Navitat Asheville

Canopy Guide

All candidates must share our philosophy of sustainable practices, and our focus on excellence and safety. Applicants must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills.

CANOPY GUIDE FOR CANOPY TOUR FACILITATION
Definition: Canopy Guide provides customer service, instructs and leads participant groups on the canopy tour.

Summary of essential job functions:
• Provides excellent customer service to all guests of Navitat Canopy Adventures
• Ensures all course operations are conducted in accordance with Navitat Canopy Adventures safety standards
• Supervises the progress of an assigned participant group in conjunction with another guide
• Provides a narrative for canopy tour guests about local ecology and history
• Completes an inspection of all course components and of all course gear daily
• Fits harnesses and helmets correctly and supervises the use of all personal safety equipment
• Conducts participant orientation session and pre-screening
• Assists with course and site maintenance efforts
• Effectively maintains a training log with an additional 4 hours of training per month

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Guiding experience in adventure tours preferred
• Has a strong understanding of local ecology and history
• Must pass a monthly skills assessment
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification
• Must have strong risk management experience
• Ability to communicate and work as an effective team member
• Ability to work long hours and irregular shifts in a multi task environment
• Speaks fluent English and uses cordial manners

Physical abilities required:
• Must have ability to perform work at height
• Must be able to perform all technical rescue associated with the canopy tour
• Full range of overhead arm motions to pull two people along cable
• This position may require walking and standing for long period of times in all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to speak in front of large groups effectively

Job specifics:
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and ability
• Must have a flexible schedule
• Training begins May 19, 2012

PLEASE ATTACH YOUR CURRENT RESUME, REFERENCES, AND A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR EMAIL TO: asheville@navitat.com

PLEASE DO NOT CALL - WE WILL CONTACT YOU VIA PHONE OR EMAIL AFTER REVIEWING YOUR RESUME