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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Adventure Tour Guide to join our team. As an Adventure Tour Guide, you will be responsible for leading groups on various adventure tours, ensuring their safety, and providing an unforgettable experience. You will need to have a deep knowledge of the local area, including its history, culture, and natural environment. Your role will involve planning and organizing tours, providing information and commentary, and ensuring that all participants have a safe and enjoyable experience. You will also be responsible for managing any issues that arise during the tour, such as medical emergencies or changes in weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for adventure and the outdoors, and the ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations. You should be physically fit and able to handle the demands of leading outdoor activities. Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable, as is a relevant qualification in outdoor education or a related field. If you are a dynamic and energetic individual with a love for adventure and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead and guide adventure tours for groups and individuals.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Provide information and commentary on the local area, including its history, culture, and natural environment.
- Plan and organize tours, including route planning and logistics.
- Manage any issues that arise during the tour, such as medical emergencies or changes in weather conditions.
- Maintain and check equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
- Provide first aid and emergency assistance as needed.
- Communicate effectively with participants, providing clear instructions and guidance.
- Promote and adhere to environmental and sustainability practices.
- Collect and manage feedback from participants to improve future tours.
- Work closely with other team members to ensure a seamless experience for participants.
- Handle administrative tasks related to tour operations.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Promote the company and its services to potential clients.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Previous experience as an Adventure Tour Guide or in a similar role.
- Relevant qualification in outdoor education or a related field.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong knowledge of the local area, including its history, culture, and natural environment.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Physically fit and able to handle the demands of leading outdoor activities.
- First aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.
- Knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle administrative tasks related to tour operations.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your previous experience as an Adventure Tour Guide?
- What relevant qualifications do you have in outdoor education or a related field?
- How do you ensure the safety and well-being of tour participants?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced during a tour and how you handled it?
- How do you stay informed about the local area's history, culture, and natural environment?
- What steps do you take to promote environmental and sustainability practices during tours?
- How do you handle medical emergencies or changes in weather conditions during a tour?
- Can you describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service?
- How do you manage feedback from participants to improve future tours?
- What languages do you speak, and how do you use them in your role as a tour guide?