Now Hiring: Zip Rider Operator at Icy Strait Point!
Love adventure? Ready to make someone's day unforgettable? Join our team as a Zip Rider Operator and help guests experience the thrill of the world's largest Zip Rider! This is not just a job-it's a chance to work in a breathtaking setting while delivering the rush of a lifetime.
- What Makes This Job Amazing?The Zip Rider: Soar 1,300 feet high, over a mile long, at speeds up to 60 mph-it's 90 seconds of pure adrenaline!
- Teamwork & Fun: Work at the scenic top tower to prepare riders for their epic adventure or at the bottom tower to greet them with a smile.
- Alaska's Beauty: Surround yourself with stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unforgettable wildlife.
- What You'll Do:Ensure Safety First: Securely strap guests into harness seats at the top tower and release them at the bottom using a double-check system.
- Manage harness returns between the top and bottom towers.
- Learn and share knowledge about Icy Strait Point's history, culture, and other attractions.
- Participate in all required training and safety meetings.
- Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring each guest feels safe, informed, and excited.
- What You Bring:A strong commitment to safety and attention to detail.
- Great communication skills with the ability to guide guests of all ages.
- Physical capability to lift, reach, and push/pull equipment.
- A willingness to learn about Tlingit culture and share it with guests.
- Must be 18+ for the top tower or 16+ for the bottom tower.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Physical Requirements:Able to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and walk up to 5+ miles daily.
- Comfortable living and working in a remote, rural community.
- Willing to travel by small plane or ferry.
- Able to work in varying weather conditions on gravel roads.
Why Work with Icy Strait Point?At Icy Strait Point, we're more than a workplace-we're a family. As a Native-owned and operated enterprise, we offer an authentic Alaskan experience while prioritizing cultural and environmental stewardship.
Icy Strait Point offers Native Preference under P.L. 93-638.
Ready to help guests take the leap? Apply today and join our team for an unforgettable adventure!
Compensation details: 18-18 Yearly Salary
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