Cycle of Life Adventures is Hiring
Cycle of Life Adventures typically begins the hiring/screening process for new guides at the end of the calendar year to the first of the year.
Job Description: Bicycle Tour Guide
Location: Preference to guides located in the Mid -Atlantic to Southeastern region of the US due to travel logistics of our tour departures
Position Type: Part-time/Seasonal
Position Overview: We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic Bicycle Tour Guide to lead our tours, ensuring guests have an informative, enjoyable, and safe experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for cycling, and a deep understanding of the local area and bicycle maintenance skills. All travel expenses and expenses during the tour will be covered. Guides not transporting eguipment to and from a tour will be responsible for getting themselves to the tour location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Bicycle Tours: Conduct engaging and informative bicycle tours for individuals and groups.
- Ensure Safety: Conduct pre-tour safety briefings, ensure all safety equipment is used correctly, and maintain a safe environment throughout the tour.
- Maintain Equipment: Check and maintain bicycles and safety gear to ensure they are in good working condition. You must have a moderate to advanced level of mechanical experience with bicycles. Including flat tires, elements of mechanical shifting, electronic shifting, e-bike maintenance. You need a general experience in maintaining all equipment and vehicles while on tour.
- Customer Service: Address any questions or concerns from guests, providing excellent customer service and ensuring a positive experience.
- Route Planning: Follow designated tour routes and make adjustments as needed based on weather or road conditions. You need an excellent sense of direction and a full understanding of Ride with GPS mapping systems.
- Promote Company: Represent Cycle of Life Adventures professionally and enthusiastically, promoting our brand and encouraging future bookings.
Qualifications:
- Cycling Experience: Strong cycling skills and experience, with the ability to handle various terrains. Riding time will be about 50% of each tour. A riding pace of 12-14 mph is expected.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and entertain diverse groups.
- Customer Service: Proven experience in customer service with a focus on providing a high-quality experience.
- Safety Awareness: Understanding of bicycle safety protocols and first aid, with the ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.
- Physical Fitness: Good physical condition to handle the demands of leading bicycle tours. Must be able to repeatedly lift bikes overhead. Must be able to routinely move luggage up to 40 pounds.
- Certification: Relevant certifications in first aid and CPR are required.
- Driving: Must be comfortable and experienced driving and backing up a van with a trailer attached. Clean driving record required.
- Food Preparation: You must have knowledgeable working skill concerning food handling, lunch preparation and food storage.
Interested in applying?
If you are interested in applying to be one of our bicycle adventure tour guides, please send a resume and cover letter to DARRYL LILLY.
Thank you.
