Zip Line Supervisor

Zip Rider Supervisor

Work: 10 Months – get paid for 12.
Pay: 55k-65k a year, dependent on experience.
Benefits: Medical (employer paid for employee), dental, vision, 401K company match up to 6%.

Work on Chichagoff Island as its home to more brown bears than humans, its a place where eagles soar overhead and whales are regularly seen just offshore. Surrounded by towering rain forest and set against the backdrop of mist-shrouded mountains, guests can truly themselves in our wilderness environment.

Excursions Supervisors, reports to the Excursions Manager and be responsible for all aspects of operating successful tours in their assigned Independent Business Unit. (This opening is for Zip Line) including productivity and profitability. Excursion Supervisors will be responsible for reporting tour activity to management and holding their unit responsible for the highest quality customer service and tour delivery and can expect to supervisor from 10-25 people, depending on the tour.

• Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles:
  Best, Authentic and Profitable Tour Destination.
• Hire, train and supervise a specific team of employees whose function is to deliver high quality tours within their Independent Business Unit.
• Ensure customer service standards are met in assigned unit.
• Ensure high quality and delivery of tour content.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws as related to their unit.
• Responsible for maintenance records of vehicles for unit, as well as delivering tour-ready vehicles.
• Conduct weekly safety meetings related to the unit.
• Responsible for keeping unit morale high.
• Identify seasonal goals for the unit.
• Work together to ensure success of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5 years working in tourism industry, preferably in Alaska, with emphasis in operations and guest services.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing staff.
• Desire to develop a career at Icy Strait Point.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude for learning other computer programs.
• Valid drivers license and ability to be on company insurance.
• Outstanding customer service philosophy and practices.
• High school or equivalent education with college degree preferred.

• Able to lift 30 pounds, stand for extended periods, and walk 5+ miles daily.
• Willing to live in a remote, rural community.
• Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote setting.
• Able to walk and/or drive on gravel roads in inclement weather.

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

This position requires authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.