What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tour Guide - Horse Drawn Carriage Driver position at Carriage Tours of Savannah?
Job description
We are looking to fill more open Carriage Driver positions at Carriage Tours of Savannah!
All positions are full or part time. Availability on holidays, evenings and weekends are a must! We are busy, busy, busy & need help keeping up!
- Tour guides will go through our full paid training program which lasts approximately 6-8 weeks, depending on dedication to training. You will learn all aspects of horse driving, harnessing, key components of horse health, and how to narrate a history and a ghost story tour while driving our wonderful horses through the historic district. Outgoing, positive personalities are best for this position. The paid training hourly rate is $11.
- After your training is complete, tips range from $75-$150 per day average, IN ADDITION to the $11 hourly rate. Tips are commensurate with your job performance. If you go out there and have a great time, entertain, and exhibit excellent driving skills, you can make excellent tips! Holiday cash incentives and hourly increases available based on job performance & longevity.
This is a great job, but it is hard work. If you don't mind getting a little dirty, a little sweaty and putting in effort, this is literally tons of fun working with giant draft horses!
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
You must be able to train a minimum of 4 days per week, including weekends. Upon completion of training can work a minimum of 2 days per week or as many as 5! All new hires must be available to work our evening shift (5pm- 11pm), as well as weekends and holidays.This is a tourist based industry, so we work when our visitors are here! If that's not for you, please do not apply!
As a guide & carriage driver you will:
- Conduct guided tours for visitors, providing them with an informative and engaging experience
- Communicate historical, cultural, and factual information about the historic district
- Utilize public speaking skills to captivate and entertain tour groups of varying sizes
- Educate visitors on the significance and highlights of the historic district
- Manage time effectively to ensure that tours run smoothly and adhere to scheduled timelines
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing questions, concerns, and special requests from tour participants
- Lead tour groups with confidence and professionalism, ensuring a positive and memorable experience for all
- provide excellent care for the horses, attending to their various needs, including water, taking temps & ensuring adequate breaks
```Requirements```
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse audiences
- Proficient in public speaking to engage and captivate tour groups
- Ability to educate and inform visitors about the tour site's history, culture, or other relevant topics
- Excellent time management skills to keep tours on schedule
- Multilingual abilities are a plus, as it allows for communication with a broader range of visitors
- Leadership qualities to confidently guide and manage tour groups
- Bilingual skills are an advantage in order to cater to visitors who speak different languages
- Exceptional customer service skills to address inquiries, concerns, and special requests from visitors
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes or additions as necessary.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $11.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Tips
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $50