Zipline Adventure Guide

Denali Park Adventures; Alaska; On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Denali Park Adventures in Alaska is seeking enthusiastic individuals for tour guiding positions, offering professional guest service while ensuring safety protocols are maintained throughout the tours.

The role requires conducting multiple tours daily, safety inspections, and assistance with equipment maintenance. A love for organization and detail, along with the ability to work in varying weather conditions, is essential.

Compensation starts at $17/hour plus tips, with opportunities for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on feet for up to 8-9 hours a day.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1-3 tours a work day with up to 10 participants per group.
• Effectively conduct safety orientations in compliance national standards.
• Inspect and document safety equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking in high-stress situations

Attention to detail

Job description

Career Opportunities with Denali Park Adventures

A great place to work.

Give each guest professional and expert service. Handle each guest interaction with specific care and attention, encourage them and keep them comfortable throughout the tour. Explain safety elements and maintain safety protocols throughout the tour. Give local information and interpretation when appropriate. Work within a team environment and keep tours on schedule.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Attend and pass minimum 50 hour rescue and facilitation training.
• Maintain and log 8 hours of rescue and facilitation practice per month.
• Conduct 1-3 tours a work day with up to 10 participants per group.
• Safe transportation of guests in ATV’s to and from the zipline course on rough ATV trails.
• Effectively conduct safety orientations in compliance national standards.
• Understand and comply with course and national safety standards.
• Understand and enforce safety requirements of zipline tour.
• Inspection and documentation of safety equipment, course elements, and vehicles.
• Responsible for exact tour timing and adherence to tour schedules.
• Understanding and effectively completing a variety of safety reports and paperwork.
• Washing and fueling ATV’s.
• Assist in course and property maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work on feet for up to 8-9 hours a day, with the majority of the time spent with guests.
• Ability to work at heights over 40 feet.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude while working in ALL weather conditions.
Attention to detail and a love of organization is an absolute must.
• Must have a “Safety First” mentality.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.
• Must be willing and able to assist in course maintenance as needed.
• Ability to think calmly and critically in high-stress situations.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience working in customer service.
• Experience working in seasonal tourism a major plus.
• Familiarity with Denali National Park history, landscape and wildlife.
• Prior visitation to Denali.
• International travel, backcountry travel, climbing and other adventure sport experience.

Pay: $17 ($15 hourly base wage + $2 per hour end of season bonus) + TIPS (tips will add at least $4-8/hour!)