Hiking Guide – Denali Park Village – Aramark –
Job Description
The Interpretive Hiking Guide position offers the guests who visit Denali an opportunity to experience the surroundings of the area in a more intimate manner than many of the larger group activities offered. The guide will act as a personal interpreter on the Denali areas’ cultural, historical and natural resources while providing support to guests eager to experience the outdoor environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Assigned with the responsibility of leading guests of all ages on an organized and informative excursion.
- Responsible for educating themselves on the local ecology, geology, history and culture so that they are well-prepared to interpretive these aspects of the Denali area to the guest
- Report for their work shift ready for the hike with the essential gear outlined in the Safety and Operations manual.
- They will make sure that all gear is in good condition and depart for their pick-up/meeting assignments.
- Verify both the First Aid kit and the emergency cell phone are on their person.
- Greet each guest, brief them on the plans for the activity, present them with the Acknowledgement of Risk form and collect the necessary vouchers or tickets from each participant.
- Give detailed safety briefing and assess each guest on their ability to participate in the activity.
- Conduct the activity, maintaining control and leadership, and provide valuable interpretive knowledge for the guests.
- Prepared to perform the duties of Support Staff when hikes or other interpretive activities are not scheduled.
- Capable of safely operating a 15 passenger van on local roads and highways and will be trained in the proper procedures for filling out required training and operational paperwork.
- Know and comply with all company policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy
- Report to work on time and in complete uniform
- Other duties as assigned
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
• Training in First Aid protocols such as Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Wilderness EMT or EMT/Paramedic preferred
• Multi-lingual skills a plus
• Must have extensive experience guiding in the same or related environment
• Sit, stand and walk for varied amounts of time
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be available to work flexible hours
- Must possess a minimum current certification in Adult First Aid/CPR and a valid U.S. Drivers License.
- The Hiking Guide should have a strong desire to excel in the recreation and tourism field and demonstrate comfort in an outdoor environment. A history of outdoor recreation experience is preferred along with some form of interpretive training.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairbanks
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