Onboard: Tour Guide
3 weeks ago
As a Tour Guide you will contribute to an outstanding guest experience at Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises by engaging with guests and delivering tour audio via a headset microphone. Tour Guides are responsible for developing a unique story telling experience and must work both independently and as part of a team on board our sightseeing vessels.
**Season**: This is a spring-summer-fall seasonal position. The Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises operating season begins in April and ends in October.
**Qualifications**:
- Positive attitude and approach.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.
- Strong verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in other languages is an asset.
- The ability to perform in front of and engage the audience routinely.
- Background in or passion for history is an asset.
**Responsibilities**:
- Memorize a written script and continuously evolve your storytelling technique.
- Supplement live music with additional information delivered via a headset microphone.
- Learn and continually improve skills as a storyteller: conveying rich, engaging oral stories.
- Learn and convey detailed and accurate information about Kingston, including the city’s history, attractions and current events.
- Use electronic communications and audio equipment, including sound levels on board and other computerized equipment.
- Interact with guests from all over the world, anticipating their needs and ensuring they have the best experience possible in our destination.
**About Kingston Destination Group**
Kingston Destination Group is committed to hospitality excellence as the portal to inspired visitor experience in the Kingston 1000 Islands destination. We create, sell and operate cruises, tours and experiences through our experiential brands, including Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, Kingston Trolley Tours, Waterfront Gifts & Apparel, Kingston Walks, and K-Pass.
We operate Kingston’s Hop On Hop off Trolley Tours, as well as the Ghost & Mystery Trolley Tour. Our knowledgeable tour guides provide an outstanding hospitality and storytelling experience while bringing guests on a tour of Kingston’s top historic sites both on and off the water.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
**Salary**: $16.00-$18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 2023-04-15
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