Employee Recreation Coordinator - Glacier National Park
Now Hiring for a Summer 2023 Employee Recreation Coordinator to LIVE. WORK. EXPLORE in Glacier National Park!
At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park. You will play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.
Glacier National Park sees over 3 million annual visitors and encompasses just over 1 million acres of largely wilderness area and is known for its seemingly endless acres of rugged and breathtaking landscapes. Glacier National Park was established in 1910 and stands today as a monument to wild natural places. As part of the Crown of the Continent ecosystem, the park includes 175 named mountains, 762 lakes (131 named lakes), 200+ named waterfalls and 26 named glaciers, as well as 1,000 plant species, and hundreds of animal species. Employees can explore the park’s 745 miles of hiking trails, take a bus tour on Going-to-the-Sun Road, or kayak in clear lakes.
The Details:
- Seasonal position starts in March and extends through mid-September 2023
- Pay Rate: $17.20/hour
- Schedule Varies: Average 40 hours/week
- Perks include:
- Free employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) for management position
- Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
- Free Red Bus and Boat Tours (as available)
- Free Glacier National Park season pass
- Exclusive Retail and Dining discounts in Glacier
- $350 Referral Bonus Program
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate day-to-day activities for employees:
- Assisting location management: Helping with the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of Parkwide and location planned recreational activities.
- Leading trips and activities: Planning and prepping before all activities to ensure that all details relevant to the successful operation of the activity have been considered.
- Enforcing all applicable policies and rules throughout the activity to ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants.
- Adhere to all Xanterra safety, risk, and environmental policies.
- Safely operating a motor vehicle and complying with all company motor vehicle use policies.
- Safely transporting up to a maximum of 15 passengers, in a 15-passenger van for potentially long periods of time.
- Publicizing and promoting staff recreation activities: Posting flyers, making announcements, ensuring all employees are aware of the opportunity to participate.
- Office Operation: Assisting employees with questions, completing, and recording transactions, collecting, and accounting for any/all fees remitted, issuing, and inspecting rental equipment, promptly and accurately completing any necessary reports.
- Communicating daily with Parkwide Management, location management, HR, and employees.
- Facilities and equipment supervision: Cleaning, inspecting and maintaining recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies to ensure safety and proper operation.
- Adhering to all Recreation Program procedures, philosophies, and goals.
- Work outdoors, sometimes under inclement weather conditions.
- Guiding hikes of moderate distances in the outdoors, up and downhill, in various weather conditions. This may include backcountry hikes of up to 10 miles at a speed of no less than 2 miles per hour at altitudes of 5,000 feet to 10,000 feet.
- Prepare a monthly activity calendar; following approval from the HR Director, the distribution, and posting of the calendar in all employee designated areas.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Potentially necessary to work holidays, weekends, and after regular office hours.
Qualifications
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong organization skills.
- At least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.
- Must pass a DOT medical exam for commercial driver fitness determination.
- Proficient computer skills (including Microsoft Windows programs: Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of organizing and implementing programs.
- Flexibility with working conditions, schedules, and facilities.
- Willingness and ability to learn about Glacier National Parks natural environment and share this knowledge.
- People oriented, always providing excellent customer service.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality in relation to all personnel