What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treetop Quest Aerial Adventure Guide position at Roanoke County, Virginia?
General Description
Provides facilitation and instructional assistance for the operation of Treetop Quest aerial adventure course. Maintains a safe and controlled atmosphere to ensure a high quality program that meets county standards. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Preferred: One year of proven work history in the recreation, outdoor or service industry.
Certifications/Licenses
Required: CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain upon hire
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Good physical condition. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays. Minimum age 16.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Provides facilitation and instructional assistance for the operation of Treetop Quest aerial adventure course. Maintains a safe and controlled atmosphere to ensure a high quality program that meets county standards. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Shift Hours and/or Days worked: Various
- Hours Required for this position: Up to 20/week
- Performs daily course set up/break down, visual course inspections, participant safety orientations, and on-going participant and environmental observations. Starts and ends programs on time and returns all resources to their proper locations.
- Evacuates/rescues guests in distress from the aerial adventure course following standardized safety protocols as needed.
- Performs basic clean-up for all areas of Treetop Quest aerial adventure course facility including birthday party and observation spaces.
- Interacts spontaneously with participants, guests and the general public at any given time at the park to model a personal and inviting atmosphere.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with employees, partnering organizations, participants, guests, and the general public. Fostering a team environment through daily work habits and a positive attitude.
Education
Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Preferred: One year of proven work history in the recreation, outdoor or service industry.
Certifications/Licenses
Required: CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain upon hire
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to be comfortable working off the ground and in the trees.
- Ability to work and manage stressful situations that could directly impact participant safety.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of group instruction.
- Ability to lead and teach a variety of group types of all ages.
- Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions.
Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Good physical condition. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays. Minimum age 16.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None