Adventure Guide

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Adventure Guide to guide child/adult play interactions in the Children's Adventure Trails exhibit. Adventure Guides help to develop the child's physical capabilities, cognitive abilities and strengthen social emotional skills. Adventure Guides implement new play activities and model the best child/parent interactions. Adventure Guides strive to enrich children's natural curiosity through diverse, child-centered explorations.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to multitask, use good judgement and enhance guest experiences while children are playing in the Adventure Trails exhibit.
• Ability to utilize play activities while also allowing for open-ended and multiple outcome experiences with guests in Adventure Trails.
• Must have strong guest service and public speaking skills.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Position requires standing for long periods, walking, and the ability to use hands to signal and feel.
• Reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl; talk and hear; occasionally sit; occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors, under all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of early childhood education techniques.
• Ideal candidate embraces children as curious, collaborative, and innovative individuals.
• Should enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling, and pretending with children.
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) preferred but not required.
• Training in early childhood teaching techniques preferred but not required.
• Supervisory experience of children preferred but not required.
• Candidates might be (depending on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check, drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid drivers license with a good history.

Responsibilities

• Use open-ended and multiple outcome experiences for children developing their physical, social emotional and cognitive abilities.
• Maintain a safe, educationally sound, engaging environment for guests.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Connect children with nature through play.
• Potential for play activities and experiences with guests at the Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park.
• Basic maintenance of Children’s Adventure Trails facilities and supplies.
• Other interpretative tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, interpretive guided tours and talks.

What This Job Offers

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