North Shore Adventure Park
UPDATES: Hiring for 2024!
Hiring:
Host
Main Goal: Hosts help guests have their best time while at the park by maintaining great customer service from check-in time to the moment they leave.
Responsibilities and Requirements (not limited to)
Must be 16+
Comfortable talking with people and presenting to groups
Adept at computer systems
Able to work at a fast pace
Patient and cool under time pressure
Ground Team Monitor
Main Goal: The ground team monitors are the lifeguards of the Adventure park. They are responsible for ensuring the safest and most rewarding experience for each guest.
Responsibilities and Requirements (not limited to)
Must be 16+
Able to lead safety briefings for up to 20 guests at a time, multiple times a day
Focus on details and safety while harnessing guests to ensure proper fit
Monitor and advise climbers on the course
Anticipate problems before they occur
Air Team Monitor
Main Goal: The Air team monitors are trained and certified in assisting guests on the high ropes course and ziplines. They monitor guest abilities and behaviors to anticipate and prevent issues. They also assist guests who get stuck on a course or zipline.
Responsibilities and Requirements (not limited to)
Must be 18+
Able to keep calm while under pressure
Comfortable working in the air
Excellent attention to detail especially around safety
Skilled at focusing on guest’s needs up in the air
Willing to coach guests to help them navigate the course
Axe Throwing Coach
Main Goal: Coaches are enthusiastic and customer service oriented. They are responsible for creating a fun and safe atmosphere, explaining safety guidelines, and ensuring all guests have a wonderful experience.
Responsibilities and Requirements (not limited to)
Must be 16+
Be comfortable enforcing all safety rules and coaching guests to help them improve their skills
Interest in helping guests learn new skills to keep their experience lively and challenging
Assistant Manager
Main Goal: The Assistant Manager is part of the leadership team. They are responsible for performing the daily tasks and procedures of the park and directing/ managing the daily operations of park staff. The park supervisor reports directly to the park manager.
Responsibilities and Requirements (not limited to)
Must be 18+
Able to work a full time varied schedule
Have strong leadership skills and/or confidence in leading others
Comfort working at height preferred but not required
Able to multitask and oversee several aspects of operations simultaneously
Quick and independent learner who can adapt to new situations easily
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Additional Information About North Shore Adventure Park
"When you work here, you learn a lot."
Our mission is to provide the highest quality and safest experience possible to our guests and to give our employees an environment where they can learn, grow, and enhance their skills.
We are located on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. The area is treasured for its clean, natural beauty, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. See our photos and videos below for more detail.
We offer competitive compensation and employee perks like free climbing at the park. Rooms for rent within walking distance are available. Wages start at $15/hr up to $20/hr based on experience. We offer raises and bonuses based on performance. Open Mid-May through late October with employment options for the entire season or partial. High seasons July-Labor Day. Weekend only jobs are available September and October but we value employees who can stay with us the entire season. .
Ability or interest in climbing is NOT a prerequisite for working at the park. All jobs are outdoors and we work in all kinds of weather, typically on our feet and moving.
We provide all training
Our team is confident and capable in all aspects of their roles before interacting with guests. CPR and First Aid certification is provided. Prior high-ropes or zipline experience is not required but can be a benefit. Most positions (except air team) are cross trained so employees serve in several roles. Applicants should be:
Dedicated to customer service
Enjoy working on a team.
Confident in coaching and teaching
Like to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
Able to lift up to 35 lbs
Other Perks
Free climbing at the park for you and friends and family
Low cost of living
Housing within walking distance
World class and low cost recreational options nearby (kayaking, mountain biking, road biking, hiking). See our videos and photos below
WHAT OUR STAFF SAY
“The work is dynamic with lots of variety! It is fun to meet people from all over the world.”
“I love living near Lake Superior and exploring the terrific variety of local trails and activities.”
“We are immersed in the full customer experience. Anyone who wants to learn more about the customer experience could get a lot from this job.”
HOUSING
Housing is in small 2 to 3 bedroom park rental homes in town. They are all walking distance to the park. We host couples in one room and same gender singles in single or double rooms, depending on availability. Monthly rent is about $495, including utilities.
For photos of one unit, see: https://www.facebook.com/RentalsSilverBay
www.northshoreadventurepark.com
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VIDEO OF THE PARK
https://www.youtube.com/@northshoreadventurepark6141
Best of the North Shore video from You Tube on attractions.