facilitating and managing others
• Body weight between 50-250 as per the manufacture's requirement for participation
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision and instructions of climbing and rappelling activities.
• Become familiar with the proper gear supplied prior to the camping season
• Become thoroughly familiar with all information related to the climbing and rappelling facilities
• Participate in the specialized program training during the staff training period.
• Continuing on-the-job training throughout the season
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Skills

Guiding experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for providing a safe, fun, educational and engaging canopy tour/climbing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line supervision and instructions of climbing and rappelling activities.
• Become familiar with the proper gear supplied prior to the camping season
• Become thoroughly familiar with all information related to the climbing and rappelling facilities
• Participate in the specialized program training during the staff training period.
• Continuing on-the-job training throughout the season
• Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
• Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 18+
• Must be able to complete Guide Training and assessment (provided)
• Preferred: Experience guiding/facilitating and managing others
• Body weight between 50-250 as per the manufacture's requirement for participation
• Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication

Physical & Practical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 8 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 70 pounds
• Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
• Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55

Desired Traits

• High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
• Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
• Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds

Salary: $1600 - $1700 per month