Seasonal Zipline Operator (Hoonah, Alaska)

About the role

The Zipline Operator ensures guests are safely prepared and escorted through Icy Strait Point’s world‑class Zip Rider experience. Working from April to September, you will be the key point of contact at both the top and bottom towers, delivering a thrilling yet secure adventure.

Key responsibilities

• Securely strap guests into harnesses at the top tower using a two‑check process and release them at the bottom tower.
• Retrieve and return harnesses between towers to keep the line operating efficiently.
• Provide guests with information about Icy Strait Point’s history, culture, wildlife, and amenities.
• Participate in all required safety trainings, meetings, and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Excursions Supervisor or team leads.

Required profile

• Willingness to learn and share Tlingit cultural knowledge.
• Good verbal communication skills; able to lead groups of children and adults.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to pass drug testing.
• Physical ability to lift 40 lb, stand for long periods, walk 5+ miles daily, and work at heights.
• Age 18 + for top‑tower duties (16 + for bottom‑tower duties).
• Comfortable living in a remote, rural community and traveling by small plane or ferry.

Required skills

What we offer

• Seasonal hourly wage of $18.00 plus potential bonus.
• Opportunity to work in a unique, Native‑owned tourism environment.
• Training in safety, First Aid/CPR, and local cultural knowledge.