Tour Guide

Overview:

$16.90 / hour

A Tour Guide leads groups of children and adults on educational tours through the park presenting educational information and

interacting in an appropriate manner with tour group members.

Working with us is an opportunity that can pay off for years to come – with skills, knowledge, experiences and friends that can last a lifetime!

A Seasonal job with us can lead to a successful future. That’s because you will:

• Develop resume-building skills to help achieve your career goals

• Work in a welcoming and diverse environment

• Gain knowledge through training programs and work experience

Responsibilities:

Conducts Educational Tours: Following a predetermined itinerary; escorts tour groups from one predetermined venue to the next and shares scripted educational information related to each tour venue; use prewritten script to provide an interactive experience with a character related to the tour.

Develops Contingencies: Remains flexible and adjusts itinerary to accommodate restroom breaks and hydration needs of tour members; late arrival of tours; cancelled entertainment and closed attractions; or any other unforeseen event.

Completes Administrative Duties: Accurately completes all required pre and post tour paperwork by set deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Ability to speak in front of a group of guests and manage groups of people.

• A genuine interest in making people feel welcome using your smile and positive nature

• Keen to be a part of something you believe in, providing fun while having fun at work

• Openness to learn, grow and develop skills

• Commitment to your team by being on time and working scheduled shifts

• Desire to be outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions

• Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.

• Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.