Tubing Guide
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid. (classes offered through RIVERSPORT Rapids) Energetic, communicates clearly and professionally with RIVERSPORT Rapid's, river guides and guests and enjoys working ...
Tubing Guide
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid. (classes offered through RIVERSPORT Rapids) Energetic, communicates clearly and professionally with RIVERSPORT Rapid's, river guides and guests and enjoys working ...
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Job description
Responsibilities
The RIVERSPORT Foundation is a nonprofit organization unlike any other. Feel fulfilled in your daily work as you assist in the ever-changing landscape of Oklahoma. You’ll have a sense of pride when you work with other dedicated professionals to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City. Working at the RIVERSPORT Foundation offers exciting challenges for all our employees. We hope that you will join us in our exciting endeavors!
Tubing is responsible for delivery of a high quality, safe, fun, and entertaining tubing experience for guests in varying environmental conditions as dictated by the unique RIVERSPORT Rapid’s facility. Build relationships with our guests to establish a repeat customer base. Interact with guests 100% of the workday. The position will report to the RIVERSPORT Raft Operation Manager. This is a seasonal position.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities:Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.
Assists guests safely down the whitewater channels in a friendly, engaging, and professional way.
Be able to execute all safety and operational processes involved in the Whitewater department, including tubing and river guarding along the bank.
Ensure thorough communication with other staff members, management, and entire RIVERSPORT Rapid’s team while on site.
Provide accurate and consistent information to guests about facilities, programs, entertainment options, and costs.
Handle various guest concerns, compliments, and suggestions in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Qualifications and Requirements
A minimum of 16 years of age.
Comfortable with public speaking and constant guest interaction.
Level of physical fitness and swimming capabilities must be appropriately developed to meet safety-related specific duties.
Certifications: Current CPR, AED, and First Aid. (classes offered through RIVERSPORT Rapids)
Energetic, communicates clearly and professionally with RIVERSPORT Rapid’s, river guides and guests and enjoys working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to work flexible schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Demonstrate ability to provide a high standard of professionalism and strong customer service skills
Physical Requirements:
Able to perform work duties outside in varying weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Very comfortable in and around moving water
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
About Riversport Adventures
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Industry
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Year founded
2003