Red Jeep Tours - Tour Guides

Palm Desert CA

Description

GREAT FOR ACTIVE SENIORS SEEKING A FUN, PART-TIME RETIREMENT JOB! Avid Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts are Encouraged to Apply! Do you enjoy learning about the desert’s plants, animals, history, geology, and more? Would you enjoy sharing that knowledge and passion with others? Are you an entertaining and engaging story teller? If so, Red Jeep Tours invites you to apply as a Naturalist Jeep and/or Hiking Tour Guide. * All positions are part-time/on-call AFTER 6-7 weeks of initial training that averages 30-40 hours per week of classroom, field and study time. * This is a great job for early retirees / active seniors who are looking for a fun part-time gig to earn a little pocket money and stay mentally and physically active. * Much of the year, work schedules are flexible. We only ask that you are available to work at least 3 days per week October - May except during the following peak times when we ask all guides to keep their availability open: - Thanksgiving Weekend (especially Friday and Saturday) - Christmas / New Years (December 20 - January 1) - Spring Break (Mid-February - Mid April) * Working in the summer (June - September) is optional. While we do operate year-round, many of our guides take a leave-of-absence in the summer so they can escape the summer heat and travel. * Starting pay is minimum wage, with annual adjustments up to $20/hour. Once you are certified to conduct tours you will also earn tips on most of your tours. Our best guides average $50-$100 or more per tour in tips. * We will teach you everything you need to know through our extensive, paid training program. * You must be able to drive a manual (stick) transmission to train as a Jeep Tour Guide. * Prior to employment, you will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and as a guide, you are required to participate in periodic, random drug and/or alcohol testing. Those using marijuana should not apply. * Due to the close customer facing nature of this job, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. At this time, for the safety of our staff and guests, guides are also required to wear a mask at all times while on tour. * You will be required to become CPR and First Aid Certified (provided as part of our training program). Bi-annual recertification is mandatory. * You must have a clean driving record to apply as a Jeep Tour Guide. * You must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States. * Active/outdoor types and hiking enthusiasts are encouraged to apply We still have a few openings for our training class that starts Monday November 1, 2021 and runs through Friday December 3 (the certification deadline is Friday, December 24). Training runs for approximately 6-8 weeks with classroom and/or field training sessions held on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8am until about 3pm, plus homework and on-your-own field study required to successfully certify to conduct tours. NOTE: For the first 5 weeks of training, the time commitment is approximately 30-40 hours per week. After you've completed the organized portion of the training, you will have up to 3 weeks to put your own touches on your tour and certify. The goal is to get the group up to speed and ready to go for the Christmas-New Years week. * Spaces are filling up fast. So submit your application today! For more information, visit red-jeep.com/jobs or email [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Applications accepted online or you can email your application (available at red-jeep.com) and email it to [email protected].