Adventure Guide - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm • Walland, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Blackberry is looking for full-time seasonal adventure guides to lead guests to variable experiences in various outdoor activities. We seek, in particular, candidates strong in hiking, paddling, archery, and/or naturalist skills such as birding, stream ecology, orienteering, and experience guiding such activities. Employment is based on a 32-40 hour workweek as seasons dictate, consists of mostly day shifts, and requires some weekends and occasional holidays.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must have excellent communication skills, in order to interconnect with guests, team members, and managers effectively and professionally
• Basic knowledge and understanding of math
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
• Must be able to assess current, probable, and possible conditions to provide a safe and quality experience
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to be on feet most or all of the shift
• Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred
• Some college preferred
• Candidates strong in hiking, paddling, archery, and/or naturalist skills such as birding, stream ecology, orienteering, and experience guiding such activities.

Responsibilities

• Must know the region, specifically in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Park itself
• Previous guiding experience is desired to evaluate guests and their needs safely and to deliver quality
• Must be willing to collaborate on various outdoor project work such as trail clean-up and equipment maintenance
• Must be able to work with a team or small group, and be competent in planning, organizing, and facilitating a trip
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

Benefits

• travel perks and property benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off with additional paid holidays
• health insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401k match with profit share
• training and education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED