Tour Guide/Course Leader

The role

You will lead student groups on educational trips across the United States, guiding and managing groups of up to 55 people. The job focuses on engaging students in interactive learning.

What you will do

• Lead educationally and performance focused trips
• Engage students in interactive learning
• Manage groups of up to 55 people
• Walk several miles each day in all types of weather
• Use the detailed, customized itinerary provided for each group
• Coordinate with hotel staff on coordination and security assistance

Required qualifications

• Possession of current Tour Guide License in cities where a license is required
• Historical and logistical knowledge of assigned region
• Availability and flexibility of schedule during spring and summer
• Ability to adapt to unexpected changes
• Highly skilled at multi-tasking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, including engaging groups and relaying information clearly and interestingly
• Experience with and passion for working with students
• Fun, energetic, and customer service-oriented
• Physically capable of walking several miles a day and remaining on your feet most of the day

Nice to have

• College and/or advanced degree
• Background in Education, Travel, Performance, U.S. History, Social Studies or Science
• Living within the region where you will work
• Attendance at annual education seminars and participation in ride-along orientation trips

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Discretionary bonus award system
• 24-hour emergency number through WorldStrides On-Call
• Innovative professional development, training methods and materials

Before you apply

• An FBI background check and TB test are required as a condition of employment
• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not provided
• Individuals on temporary visas such as E, F-1, J-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire; select seasonal roles may consider students on J-1

About the company

WorldStrides is a global leader in educational travel and experiential learning, founded in 1967. It offers programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports.