Adventure Guide, Golden Skybridge Adventure Park
$39,520–$39,520 year
On-siteGolden, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Operate the Sky Zipline, Challenge Course, Giant Canyon Swing, Mountain Coaster, and ticket validation at the Golden Skybridge Adventure Park. Conduct daily opening and closing procedures, inspect infrastructure and equipment, and ensure all guests meet access and waiver requirements. Fit harnesses and helmets correctly, monitor guest safety, and perform safety orientations and equipment checks. Coach, assist, and rescue guests as needed while using strong communication skills to build rapport and enhance their experience. Monitor attraction progress, answer questions, and demonstrate equipment usage. Assist with gear maintenance, including washing, cleaning, and sanitizing equipment. Attend required meetings and training. Work in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Staff accommodations provided. Starting wage is $19.00/hour.
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must be 19 years old on or before April 1 of the summer for which you are applying
- Comfortable working at heights and working with fall protection systems
- Have great attention to detail to ensure safety and overall positive guest experience
- Guides must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business instructions, technical procedures, or government regulations that will be written in English
- Strong physical stamina and conditioning
- Physical demands of the position include working outdoors in all weather conditions, repetitive actions and speaking, sitting/standing for extended periods of time, frequent bending/twisting, and ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Be able to walk long distances at high altitudes and climb stairs/ladders
- Possess full range of overhead arm motions
- Have full hand dexterity
- Have enough upper body strength to pull self and the potential addition of up to 250 pounds along each cable's incline
- Every guide is required to work in a fast-paced, professional, and team-oriented work environment
- Strong communication and listening skills with local and international guests and staff
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with outdoor recreation, athletics, educational roles, high ropes instructor experience, ziplining, climbing, lift operation or guest relations is an asset
- First aid and/or CPR certification is an asset
- Second language skills are highly advantageous
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