Request from Student Tour Operator

Student Tours are a well established and growing part of our industry. Tours vary greatly. For example, you may lead a day tour for a high school band to Disneyland, escort a group to Washington DC and or escort a European tour. The procedures are basically the same as for adult tours following the training in the “Tour Director Training Guide” and online course. It is important to have the ability to work with younger tour members, their parents and teachers.

Liz Moran has suggestions in finding Student Tour groups in my August 2010 blog.

Request for Tour Director
I recently received a request from a Student Tour group with immediate openings for qualified Tour Directors. Below is a copy of their request, information and qualifications. I also recommend visiting their website, it sounds like a unique and interesting position. If you are interested in the position apply directly to College Campus Trips.

Hello Cherie,

We are looking for Tour Director in several regions nationwide. Is there a possibility that we can work with you to post our open positions.

Please let me know

Thanks

Gillian

Gillian Harper

Vice President Sales & Marketing



Direct: 954-933-2786

Ph: 954-567-5751 | Fax: 954-302-4995

P.O. Box 11783, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339

www.collegecampustrips.com

BONDED • INSURED • VIRTUS CERTIFIED

Florida Seller of Travel Reg. No. ST37245


Tour Directors nationwide

College Campus Trips

Contact: Gillian Harper

Email: Gillian@collegecampustrips.com

Job Details

College Campus Trips is a leading provider of pre-designed and customized, fully-escorted trips to colleges and universities across the United States. Our tours minimize the stress and guesswork normally associated with the college selection process by providing students with first-hand introductions to the colleges that are of interest to them, their parents, guidance counselors and advisors. We are seeking candidate for the positions of Tour Directors in various regions in the United States. These key positions will be responsible for leading and managing the activities of groups of high school students and chaperones while on tour for three or four days, visiting college campuses.

Responsibilities:

Review ‘Guide Book’ prior to departure and become familiar with contacts, departure times and ensures that complete lists of participants and contact details are included

Become familiar with the tour components (hotels, Bus Company, security company etc.) and that all tour items have been fully prepaid.

To take the leadership role at all times during the tour.

Be responsible for verifying attendance throughout the tour.

Perform a meet and greet with an official introduction and provide a brief overview of the trip with some basic rules.

Brief the bus driver daily

Take charge in the case of an emergency

Meet the Security Guard each evening and provide instructions

Call ahead if the tour is off schedule

Conduct a pre-tour briefing for students and their parents at a high school meeting if requested

Follows corporate expense policies and guidelines

Represents themselves and College Campus Trips with the highest level of integrity and professionalism

Job Requirements:

Individuals must be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills

Responsible individuals with effective time management skills

Available for tour leadership from the time of departure until the tour has ended.

Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.

Job Available: Immediately

Compensation:

A Tour Directors fee per day

Accommodation and expenses while on tour

Please note that College Campus Trips does not accept compensation from any educational establishment for a placement of a student.