Jeep/ATV Tour Guide

Icy Strait Point LLC•Hoonah, AK

15d•$18

About The Position

Icy Strait Point Guides provide a leadership role as well as interpretation and narration for guests departing on Excursions. ATV and Jeep Guides will be cross trained to lead all tours associated with Icy Strait Point and may be required to switch excursion assignment schedule if necessary. ATV and Jeep Guides are responsible for keeping all vehicles clean and tour ready.

Requirements

Must have previous guide experience.
Must have a driver's license with no restrictions and be comfortable driving on graveled roads.
Awareness of motor vehicles will be beneficial.
Must be in good physical condition, and be able to preform all required tasks, from guiding to cleaning the equipment.
Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture.
Must have good customer service skills.
Must have good verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to learn, retain and present excursion information to guests in an accurate manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous outdoor leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic, Profitable
Safely guide guests across uneven graveled road through the Tongass National Forest.
Perform lead guide, chase guide, and guest representative duties as assigned.
Care for, clean and maintain ISP equipment, vehicles and facilities in a neat, properly functioning, organized and presentable manner.
Provide guests with information about the scenery, wildlife, history, culture and geography.
Provide excellent customer service to all IPS guests.
Conduct Jeep and/or ATV pre and post trip inspections.
Promote other ISP venues, distribute ISP literature and/or sell ISP merchandise.
Participate in all required trainings.
Maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification.
Guides will be cross trained to lead all tours associated with Icy Strait Point and may be required to switch excursion assignment schedule if necessary.
Other duties as assigned.