Group Leader - Choose Your Own Pace: Appalachian Mountain Club in Bretton Woods, NH

About the role

At Road Scholar, we are looking for Tour Directors to serve as Group Leaders for our Choose Your Own Pace: Appalachian Mountain Club in Bretton Woods, NH program (Program 25656).

Responsibilities

• Pre-Program Responsibilities:
  • Hold a pre-program briefing.
  • Review PIFs (Participant Information Forms) and relevant Program Information.
  • Send Pre Program Email to participants (optional).
• On-Site Program Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage all logistics.
  • Support educational delivery and quality.
  • Manage listening device distribution.
  • Accompany participants to all scheduled program activities.
  • Organize group dining opportunities.
  • Liaise with local guides and instructors.
  • Disburse payment to vendors (including tips) and manage program budget.
  • Anticipate and resolve program issues.
  • Follow established emergency procedures.
  • Adhere to Road Scholar branding guidelines.

Requirements

• Walk at least 10 miles on varied terrain with moderate climbs and descents.
• Climb at least 2,000 ft. up and descend 2,000 ft. down steeper terrain on hikes of at least 6 miles (daily hiking of up to 10 miles and at an elevation of at least 4,000 ft.).
• Scramble up and down rocky terrain.
• Group leadership experience in an educational and/or travel program environment; prior Elderhostel/Road Scholar experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with individuals 55+ and handling different levels of physical ability preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience strongly preferred.
• Preferred to live in the program destination/region or have intimate knowledge of the destination.
• Strong leadership skills to build group cohesion.
• Empowered to enhance impact of educational experiences.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to work with a team and share best practices.
• Capable of operating basic AV functions (setting up laptop/projector for lectures).
• Have access to reliable cell phone, capable of texting and/or emails.

Qualifications

• Hiking experience and ability to hike with participants in all three groups.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and command of English.
• Ability to work with a team and share best practices.
• Basic AV function operation.
• Reliable cell phone access.

Benefits

This is a part-time/seasonal opportunity. Due to the seasonal nature of the role, this position is not benefits eligible.

Pay

Hourly rates vary based on program location which ranges from $15.00 to $23.00 per hour plus tips.

Schedule

This is a part-time/seasonal opportunity.

Skills

• CTP Certificate for Group Leaders required or extensive professional tourism experience.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

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