Part Time Tour Guide Job offer

Company: 

株式会社 Go! Go! World, Go! Go! Nihon branch

Location:

Tokyo

Salary:

1,200 yen/hour

Job description:

We’re looking to hire a part time Tour Guide to assist the Study Trip team at Go! Go! Nihon. You will be in charge of guiding and managing participants during activities with the Tour Leader and, with some experience, on your own. You need to be confident and able to communicate efficiently with large groups of people. You will be responsible for ensuring participants are safe, enjoying themselves and that tours run smoothly. 

The tours are held in the greater Tokyo area, so knowledge of transport systems is required. This person will be in charge of facilitating conversations, making sure everyone is involved, as well as translating/relaying information and instructions. You must enjoy learning about different cultures and have an interest in sharing your knowledge and experiences in Japan. 

Job Requirements:

• Language Skills: English required (Proficiency in Japanese or Italian are a plus, but not required)
• Must have been residing in Japan for 6 months or longer
• Currently located in greater Tokyo with at least 9 months remaining on a long-term visa (any type of visa that allows one to work part-time)
• Good communication and people skills
• Availability on weekends and from 1pm on weekdays
• Flexibility: Please note that the schedule is irregular. This is an on-call position and hours will vary depending on the month. 

Main Duties:

• Support the Study Trip Tour Leader so that tours run smoothly and effectively
• Entertain students and help create a friendly environment. 
• Communicate between students and Tour Leader, as well as convey instructions (Inc. translation in your native language.)
• Ensure that the participants are safe and that they are mindful of customs and rules.
• Once you have some experience, you might be asked to manage some groups on your own.

Desirable qualities: 

• High spirited and easygoing 
• Organized and punctual
• Passionate about language and cultural exchanges
• Problem-solving skills, especially on the spot
• Team player
• The ability to remain calm in high-pressure and tense situations
• Being physically healthy and if possible fit, able to walk long distances and stand for extended periods of time, etc.
• Professional yet friendly and open minded

Benefits:

• Transportation included (Details to be discussed with the successful applicant)
• Activity/event access paid for and in some cases meals too
• Through this job, you will have the chance to discover Japan more in-depth while engaging in cultural exchange. 

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED