Tour Guide
Starting Date
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December 1, 2023
Aspire Tours is a local, fast-growing company based in Denver with a great culture.
Mission: Aspire Tours exists to share the grandeur of the American West. In everything we do, we Go All Out to offer one of a kind experiences—guiding our guests to leave the everyday behind and find new perspectives.
We are looking for tour guides! You will be a good fit for us if you have a passion for the outdoors, enjoy educating and talking to people and are looking for an always evolving company that promotes personal growth. If you love to work hard and have fun at the same time, this is the job for you.
Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse range of half and full day tours (hiking and sightseeing). Most of your time will be spent working alone with clients.
- Give interpretive commentary about the specific areas, including history, geology, general ecology, and current happenings.
- Safely transport clients in upscale passenger vans
- Create a welcoming and down to earth environment for people from all walks of life.
- Meet/exceed industry standard protocol when managing clients in various outdoor and urban environments.
- Provide professional appearance and conduct with all clients, colleagues, and partner organizations.
Qualifications Required
- Comfortable driving 14-passenger vans in all conditions (city streets under heavy traffic/mountain roads/snow).
- Resident of Colorado
- College degree or equivalent life experience
- Responsible, independent, creative-thinking, self-starting, charismatic individual
- Able to connect with individuals from various backgrounds, physical fitness, age groups and cultures.
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 40 lbs
- Must pass DOT physical exam (minor physical)
- Must pass background check
Desired Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an educator and/or interpretive guide.
- Experience working in customer service, hospitality.
- Experience in leadership development, team building, and/or group facilitation.
- Knowledge of naturalist specialties which may include: anthropology, birding, botany, geology, or glaciology.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications or similar
Compensation
- Set pay rate per tour starting at approximately $18/hr for new guides, excluding tips
- Generous tips from customers
- Opportunities to grow within the company for those who qualify
- On-the-job training and education
- Monthly bonuses
- Industry discounts on services, equipment, and clothing
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