Treetop Quest Aerial Adventure Guide

County of Roanoke Virginia • Roanoke, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain upon hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of proven work history in the recreation, outdoor or service industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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