Recreation and Activities Guide-(affordable housing)

Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts in Tofte, Minnesota is seeking full time, seasonal Recreation and Activities Guides for the summer 2025 season.

The Recreation & Activities Guide duties include, but are not limited to, leading daily scheduled outdoor recreation activities such as Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and crafting programs. Other activities are also offered such as kid’s programs, naturalist programs, and winery shuttles. Staff members will maintain a positive and enthusiastic approach in maintaining daily operations of the Recreation & Activities department which includes a task list provided by the Activities Coordinator to be completed between scheduled activities. This position requires daily upkeep and managing of inventory, and most importantly bringing exceptional customer service through safe and engaging activities.

Reports To: Recreation & Activities Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Duties

• Follow daily procedures for opening and closing activities center.
• Conduct and participate in outdoor programs and tours including but not limited to: Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and crafting programs.
• Assist Activities Coordinator in a variety of tasks related to the Activities Department.
• Assist Kids Program Coordinator in various kids’ programs.
• Set up, tear down, and clean up after programs, tours, arts, and crafts.
• Maintain activities supplies and equipment- ensure they are in a neat and working order.
• Keep all activities areas well-kept and clean.
• Report inventory needs and broken equipment to the Activities Coordinator.
• Responsible for sign out procedures of equipment.
• Leaf blow all entrances at the Guest Services building and tennis courts.
• Be aware and knowledgeable of Bluefin activities and local area events.
• Assist in updating activities boards, fliers, pamphlets, and schedules.
• Help with occasional special event shuttles (i.e. weddings).
• Follow any other tasks as requested by the Activities Coordinator.

Interpersonal Duties

• Ensure and provide guest safety, entertainment, and education.
• Maintain an open and friendly attitude.
• Provide exceptional customer service skills.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, drive, job devotion, a positive attitude, and dependability.

Qualifications

Education and experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training.
• 21 years or older

Language Skills and Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to guests and other team members.
• Ability to communicate needs and/or concerns to his/her supervisor.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions furnished in written or verbal form.
• Ability to manage risk safely and efficiently.

Certifications

• CPR and First Aid (Provided by Bluefin)
• Driver’s Safety Course (Provided by Bluefin) *Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs without assistance and over 100 with assistance – items such as kayaks, canoes, and bike equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to sit, climb, and balance.
• Ability to hike over uneven terrain up to five miles.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $14.00 - $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Physical Setting:

• Outdoor work
• Resort

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Tofte, MN 55615: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16