Tour Guide

Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION   
Tour Guides lead visitors, individually or in groups, on tours that are less than a day in length. They ensure that itineraries are met and that customers are entertained while being informed about the location they are touring. They are also responsible for ensuring the group's safety, and that tour groups remain together. Tour guides are employed by tour companies, resorts, and attractions.  

*Seasonal roles are not eligible for health benefits. Seasonal roles are eligible for sick time and holiday pay.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Good Attitude
• Ability to work a diverse work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative methods of communication
• Ability to do thorough research
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Good conflict resolution
• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON    
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform and assign the essential functions outlined below.

• Guide cavern tours
• Interact with guests 
• Daily cleaning and upkeep of grounds
• Experience in hospitality and guiding, have an enthusiastic interest in nature, caves, and conservation as a whole
• Ability to speak audibly to the public and provide information to a wide audience

WHAT YOU BRING  

• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Tour Guide certification may be an asset
• Safety training required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally requires the ability to lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Travel is required 30-50% within the region.

The hospitality environment is fast-paced, and at times, you may be required to cover or assist with tasks/job functions outside of the job you were hired for. We require each of our team members to have an All-Hands-On-Deck mindset. This means you may be tasked with other functions and are expected to complete those tasks with the same level of enthusiasm and dedication as you would with your normal job duties. 

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.  

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to making employment decisions based on merit. We are also committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.