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Ropes Course Attendant
full-timeGurnee

Summary

Location

Gurnee

Type

full-time

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About this role

Pay: $16.00 per hour


At Great Wolf, the Ropes Course Attendant ensures customer safety and satisfaction while guests navigate across bridges and ropes to Howlers Peak. The Ropes Course attendant is responsible for guest registration, supplying equipment, education, and adherence to proper safety protocol.


Join our Pack:  

Grow your career: A great place to start or advance your career with cross-training, scholarship fund, and talent development programs at all levels  

Great Perks: Take advantage of exclusive perks for you, your family, and friends – including discounted vacations and employee referral incentives  

Learn While You Earn: Gain access to Great Wolf University for on-the-job training, functional, and leadership training  

Prioritize Your Well-Being: We offer flexible scheduling, access to a holistic wellness program and technology, and support through our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund  

Celebrate Your Uniqueness: Join a team that cheers for diversity and inclusion through programs that make everyone feel welcome and recognized.  

 

Benefits:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance  

• Health savings account  

• Telehealth resources  

• Life insurance  

• 401K with employer match  

• Paid vacation time off  

• Paid parental leave  


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Communicates with guests to process registration and complete orders
  • Educates guests on the Ropes Course experience, proper technique and use of equipment, and safety guidelines
  • Outfits participants with correct safety equipment, makes adjustments, and properly attaches sling line to harness and overhead track
  • Inspects all safety equipment to ensure proper function
  • Ability to assess and assist in possible emergency situations and help scared participants
  • Ensures the daily operation adheres to operating procedure guidelines
  • Provides outstanding customer service and engages in suggestive selling
  • Assists in merchandising functions including display and store design, inventory receiving, stocking, and merchandise pricing
  • Performs cash-handling functions, including point-of-sale (POS) system, registers, and daily reporting
  • Ensures attraction adheres to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service
  • Must successfully complete ropes course and annual training covering operating procedures and technical competencies
  • Assists in other retail outlets/attractions as needed


Basic Qualifications & Skills

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Some High School education or equivalent
  • Must be comfortable being at heights of 30 feet or more for extended periods of time
  • Flexibility regarding scheduling based on business demands
  • Experience utilizing basic math skills with ability to add, subtract multiply and divide
  • Proven customer service skills and communication skills; able to read and interpret English language manuals relating to safety, operations, and procedures
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen


Estimated Salary Range:

 - $16.00 per hour annual base salary

An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Great Wolf’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, a Paid Time Off policy, and other perks.


Application Instructions:   

Click on “Apply Now” or chat with a recruiter (bottom of your screen on Great Wolf’s website). After a brief application, all qualified applicants will be immediately invited to setup an interview or attend an upcoming hiring event.     

 Position Close Date: 


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Service,Communication Skills,Safety Protocols,Equipment Inspection,Cash Handling,Math Skills,Emergency Assistance,Merchandising,Flexibility,Teamwork,Problem Solving,Technical Competencies,Training,Diversity,Inclusion,Guest Education

About Great Wolf Lodge

If you’re searching for a job with exciting opportunities, rewarding benefits, and lots of growth potential, look no further than Great Wolf Lodge. We’re North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts dedicated to bringing joy to families, and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us in our mission.

Running with our Pack is a one-of-kind experience. Our resorts offer fun-filled attractions, extraordinary entertainment, delectable dining, and imaginative retail offerings. Our talented Pack Members provide exceptional service to help families create unforgettable memories, in a fast-paced and fun environment. Along with the camaraderie that comes with being a member of our Pack, all of our employees have access to acclaimed management training programs and numerous advancement opportunities. There’s no limit to what you can achieve as part of our Pack.

Growing from a single resort to 19 lodges and counting, Great Wolf has spent 25 years strengthening ourselves into one of North America’s top destinations for family fun. And we’re committed to ensuring every employee gets the training, career growth, benefits, and support to make the experience of working with us the best it can be. When you run with our Pack, it’s more than just a job—it’s an adventure.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Hospitality
Founding Year: 1997

What you'll do

  • The Ropes Course Attendant ensures customer safety and satisfaction while guests navigate the ropes course. Responsibilities include guest registration, equipment supply, education on safety protocols, and maintaining cleanliness and service standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Ropes Course Attendant do at Great Wolf Lodge?

As a Ropes Course Attendant at Great Wolf Lodge, you will: the Ropes Course Attendant ensures customer safety and satisfaction while guests navigate the ropes course. Responsibilities include guest registration, equipment supply, education on safety protocols, and maintaining cleanliness and service standards..

Why join Great Wolf Lodge as a Ropes Course Attendant?

Great Wolf Lodge is a leading Hospitality company.

Is the Ropes Course Attendant position at Great Wolf Lodge remote?

The Ropes Course Attendant position at Great Wolf Lodge is based in Gurnee, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Ropes Course Attendant position at Great Wolf Lodge?

You can apply for the Ropes Course Attendant position at Great Wolf Lodge directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Great Wolf Lodge on their website.