Position Overview
The Zip Ride operator is responsible for providing a safe, fun and engaging zip ride experience at The Summit Bechtel Reserve.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the specialized program training during the staff training period
- Use all safety equipment mandated in your program venue
- Check material frequently and communicate equipment concerns and needs
- Ensure proper use, security, and care of program equipment
- Fit guests with harnesses and helmet correctly and supervise use of personal protective equipment
- Model the Scout Oath and Law in daily interactions
- Maintain a clean, organized, inspected, neat, and safe work area
- Perform additional duties assigned by SBR leadership
- Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the SBR staff handbook
Qualifications
- Minimum age: 18+
- Preferred: Experience guiding/facilitating and managing others while 'at-height' (6'-180')
- Body weight between 50-250 as per the manufacture's requirement for participation
- Willing to become a registered Scouting America member (includes background screening)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Teams for daily work-related communication
Physical & Practical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and hike up to 9 hours daily and ability to lift/move up to 75 pounds
- Complete the Annual Health and Medical Record, including height/weight guidelines
- Housing: 10'x12' platform tent in Staff Camp | Uniform: Summit Staff Uniform | Work Hours: 45-55
Desired Traits
- High emotional intelligence (such as self/social awareness and team dynamics)
- Positive and cheerful attitude with a strong customer-service focus
- Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with ability to learn/develop hard and soft skills
- Ability to connect with individuals from diverse age groups, maturity, and backgrounds
