What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Guide position at Aspen Skiing Company?
Job Title: Recreation Guide
The Aspen Skiing Company is seeking a Recreation Guide to ensure a safe and enjoyable rope course and zip line experience for individual guests and groups on both the High Ropes and Zip Line Courses.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Working Conditions: Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time. Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.
Benefits: This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: Paid Time Off Programs, Paid Leave Programs, Employee Ski Pass, and other company perks.
The Aspen Skiing Company is seeking a Recreation Guide to ensure a safe and enjoyable rope course and zip line experience for individual guests and groups on both the High Ropes and Zip Line Courses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet all guests professionally explaining regulations, policies, and procedures involved in the various recreational facilities, activities, and equipment
- Ensure guests are attached to the course cable and perform essential safety checks before allowing participants on course
- Fitting harnesses and helmets correctly and supervising and demonstrating the use of all safety equipment, including proper course and zipping techniques
- Conduct pre-tour safety training demonstrations and practice with participants in training area
- Supervise the progress and experience and monitor well-being of participants as they make their way through the courses
- Perform course rescues at heights
- Conduct complete inspections of all course components and gear and assist with course maintenance efforts
- Inspect and maintain harnesses, pulleys, carabineers, helmets, course platforms for integrity and cleanliness
- Provide educational information regarding history, flora, and fauna to participants
- Complete daily opening and closing procedures of high ropes course
- For guides conducting zip line tours, all of the above as well as leading assigned groups through the entirety of the tour, assisting with the landing of participants, completing daily opening and closing procedures of the zip line course
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid driver's license required
Working Conditions: Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time. Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance.
Benefits: This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits: Paid Time Off Programs, Paid Leave Programs, Employee Ski Pass, and other company perks.
