Zip Ride Guide

Position Overview

The Zip Ride operator is responsible for providing a safe, fun and engaging zip ride experience at The Summit Bechtel Reserve.

• 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 S  leadership
• Abide by policies and procedures outlined in the S  staff handbook

• 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

• 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

• 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