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University of Mary Washington

Guide

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$15.29/hr

Under the direction of the Assistant Director/Curator, the Tour Guide is responsible for giving comprehensive tours of the museum's public exhibition galleries, handling sales and admissions in the ...

Go Ape USA

Outdoor Adventure Guide

Springfield, VA · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

Go Ape USA

Adventure Guide

Williamsburg, VA

$14 - $16/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

Go Ape USA

Adventure Guide

Springfield, VA

$15 - $17/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

Go Ape USA

Adventure Guide

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

Go Ape USA

Adventure Guide (Weekends)

Springfield, VA

$15 - $17/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

Go Ape USA

Adventure Guide (Weekends)

Williamsburg, VA

$14 - $16/hr

As a Go Ape Outdoor Adventure Guide, you will be primarily responsible for instructing participants ... * Assist participants who may be hesitant or facing difficulties, ensuring their confidence and ...

i9 Sports

Youth Volleyball Coordinator

Oakton, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Lead practice sessions and actively assist/guide our volunteer parent coaches. * Game Officiating: Serve as the official for youth volleyball games, ensuring fair play, managing rule violations, and ...

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What is an assistant guide?

Assistant guides are individuals who support lead guides in organizing and conducting tours or outdoor activities. They help with group management, safety, logistics, and sharing information with participants. Assistant guides often assist in preparing equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and providing customer service. Their role is vital in enhancing the overall experience for guests and supporting the main guide throughout the activity.

What are some typical challenges an assistant guide may face during group excursions, and how can they be managed?

Assistant Guides often encounter challenges such as managing diverse group dynamics, ensuring guest safety, and adapting to changing weather or unexpected situations on excursions. Effective communication, strong situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for managing these challenges. Building rapport with guests and maintaining close coordination with the lead guide help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Gaining experience and learning from seasoned guides also prepares Assistant Guides to handle these situations more confidently over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant guide?

To thrive as an Assistant Guide, you generally need knowledge of the local environment, basic first aid certification, and experience in outdoor activities relevant to the tours offered. Familiarity with GPS devices, radio communication tools, and booking or scheduling software is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, clear communication, and problem-solving abilities help in managing groups and ensuring guest safety and satisfaction. These competencies are crucial for providing a safe, informative, and enjoyable experience for clients in diverse and sometimes unpredictable outdoor settings.

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Guide

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA • On-site

$15.29/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Guide

Apply now Job no: 25001682
Work type: Wage
Location: Fredericksburg
Categories: Wage

Title: Guide

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: James Monroe Museum

Campus Location: James Monroe Museum

Advertised Range: $15.29/hour

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Guide at our James Monroe Museum. Under the direction of the Assistant Director/Curator, the Tour Guide is responsible for giving comprehensive tours of the museum's public exhibition galleries, handling sales and admissions in the Museum Shop, and generally providing information and direction to the public.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

  • Effective oral communication skills.
  • Ability to study and retain information from pertinent educational materials.

Required Experience:

  • Prior experience is not required

 

Required Education:

None

Required Licensure:

N/A

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 27 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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