Zipline Operator

Icy Strait Point LLC•Hoonah, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zip Rider Operator ensures riders are safely prepared to participate in the world’s largest Zip Rider. This role involves securing guests into harness seats at the start of the ride and unstrapping them at the end. The Zip Rider is a significant attraction, moving at high speeds over a long distance. Operators will work at both the top and bottom towers, manage harness retrieval, and share information about Icy Strait Point's offerings with guests. The position requires participation in training and safety meetings, and maintaining First Aid/CPR certification.

Requirements

Adequate knowledge or willingness to learn about Tlingit culture
Must be able to learn a Tlingit Introduction
Knowledge of the local area (marine life, plants, animals, birds)
Must have good verbal communication; patient and able to lead groups of kids as well as adults
Strong commitment to Safety
Capable of moderate physical activity including standing, walking, reaching climbing, and lifting more than 40lbs; able to visually identify safety hazards
This is a safety sensitive position that is subject to drug testing
Must be 18 years of age or older for the top tower and 16 years of age for the bottom tower.

Responsibilities

Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic, Profitable
Always keep safety foremost in your mind and actions when on the job.
Securely strap guests into harness seat at start of ride and out of harness seat at end of ride.
Use a two-check process at the top tower. One person to secure and one to double check secure of guest.
From “bottom tower” at end of ride, return harnesses to “top tower.”
From “top tower” retrieve returned harnesses for start of next ride.
Learn and impart knowledge to guests of all that Icy Strait Point has to offer, including history, tours, food and beverage venues, retail products and venues.
Participate in all required training and safety meetings
Maintain a current First Aid/CPR certification
Other duties as assigned