Seasonal Tour Guide

Natural Retreatsis hiring part-timeSeasonalYellowstone Tour Guidesto join our teamfor the upcoming season!Our Luxury Tour Guides provide safe reliable transportation through Yellowstone National Park in a professional and enjoyable manner. This position requires the individual to multitask operating a full-sized Suburban or Transit vehicle while listening to and engaging with our are responsible for the safety and guidance of our guests who come from all ages and walks of life and for organizing an idealistic day in the park for groups of friends and family.

Tour Guides must be outdoor and adventure enthusiasts as each tour will be customized to the groups wants and physical abilities. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and multi-generational tour company giving our private guests their dream Yellowstone National Park experience. A basic knowledge of Yellowstone and its history is a must but niche expertise in flora and fauna geysers photography and similar are also encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION: $18.00 / hour tips.
Compensation also includes payment for certification classes and paid on the job training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Timely and consistent availability 2-4 times a week
• Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
• Ensure safety of guests in the vehicle and on the trail
• Report any incidents with the vehicle or passengers to the proper manager and/or authorities
• Operate company vehicles safely on assigned route picking up and dropping off authorized guests only
• Obey all local state and federal traffic laws
• Clean and help maintain vehicles before and after each use
• Inspect vehicle for proper operating condition before and after every shift according to checklist provided
• Maintain accurate and detailed shuttle logs
• Communicate with office staff and management on any guest requests
• Stock vehicles with provided scope bear spray cooler daily
• Hand out lunches and help serve guests during a scenic picnic lunch

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Applicants should currentlyreside in the Bozeman MT area
• Knowledge of Yellowstone National Park (or the dedication to learn)
• Valid and current state drivers license
• Clean driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing which may include drug testing and/or background screening
• Be at least 23 years of age
• Attend paid ServeSafe First AID and CPR training provided at no cost to you by Natural Retreats
• Must complete Department of Transportation physical exam prior to employment including a drug screen to obtain a Medical Examiners Certificate at no cost to you
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency withbasic technology such as cell phones
• Keen attention to detail
• A can-do attitude
• Strong ethical conduct

PREFFERED:

• Previous tour experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to operate a car or van
• Ability to sit stand walk talk and lift up to 50lbs throughout the day
• Endure exposure to extreme weather conditions including: hot and cold weather icy road conditions and high wind speeds
• Constantly listen and provide answers to the best of your knowledge
• Ability to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures or First Aid after training
• Hike for at least 3 miles as you will aide guests during their off the beaten path experiences
• Ability to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures or First Aid after training

POSITION TYPE/ HOURS OF WORK:

This is a part-time seasonal position. Tour Guides will typically work 2-4 days per week each day on average is 12-13 hours long. Successful candidates also have possibility to be asked back for winter operations.


**To be eligible for employment candidates for this safety sensitive position must pass a pre-employment (5 panel non THC) drug test upon hire. A positive test result may lead to the withdrawal of the job offer.

**As part of our hiring process we conduct pre employment background checks. This may include but is not limited to criminal and motor vehicle records. Prior criminal history does not exclude candidates from consideration. By applying for this position you consent to undergo a background check.

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Natural Retreats is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition religious creed physical disability mental disability age medical condition (cancer) AIDS/HIV marital status veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We are dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits Team Member activities and general treatment during employment.