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Tour Guide Eco Glide Adventures
Description:
Looking for a fun rewarding job this summer that allows you the freedom to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful Meewasin Valley Trails? Well look no further! Are you a student that is over 19, outgoing, energetic, and hard worker? Then this might just be what you are looking for. We are looking to hire someone full time to act as a tour guide for our Segway/Ninebot self-balancing personal transporter tour company Eco Glide Adventures.
Shift: Starting Early May until Middle/End of September (36-40hours/week) Weekday and Weekend work is required
Job duties:
-General daily maintenance and cleaning of machines and building
-Register and check in customers including taking payment
-Answer questions or concerns of customers or potential customers
-Provide safety and training on operation of Segway or Ninebot
-Lead a tour of 6 people while on Segway or Ninebot
-Provide interesting facts and history of Saskatoon while on tour
-Promoting and educating people on what Eco Glide Adventures all has to offer
Skills and Requirements:
-19 years or older
- Must be returning to school full-time in the fall.
-Under 260lbs (Ninebot/Segway max weight)
-Friendly and helpful
-Energetic and outgoing personality
-Be able to be on your feet for long periods of time
-General computer skills
-Helping our front cashier staff with ice cream and snack orders at River Landing Snacks
-CPR and First aid courses are an asset but not required
- Criminal records check with vulnerable sector check required
Apply by
04-20-2019
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Drive sightseeing or tour vehicle
Specific Skills
- Resolve itinerary and other problems
- Collect administration or entrance fees
- Attend to customers' special needs
- Describe points of interest
- Utilize microphones or other communication devices
Tours Focus
- Sightseeing
Type of Guide
- Tour Director
- Escorted group travel guide
- Escorted individual travel guide
Geographical Areas of Specialization
- Canada