Seasonal - Zipline/Rockwall Guide

Godwins Gatorland•Orlando, FL

12h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Zip Line Guides are responsible for traveling with and guiding the clients while they are on their journey with us. Must be proficient in and be able to safely teach guests to get in and out of zip line gear and guide them on the lines. Provide a safe, exciting, and educational experience for our guests while exploring Gatorlands natural habitats. Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Provide sequential, progressive, and effective skills instruction to guests as outlined by the Guide Supervisor or Lead Guide - Before usage, check zip line and rock wall equipment, cables, anchors, ropes, auto belays, etc. and report all repairs or issues to Guide Supervisor or Lead Guide - Perform any pre or post-trip tasks assigned by the Lead Guide including clean-up, inspection and maintenance of equipment used on a trip - Actively interpret the environment with your group - Daily check-in and coordination with Guide Supervisor or Lead Guide - Be accountable for all equipment assigned to you and the participants and to see that each participant is adequately outfitted - Attend company trainings and debriefings - Complete or oversee all necessary paperwork for completion of daily operations

Requirements

Ensure the safety and welfare of the staff and participants on all trips
Adhere to Gatorland corporate and departmental employment and safety procedures
Must provide excellent customer service
Enjoy working in an outdoor environment and embrace all of nature's elements
Ability to work independently and maintain a positive work ethic
Be reliable, flexible and innovative
Must be available to work whenever needed, weekends and holidays
Excel at working in a team environment
Be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Maintain a clean and organized work and living space as well as personal appearance
Adhere to trip safety and operational rules/guidelines
Personal climbing experience & skills
Ability to belay and rappel without guidance
Ability to assess and appropriately manage hazards at site
Ability to manage ropes and hardware used in technical, commercial work situations
Knowledge of basic knots and climbing equipment
Knowledge of static belay systems and auto belay devices
Valid drivers license required with no history of major violations
Must have a minimum of Basic CPR and First Aid
Knowledge of Gatorland animals and history
Familiarity of Florida weather patterns and ability to observe changing conditions
Experience teaching and managing guests in an outdoor setting
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. singly and 50-100 lbs. with a team
Work in an outdoor rugged environment
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions, you will get wet and dirty
Must be able to keep composure and remain mentally focused after long hours of work
Ability to retrieve guests and pull them on the line to a tower to safety. This requires tugging an individual on the zip line who could weigh up to 275 lbs.
Must not exceed weight limit of 275lbs
Must be comfortable climbing and working at heights