Stargazing Tour Guide

About the role

Tekapo Star Gazing is seeking an enthusiastic and engaging Stargazing Guide to join our team in the heart of the world-renowned Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Our unique star gazing tours focus on ensuring our guests feel like they are the only people in the universe experiencing the amazing night sky. Our guides use a mixture of state-of-the-art telescopes, lasers and virtual reality to enhance the guest experience followed by a relaxing soak in our hot pools.

Key responsibilities

• Entertain customers during the night as part of the Stargazing Guides team
• Conduct stargazing tours using state-of-the-art telescopes, lasers and virtual reality
• Ensure guests feel safe and entertained throughout the experience
• Work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Address groups of up to approximately 40 guests

About you

• At least 2-year work experience in hospitality, preferably in tour guiding, or a tertiary qualification in hospitality, culture communication, or similar
• Keen learner with a passion for astronomy
• Ability to remain focused and care about keeping people safe and entertained
• Comfortable addressing groups of up to approximately 40 guests
• Photography knowledge in particular for astrophotography and related technologies
• Natural entertainer with great people skills and commitment to ensuring a unique and unforgettable guest experience
• High level of fluency in English and ideally a second language
• First Aid Qualifications
• Lifeguard & Aquatics Qualifications
• Tour guiding qualifications

Benefits

• $28.00 per hour starting rate with guaranteed 30 hours per week
• Work under one of the world's most spectacular night skies
• Ongoing training and development in astronomy and guiding
• Educational opportunities
• Pay review after 3 months
• Higher level pathways available for keen learners
• Potential opportunity to move into a Supervisory position for career advancement

If this sounds like you, please feel free to apply directly with us on https://tekaposprings.bamboohr.com/careers/173?source=aWQ9Ng%3D%3D