Tour Guide- DeLeon Springs State Park
About The Position
Hiking and Kayak Tours guides are expected to educate, inform and monitor all guests during the hiking and kayaking tours at DeLeon Springs. Presenting information on marine mammals, birds and general ecology. The Tour Guide is keeping the guests safe, informed, and representing Guest Services. This is a full-time role, weekend hours are required, and some hours will be spent working at the cash register. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Educate and inform guests about DeLeon Springs Park history including crocodiles, manatees and vast variety of birds. Monitor all passengers to assure they are comfortable and safe. Clean and prepare kayaks and equipment pre and post trip. Responsible to continue learning new material on marine mammals, and birds in the area. Background in natural sciences preferred. Working knowledge of boats, and experience working on open water.
Requirements
- Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
- Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
- People oriented, strong communication/public speaking skills, education experience or background.
- Strong work ethic and team-oriented skills are a must.
- Must enjoy educating diverse audience about wildlife and other subjects.
- Must adhere to company dress code.
- Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.
- Available Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and holidays.
- Valid Driver’s License
- PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit.
- Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
- Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
- Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
- Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Background in natural sciences preferred.
- Working knowledge of boats, and experience working on open water.
- Prior Tour Guide Experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Educate and inform guests about DeLeon Springs Park history including crocodiles, manatees and vast variety of birds.
- Monitor all passengers to assure they are comfortable and safe.
- Clean and prepare kayaks and equipment pre and post trip.
- Responsible to continue learning new material on marine mammals, and birds in the area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
