360 Student Travel Staff Needed

  United States

Florida City

Length of Position: 2-6 weeks
Dates: Summer 2009

Description: Our applicants come to us with diverse backgrounds and interests. We hire teachers, college students, individuals with seasonal jobs, and many who have worked in other areas of the hospitality industry.

These people come to us for many reasons. One common factor unites all of our successful candidates: a desire to be part of a team. 360° Student Travel takes pride in our staff, and expects you to operate as team players, approach the job with enthusiasm, respect others and strive to contribute to what makes 360° Student Travel a special summer for teens.

The satisfaction of a 360° Student Travel summer is unparalleled and the benefits last a lifetime in the form of rock-solid relationships that develop over the course of the program with both group members and staff. Our staff positions offer a significant level of responsibility combined with the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities such as: whitewater rafting, summer skiing/snowboarding, surfing, hiking, golf, water-skiing, and sightseeing beautiful cities and magnificent National Parks! There are equally important aspects of the program such as the hilarious zaniness that develops amongst our close-knit groups! The group factor and the spontaneity are critical elements in any truly complete summer experience.

Types of Positions available:
1. Tour Directors
2. Food Directors
3. Tour Leaders
4. Tour Leaders/Lifeguards

Highlights:
- working with teens
- develop leadership skills
- experiential education
- travel

Qualifications: Successful candidates are matched with a position based on a number of factors such as: level of experience, personal qualifications, and personal interests. All of the positions listed above involve being part of one of our programs.

NOTE: All staff need valid certificates in First Aid and CPR. Certification is the responsibility of the applicant. Westcoast Connection provides a non-smoking environment.

1. Tour Directors

Responsibilities:
- Have the highest level of responsibility while their program is in progress
- Oversee every aspect of the tour, including but not limited to the health and safety for all tour members, the enjoyment of each and every tour member and the financial and day-to-day management of the itinerary
- Communication with parents, communication center, and supervisors
- Coach, supervise, and provide on-going feedback to Tour Leaders
- Attend mandatory training sessions - Tour Director Weekend and Staff Training Pre-Camp
- Pre-trip preparations: communication, planning, and organizing trip details

Qualifications:
- Experience with Westcoast Connection / 360° Student Travel or similar experience (an asset)
- Excitement to work with this teenage age group
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Experience in facilitating training
- Building a strong team with staff and group
- Financial management
- 23 years of age or older
- Camp experience (an asset)
- Travel experience (an asset)
much, much more!

2. Food Directors

Responsibilities (in addition to Tour Leader):
- Planning of meals that are not at restaurants for the group
- Adhering to the different dietary needs and wants of the group
- Purchasing and proper storage of necessary ingredients
- The safe preparation and palatable presentation of meals
- The co-ordination of clean up after the group has eaten
- Fiscal responsibility for the food budget
- Attend mandatory training sessions Food Director Training and Staff Training Pre-Camp

Qualifications (in addition to Tour Leader):
- Passion for all different aspects of meal preparation
- Ability to manage the staff and tour members and convey the importance of teamwork in this area
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Cooking experience (an asset)

3. Tour Leaders

Responsibilities:
- To monitor the well-being and enjoyment of all tour members
- Work with the Tour Director and other staff members in a professional manner
- Perform their 'specialty role' that is assigned by the Tour Director (these include: programming, photographer, confirmer, sports coordinator, etc.)

Qualifications:
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Excitement to work with this teenage age group
- Camp experience (an asset)
- Travel experience (an asset)

4. Tour Leaders/Lifeguard:

Responsibilities (in addition to Tour Leader):
- Lifeguard all water activities on the trip ensuring the safety of the participants

Qualifications (in addition to Tour Leader):
- Have valid lifeguard certification

Advance/Closing Teams:
We require some staff from each program to join advance and closing teams prior to and after their respective tours. Responsibilities include transporting equipment to and from destination points, greeting tour members at the airport upon their arrival, and returning vehicles to trip departure points. Staff chosen for these duties will be contacted in May.

Salary / Pay: USD 100/week Special note for teachers: In recognition of the fact that teachers work with children and parents on a full time basis during the year and have the direct experience required to successfully staff/ lead a WCC/ 360 tour, we will provide an additional USD 100 per week compensation. To qualify, you must currently be a full-time paid teacher and provide WCC/ 360 with a reference letter from an immediate supervisor (principal) on your school's letterhead.

Experience Required: yes

Ideally the following experience: working with teenagers, overnight camp, leadership roles, and travel.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to United States in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 15-45

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

360 Student Travel's Mission Statement: 360 Student Travel will allow you the opportunity to step in a new direction. Travel, volunteer, or improve your foreign language skills we are here to help you take that new step by helping you keep your other foot planted. Regardless of travel style, all programs are created with the understanding that no matter what you want to accomplish during the summer, it is still summer, and the challenges and experiences should be enjoyable as well as rewarding. On our Community Service Program you'll be making the world a better place and discovering the world at the same time - ziplining in Costa Rica, exploring a glacier in Alaska, or marveling at the "Big 5" in Africa. If you're open-minded and interested in achieving goals, volunteering, and helping others, then this will be a meaningful and adventurous summer for you. If you're thinking of studying Spanish or French and want the excitment of travel join us in either Spain, Costa Rica or France. On most of these language programs, we study at multiple locations within a country so you experience its full diversity. On our Pre-College Enrichment program get a sneak peek at college life while being immersed in the culture and excitement of Barcelona. We have teamed up with the renowned International House School, centrally located just steps from Plaza Cataluna, to bring you exciting courses from Creative Writing and International Business to Spanish Language, and SAT prep with Princeton Review. Join us on our Global Adventures if adventures are for you. We offer the most unique variety of activities imaginable that encourage individual growth and character.

Year Founded: 1992