Tour Director

Grand Circle Corporation; National City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 220 USD daily rate

Gratuity: 7-10 USD /person/day

Incentive: Up to 40% of base salary

Job summary

Grand Circle Corporation seeks experienced Tour Directors to lead escorted tours for travelers 50+. You will manage the program's quality, deliver destination briefings, and connect travelers with locals while adapting to dynamic schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years guiding experience, strong leadership, and Excel proficiency. Compensation includes a $220 daily rate with potential increases based on performance, plus gratuity and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of tour guiding experience in the listed itineraries.
• Passion for destinations, people, culture, and traditions.
• Go beyond the touristy destinations to connect travelers with locals.
• Knowledge (History, Everyday Life, Nature, Culture) of the destinations.
• Flexibility, teamwork and leadership skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions for last-minute changes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• In charge of the program's overall quality and delivering an unforgettable experience for travelers.
• Deliver all the information about the destination/program/schedule.
• Understand travelers' expectations and focus on their enjoyment of the trip.
• Reconfirms every service with suppliers.
• Represent Grand Circle Travel to keep a cordial and formal relationship with our partners.
• Listen to travelers' feedback, take notes, and communicate with the GCT Office.

Skills

Tour guiding

Leadership

Flexibility

Communication

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Circle Corporation is the largest American direct marketer of international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans aged 50 and older and has served more than 1 million travelers since 1958.

Grand Circle Is Looking For Program Directors (Tour Directors) Who Are Willing To Take Risks And Challenge Themselves To Provide Travelers With Unforgettable Experiences On Our Escorted Tours

Tour Information

• The Canadian Maritimes (13 Days)
• Destinations: Halifax, Baddeck, Charlottetown, Saint John, Quebec City, Montreal, John’s
• The Canadian Rockies (14 Days)
• Destinations: Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria

What We Require

• 3 to 5 Years of experience guiding tours in the above
• Passion for the destinations, their people, culture, and traditions
• Go beyond the touristy destination to connect your travelers with the locals
• Knowledge (History, Everyday Life, Nature, Culture) of the destinations
• Flexibility, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Ability to make quick decisions to address last-minute changes
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel

Working Responsibilities

• In charge of the program's overall quality and delivering an unforgettable experience for travelers.
• Deliver all the information about the destination/program/schedule.
• Understand travelers' expectations (especially IC Members) and focus on their enjoyment of the trip.
• Reconfirms every service with
• Represent GCT to keep a cordial and formal relationship with our
• Listen to travelers' feedback, take notes, and communicate with the GCT Office.

What We Offer

• Salary: $220 USD daily rate (with up to 20% increase after 3 years) based on performance
• Gratuity: $7- $10 /person/day (average group size: 35 )
• Incentive: Up to an additional 40% of your base salary upon achieving Excellence goals