JOB DESCRIPTION

Status: Open

Title: Tour Narrator

Reports to: Operations Manager

Pay:  D.O.E. plus tips

Position: Seasonal May through September

Hours:  Average 35-40 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY

Narrate 90 minute tour through the city of Ketchikan and also Tongass Narrows.  While on the water, you are filling the role of deckhand aboard a Coast Guard inspected marine vessel. 

Responsibilities

As a tour narrator your main objectives are to be informative, pleasant and upbeat as you guide your passengers through the city of Ketchikan and Tongass Narrows.  Be as informative as you can about our surrounding area and to aide passengers with anything they may need.   Your deckhand responsibilities are to assist with any and all emergencies including but not limited to “Man- Overboard”, First Aid and CPR.  Other duties include –but are not limited to- giving the safety speech at the onset of each tour, informing passengers of the merchandise sold onboard, answering questions, helping passengers onto and off of the DUCK and aiding the captain with anything needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

1. Ability to provide accurate passenger counts and maintain precise ticket counts.

1. Keep open communication with general manager and assist with the departure of the DUCK. 

1. A broad knowledge of Ketchikan and area; also the State of Alaska as a whole.

1. Convey a sense of professionalism in both demeanor and appearance.

1. Speak clearly and accurately through microphone.

1. Be able to stand for long periods of time with ability to balance in moving vehicle both on land and in water.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years or older.  Must be able to pass a drug test before employment and at random throughout entire season.