Group Leader - Choose Your Own Pace: Hiking the Adirondacks in North River, NY

About the role

We are looking for Tour Directors to serve as Group Leaders for our Choose Your Own Pace: Hiking the Adirondacks in North River, NY program (Program 23151).

Responsibilities

• Pre-Program Responsibilities:
  • Hold a pre-program briefing.
  • Review PIFs 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 devices.
  • Accompany participants to all scheduled program activities.
  • Enhance “free time” 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.
• Experience leading educational and/or travel programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to build group cohesion.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate basic AV functions (setting up laptop/projector for lectures).
• Access to reliable cell phone, capable of texting and/or emails.

Qualifications

• Lives in the program destination/region or has intimate knowledge of the destination.
• Capable of hiking with participants in all three groups.
• Kayaking experience for 23151 is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Basic AV functions.
• Reliable cell phone with texting and/or email capabilities.

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.

Benefits

This position is not benefits eligible.