Dear Web Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in working
at Sheri Griffith Expeditions . We are very proud of the quality of services we
provide and our commitment to excellence. SGE has been in business since 1971,
offering outstanding river journeys to people from all over the world. We
provide an atmosphere where people feel safe, comfortable and are able to relax
and enjoy their adventure. Many of our guests have been coming back year after
year due to the wonderful experience they have had on the river with
us.
SGE requires all guides be at least l8
years old and have a minimum of Red Cross Advanced 1st Aid and CPR
certification (or equivalent). Guides must have a professional attitude and be
willing to learn and accept new ideas. Initiative is highly valued. Guides must
work long hours during rush periods and not be subject to burnout and
moodiness. They must work well under pressure and be team players.
It is important to note that the
position you are applying for includes many facets. Customer service is the
most obvious and very important; however your duties will also include: safety
procedures, rigging and de-rigging, maneuvering boats in flat water and
whitewater, loading and unloading equipment, cleaning and repairing boats and
equipment, completing paperwork, conforming to all government agency
regulations, following company policies, risk management and providing first
aid, cooking and related food services, recycling, managing garbage and trash,
river rescue, entertaining guests, interpretation of the geology, history,
flora and fauna, teaching our low impact camping and use of the outdoors
philosophy, working outdoors in various weather conditions and supporting the
entire Sheri Griffith Expeditions organization
If you are interested in becoming a
part of the Sheri Griffith Expeditions team, please
download our application, fill it
out and return it to me. (Mail P.O. Box 1324, Moab, Ut 84532-1324, FAX
435-259-2226 or email jtejada@griffithexp.com)
2008 important
dates:
- 7 day WFR Class (TBD) Usually the last week of April
- 8 day Guide Training (TBD) Usually the last first week of
May
Sincerely,
Jose Tejada
General Manager
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