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Go Ape USA

Course Instructor

May - August 2019 • Williamsburg, VA

What I liked

It was outdoors, the pay was good, got good hours and flexible scheduling. The job was enjoyable and everyday I got to go up and down ziplines and through ropes courses. There are not many jobs where you can say that. It also gave me lots of experience with customer service and public speaking.

What I wish was different

The heat. It got very hot during the summer and I wish I had the opportunity to work in the fall when it was cooler out.

Advice

Take advantage of being having the outdoors as your workplace, use bug spray, and stay hydrated!
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Duty manager

May 2019 • Strongsville, OH

What I liked

The job itself was very fun and the people were fantastic

What I wish was different

I wish I'd be able to work there year round.

Advice

The job is likely the most fun job I will ever have, and allowed me to do things I never expected myself to do.
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Climbing instructor

April - August 2018 • Ashland, NE

What I liked

The job was a lot of fun and the training more so. I was able to really get to know the customers and got to spend my time climbing and helping others climb which I enjoy.

What I wish was different

Since we were a new site I wish we had better organization and leadership. Also, I wish our whole team had consistent training because we were all trained on different techniques We also did not get many breaks or lunches and we were working 12-14 hours in all black uniforms when it was around 100F.

Advice

It is a cool opportunity but be prepared to work like a mule. Most importantly you are in charge of the customer's safety, never do anything to endanger that.
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Course Instructor

May - July 2018 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

The job was fun and included physical activity.

What I wish was different

The ideology that some of my coworkers thought our boss was unapproachable

Advice

If you are looking for a fun summer job and are good at memorizing a safety script, and pay attention to details, this is the job for you.
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