Nature and Wellness Enrichment Guide

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Offer the highest caliber guidance to guests in private and group hikes, garden walks, ranch walks and forest bathing including preparation and breakdown

• Guide guests safely and be able to manage their physical limitations

• Evaluate environmental conditions and make the call if need to cancel hike if conditions are too severe

• Ability to create an alternative activity if weather conditions require

• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.

• Maintain the hike gear according to protocols.

• Remain proficient in computer operating software systems and reporting required by your position

• Maintain complete confidentiality in all guest/program matters in accordance with company policies

• Local knowledge of the cultural history and ability to story tell to share with guests

• Ability to address First Aid Needs

• Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Complete Course from The Center of Excellence on Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku)

• Deep Study of Field Guide from the Lāna'I Cultural Heritage Center

• Knowledge of local trails and educated in the local culture

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

• Connection to nature
• Knowledge of the local flora and fauna

Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Able to guide guests of all levels

• Ability to monitor and observe client performance indoors and outside (in daylight and lowlight evening conditions)

• Friendly demeanor, great smile, energetic, calm, and empathetic

• Able to make sound decisions when in a stressful situation

• Organized and able to prioritize

• Must be able to operate equipment, including: an iPad, computer, hand radio, and be able to text message.

• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stretch, reach above shoulders, kneel, twist, and grip items.

• Responsible to set up equipment for class, Pull a trolley

• Must be able to bend, stretch, sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, at least 12,000 steps a shift, up and down hill and stairs in various weather conditions and temperatures.

• Ability to push and pull equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds for 5km

• Performs additional related duties as requested by a manager at any time

• Must be able to have flexible hours and work weekends, and holidays.

• Relocation to the island of Lana'i, HI

• Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certification in Forest Bathing

• Background in Botany Horticulture
• CPR/AED Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described on the attached "Physical Requirements of Position" chart are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. See attached "Physical Requirements of the Position".

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