Adventure Guide
Company: Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Job Title: Adventure Guide FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Seasonal (April - September) Hours: 20 - 24 hours
per week including weekends and holidays Pay Rate: $15.40/hour This
is a seasonal position with a maximum duration of six months, based
on individual performance and business operations. The exact end
date will be determined by the official start date. Summary:
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is seeking an Adventure Guide
to guide child/adult play interactions in the Children's Adventure
Trails exhibit. Adventure Guides help to develop the child's
physical capabilities, cognitive abilities and strengthen social
emotional skills. Adventure Guides implement new play activities
and model the best child/parent interactions. Adventure Guides
strive to enrich children's natural curiosity through diverse,
child-centered explorations. This position reports directly to the
Children's Adventure Trails Supervisor. Duties and Responsibilities
(include but not limited to): Use open-ended and multiple outcome
experiences for children developing their physical, social
emotional and cognitive abilities. Maintain a safe, educationally
sound, engaging environment for guests. Provides excellent customer
service. Connect children with nature through play. Potential for
play activities and experiences with guests at the Lee G. Simmons
Wildlife Safari Park. Basic maintenance of Children’s Adventure
Trails facilities and supplies. Other interpretative tasks as
assigned including, but not limited to, interpretive guided tours
and talks. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Knowledge of
early childhood education techniques. High School Diploma or GED
(General Education Degree) preferred but not required. Training in
early childhood teaching techniques preferred but not required.
Supervisory experience of children preferred but not required.
Ideal candidate embraces children as curious, collaborative, and
innovative individuals. Must have a fun, outgaining, enthusiastic,
and imaginative personality. Should enjoy singing, dancing,
storytelling, and pretending with children. Ability to multitask,
use good judgement and enhance guest experiences while children are
playing in the Adventure Trails exhibit. Ability to utilize play
activities while also allowing for open-ended and multiple outcome
experiences with guests in Adventure Trails. Must have strong guest
service and public speaking skills. Must work well under pressure
and in diverse weather conditions. Candidates might be (depending
on position) required to pass a pre-employment background check,
drug test, negative skin tuberculosis test, and possess a valid
drivers license with a good history. Working Conditions and
Physical Effort: Position requires standing for long periods,
walking, and the ability to use hands to signal and feel. Reach
with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or
crawl; talk and hear; occasionally sit; occasionally lift up to 50
pounds. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Work is
performed indoors and outdoors, under all weather conditions.
DISCLAIMER The information presented indicates the general nature
and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It
is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to
this job. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
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