Tour Guide Supervisor

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Interior

Work setting

• Rural area
• Sports
• Kennel

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Prepare and submit reports
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Plan sequence of operation
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Organise day-to-day business operations
• Escort groups on outdoor sport and recreational trips
• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Care for pets
• Co-ordinate activities with local tour guides or leaders of performance groups

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook

Type of guide

• Escorted group travel guide

Area of work experience

• Sports and entertainment facilities

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Large workload
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Parking available