Zipline Guide

• Company: Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Ltd.
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Front-line
• Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
• Job Address: 5128C Sooke Road, Sooke, British Columbia V9Z 0E2
• Job Status: Seasonal
• Start Date: March 6th, 2023
• End Date: September 30th, 2023
• Positions Available: 4

Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Park provides a fun, memorable and safe experience for our guests and our staff. We offer a comprehensive training program and competitive wages. Want to have the best summer job in Victoria? If you are an outgoing, adventurous person who enjoys working with people and the outdoors, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, and reliable individuals to join our team as Zipline Guides. At AdrenaLINE our guides are ultimately 4 things: educators, entertainers, coaches, and leaders.

The goal is to have fun and create lasting memories for our guests. Our guides can lead people through an experience that helps them step out of their comfort zone, build self- confidence, and overcome challenges. It is ultimately a craft and a lifestyle.

Our culture and code of ethics is about valuing and investing in people. We work to build guides up and give them space and tools to thrive. Working at AdrenaLINE is a great place to hone your leadership, risk assessment, group management, and interpretation skills.

Candidates will first be trained to operate our new Big Zip – Dual Racer Adventure Ride. Once candidates demonstrate proficiency with this role they will become eligible to train as a Canopy Tour Guide. Strong candidates with previous guiding experience ,climbing and/or rigging experience may be selected to participate in Canopy Tour Guide training immediately. Weekend work available to start

If you are an experienced guide or have previous management experience we want to hear from you too for possible future opportunities

Hours/Schedule

Guides are scheduled for 3 to 5 days of guide work each week depending on where we are at in the season. Hours are variable and include some evenings. Weekends are required. Typical Schedule could look like :

• Mid March – May Long Weekend approximately 10-30 hours a week is typical, weekends are the busiest times
• May Long weekend – September long weekend approximately 30-40 hours per week, typically 4-5 days on, 2 days off
• For employees whose contract continues after the September long weekend, approximately 15-25 hours a week, mostly weekends

Benefits & Perks

• Paid training with complimentary uniforms & gear
• 6 complimentary zipline passes for the 2023 season
• Discounted rates for family and friends
• Vacation Pay paid out on each cheque at 4%
• Up to 5 paid sick days as per BC government guidelines
• Reduced requirements to qualify for stat pay
• Awesome staff events, including costume parties, game nights, bonfires, beach festivities, etc.
• 25% discount on Adrena LINE merchandise, 50% off select approved additional uniform
• 25% discount on food & non-alcoholic beverages at the 17 Mile House Pub
• 10% discount alcoholic beverages at the 17 Mile Liquor Shop
• FAM pricing with industry partners

Duties

• Exhibit professional leadership characteristics.
• Interact with guests in an upbeat, positive, and friendly manner while providing an experience that is both educational and exhilarating.
• Demonstrate technical mastery of all zipline equipment, rigging and course infrastructure.
• Ensure that tours are timely, safe, and enjoyable for every guest. Identify and manage risk and help maintain a clean work environment.

Required Certifications/Training

• Current First Aid and CPR C (minimum Standard First Aid or equivalent)
• Successful completion of Adrena LINE’s Zipline Guide Certification Course
• Successful completion of Adrena LINE’s Emergency Rescue and Evacuation Competency Training

Additional Requirements

• Adventurous
• Ready to learn how to be competent in performing emergency procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills – friendly and upbeat!
• Excellent physical condition
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Organized, responsible, dependable, self-motivated, and attention to details are essential skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions

Assets

• Previous experience leading groups, public speaking, or guiding
• Work experience in the customer service and/or adventure tourism industry
• Experience working at heights, understanding the concept of mandatory safety at heights
• Unrestricted Class 4 Driver’s License with clean driving record

• Salary/Wage: 18/hr to start plus gratuities

Application Process

Please visit our website athttp://adrenalinezip.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/and fill out our Online Application Form and attach your resume and cover letter.

If you have questions, please email us at hr@adrenalinezip.com

We are doing a few intakes for the season. One in March, one in May and finally early June.

So if you are going to be free for any of those please get in touch!

Post Date: March 6, 2023 Deadline for Application: June 1, 2023