Zipline Guide

Omni Hotels & resorts; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa is seeking a Zipline Guide to join our mountain adventure team. You will greet guests, lead Canopy Tour groups, and ensure safe operations at heights of 200+ feet while delivering outstanding guest service.

Strong communication, leadership, and the ability to stand for long hours in varied weather are essential; CPR and First Aid certification are desired. Prior experience in outdoor recreation or ski-related activities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hrs per day.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions.
• CPR and First Aid certification is desired.
• Experience in the ski industry, outdoor education, recreation management, high angle ropes courses, and/or interpretive/educational programming a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Assist desk staff with check in process, waivers and storing belongings.
• Greet guests and give an introductory orientation talk.
• Inspect, repair as needed and prepare guide equipment, guest equipment, and Canopy Tour course daily.
• Complete Daily Operations Check List and Report and Equipment Use Log. Complete Near Misses/Incidents when pertinent.
• Inform Canopy Tour director of any maintenance needs on the course.
• Guide groups of up to 8 guests on the Canopy Tour, and demonstrate proficiency in the multitude of skills required to guide.
• Ensure that all procedures covered in the Guide Training Manual are followed.
• Respond when necessary to evacuate participants from the course.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for Canopy Tour guests.
• Assist in operating the Williwaw Dual Racing Zip
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification is required of all guides.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Job description

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa has been delighting vacationers - including 24 U.S. Presidents - for over 250 years. A recently completed $170 million dollar renovation restored the historic character to this Allegheny Mountain resort in Virginia. We are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings. The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Overview

The Zipline Guide will have excellent communication, customer service skills, organizational and leadership skills and be comfortable working at heights of 200+ feet.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Assist desk staff with check in process, waivers and storing belongings.
• Greet guests and give an introductory orientation talk.
• Inspect, repair as needed and prepare guide equipment, guest equipment, and Canopy Tour course daily.
• Complete Daily Operations Check List and Report and Equipment Use Log. Complete Near Misses/Incidents when pertinent.
• Inform Canopy Tour director of any maintenance needs on the course.
• Guide groups of up to 8 guests on the Canopy Tour, and demonstrate proficiency in the multitude of skills required to guide.
• Ensure that all procedures covered in the Guide Training Manual are followed.
• Respond when necessary to evacuate participants from the course.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for Canopy Tour guests.
• Assist in operating the Williwaw Dual Racing Zip
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification is required of all guides.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hrs per day.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather conditions.
• CPR and First Aid certification is desired.
• Experience in the ski industry, outdoor education, recreation management, high angle ropes courses, and/or interpretive/educational programming a plus.

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