Zipline Canopy Guide

Current Opening: Canopy Guide for Navitat Canopy Adventures

Definition:  A Canopy Guide provides customer service, instructs and leads participant groups on the canopy tour.

Note:  We are looking for Outdoor Professionals with proficiencies in Leadership, Teamwork, Risk Management, Wilderness Experience, and Outstanding Customer Service.  Candidates should expect to work closely with a team of other Outdoor Professionals in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

Summary of essential job functions:

·  Provides excellent customer service to all guests of Navitat Canopy Adventures

·  Creates an enriching experience for participants by promoting environmental literacy and deepening people’s appreciation  of the area

·  Engages guests with local ecology, geography, geology, history and culture.

·  Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with Navitat Canopy Adventures safety standards

·  Completes an inspection of all course components and of all course gear daily

·  Fits harnesses and helmets correctly and supervises the use of all personal protective equipment

·  Conducts participant orientation session and pre-screening

·  Successfully completes 100 hours of in-house, technical and interpretive training before hire

·  Attends regular, ongoing technical and interpretive training throughout the season

·  Performs other tasks on an as needed basis

Qualifications:

·      At least 18 years of age

·      High School Diploma or equivalent

·      Guiding experience in adventure tours preferred

·      Strong understanding of local ecology and history

·      Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification

·      Ability to communicate and work as an effective team member

·      Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts in a multi task environment

·      Must have strong risk management experience

·      Must speak fluent English (bilingual abilities are a plus)

Physical abilities required:

·      Must be able to perform work at heights

·      Must have full range of overhead arm motions

·      Must be able to perform all technical rescue associated with the canopy tour

·      Must be able to lift 50 lbs

·      Must be able to speak in front of large groups

·      This position may require walking/standing/hiking for long periods of time

Job specifics:

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and ability
• The hiring process begins in February, training begins in March
• All resumes received after April 1^st will be placed on file for future review

To learn more about Navitat, please visit our website: http://www.navitat.com

TO APPLY:

If you're interested in applying to be a Canopy Guide at our Wrightwood, CA location, please attach your current resume, references, and a letter of interest for email to: wrightwood@navitat.com

If you're interested in applying to be a Canopy Guide at our Asheville, NC location,  please attach your current resume, references, and a letter of interest for email to: asheville@navitat.com

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