Tour Director

Position Summary

The role of the Tour Director is to provide a safe and unforgettable Alaskan experience to our guests. Tour Directors will be managing tours between Seward and Fairbanks, escorting guests between overnight destinations, airports, trains, hotels. Tour Directors must be prepared to educate and entertain groups of up to 55 tour guests with regional specific commentary, storytelling, and games. Tour Directors must also be able to effectively sell Land Excursions to guests to generate revenue for the company.

Primary responsibilities of the Tour Directors include but are not limited to:

• Manage all on-road operations for assigned tours
• Provide regional specific commentary
• Accurately maintain and organize paperwork
• Work closely with Tour Drivers with care of guests and handling of luggage
• Resolve hotel/vendor issues
• Promote and sell optional excursions
• Available to guests at any time during the duration of the land tour
• Performs other duties as assigned

Tour Directors must meet the following criteria in order to be considered as an applicant:

• A US citizen or can provide verification of authorization to work in the US
• 21 years of age at start of employment
• Possess a valid Alaska State drivers license and a good, safe driving record (no more than one moving violation or at fault accident in the last three years)
• Be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug and alcohol testing
• Must be available to work from mid May through mid September
• Possess a current CPR certificate and First Aid card
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Work early morning, late evening and/or week-end shifts.
• Toastmasters or other public speaking experience is preferred

Once hired, RCT will provide you with a thorough training program via classroom and on-the-job training.

First year Tour Director - $9.00/hour + gratuities and per diem.

Overtime wages are paid at 1 1/2 times the regular rate of pay for the hours in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Upon successful completion of the assignment, you will be eligible for a Longevity Bonus calculated at 10% of your gross wages (regular and overtime) earned during this assignment. 

If hired prior to July 1st, and upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be eligible for a cruise on Royal Caribbean International or Celebrity Cruises at a highly discounted employee rate.