Kokanee Mountain Zipline is looking for employees for our 2021 season!
No experience necessary!
Successful candidates are people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, fun, professional, and team-oriented work environment. Our zipline season is from June – September. Shifts are conducted at our zipline site, which is located 25 minutes from Nelson, so own transportation is a MUST for all employees. Because our zipline season is short and fast paced, minimal time off will be given in July and August. The majority of work is conducted outdoors in climates from -5 degrees to +40 degrees. We zip rain or shine.
Zipline Guide: This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and exceptional zipline tour experience for all guests. After being hired, all guides must participate in a one week hands on training program and pass the practical exam at the end of the two weeks. The training program teaches you the following guide responsibilities: setting stop ropes, tying required knots, assisting guests in proper harness and helmet fitting, demonstrating proper zipping techniques, operating the zipline activity, breaking guest’s speed upon incoming approach, performing retrievals and rescues, inspecting equipment, and educating guests about local history and environment. Candidates must be able to also perform site maintenance between tours.
Guide Skills and Qualifications:
– Positive attitude towards constructive feedback
– Be able to communicate effectively with people of all ages
– Be able to multitask
– Have a positive attitude
– Strong attention to detail
– Prior experience with outdoor recreation, athletics, educational roles, high ropes experience or ziplining is an asset but not a requirement
– All guides must pass the one week safety training course once hired
– Have the physical capability to assist and accommodate guests of various sizes throughout the course
– Be able to hike, climb, and rappel to and from high altitudes
– Possess full range of overhead arm motions
– Have full hand dexterity
– Have a strong upper body to pull self and the potential addition of a rolling 265 pounds along each cable’s incline
– Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time
– Be able to decrease the speed of, and stop, guests of various weights and speeds as they approach each incoming landing point
This position has One contract available:
1) End June – End September
Contract length: 3 months
