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SalaryVideo Boater
Leading the World Outdoors
Adventures on the Gorge’s company vision statement is intended to be interpreted in multiple ways. First, it illustrates our need to be the best at what we do in our industry and the need to continue to develop ourselves and our business for the future. Perhaps more importantly, our vision states that we have an altruistic goal of helping others venture outdoors, at times, in places and in activities that will further develop their lifelong skills and increase their knowledge about nature and adventure. We benefit from a strong belief in who we are and where we are headed. We look to our vision and guiding principles as providing that sense of understanding and direction, serving as a map and compass to help us reach our full potential.
Adventures on the Gorge’s company vision statement is intended to be interpreted in multiple ways. First, it illustrates our need to be the best at what we do in our industry and the need to continue to develop ourselves and our business for the future. Perhaps more importantly, our vision states that we have an altruistic goal of helping others venture outdoors, at times, in places and in activities that will further develop their lifelong skills and increase their knowledge about nature and adventure. We benefit from a strong belief in who we are and where we are headed. We look to our vision and guiding principles as providing that sense of understanding and direction, serving as a map and compass to help us reach our full potential.
Guiding Principles
We use these principles, and more, to guide our daily behavior and business decisions:
- Always balance fun and adventure with safety
- Strive always to exceed our guests’ expectations
- Provide a unique environment for staff and guests that fosters camaraderie and hospitality
- Value our people, knowing that the quality of our staff define our ultimate success
- Invest in systems and processes, to ensure we deliver a consistent quality experience
- Treat each and every guest and staff member with dignity and respect
- Raise the standard of the industry with an emphasis on innovation
- Recognize that profitability is essential for us to be healthy and grow
Responsibilities
A Video Boater is responsible for documenting whitewater trips in order to achieve Adventures on the Gorge's vision of Leading the World Outdoors.
Expectations
The Video Boater is accountable for providing an exceptional guest experience by filming the guests' whitewater trip and creating a memorable record of their experience. All AOTG employees are expected to help achieve our vision of leading the world outdoors by extending hospitality at all times, providing assistance where needed, and championing a one-company mindset.
Duties
- Arrive at scheduled time dressed and ready to work
- Prepare equipment and make sure that it is securely transported to the put-in
- Safely kayak assigned stretch of whitewater
- Film guests at key locations along the route
- Manage time as the pace of the day may vary rapidly from waiting for extended periods of time to moving very quickly
- Provide interesting and entertaining information about popular locations or specific points of interest
- Engage wit and charm to enhance the guest experience
- Maintain compliance with all applicable safety practices, environmental regulations, and company policies
- Utilize digital editing software to stream together raw footage into an effective video presentation
- Ensure that the final product is presented to guests in a reasonable time frame and at the proper location
- Organize, label, and upload videos properly
- Coordinate with retail personnel to ensure that video is available for purchase
- Interact with guests post-trip in order to build a connection with them and encourage a sense of family
- Maintain a working knowledge of all products and services offered by AOTG
- Assist all company guests with any general questions or directions as needed
- Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be added at the company's discretion
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Ability to competently solo kayak Class I-III whitewater
- Basic knowledge of video equipment functionality, as well as, digital editing software
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and adapt to changes in the work environment
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to competently solo kayak Class IV-V whitewater
- Working knowledge and relevant experience in the outdoor industry
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- First Aid and CPR or other higher medical training certification
- This job is an outdoor position that is subject to working with and doing tasks that involve heights, temperature extremes, heavy lifting (50+ pounds), long durations of standing, walking, balancing, grasping, overhead reach, and frequent bending, pushing and pulling.
A Video Boater is required to work weekends and other irregular hours as deemed necessary. Flexibility in work schedule is required in order to accommodate rapidly changing trip schedules.
