Demo Handler Duties
Demo Handlers will be located at the Skagway Demo assisting as needed. The Demo Manager will assign specific tasks as required while assigning non-dog related daily job duties.
Demo Handlers assist Demo Mushers in executing dog demonstration tours in a safe, responsible, professional and friendly manner for all guests. Demo Handlers will assist in the management and care of all Demo Dogs, ensuring the well being of each individual dog. Demo Handlers assist in ‘trail’ and pen maintenance and cleaning in addition to Demo chores as assigned.
Demo Handlers greet arriving Guests, delivering tour and safety information.
Once previous guests have departed, arriving guests are officially received and welcomed to the Demo Theater. Following welcome and introductions, the Demo Handler guides Guests through the interpretive program and introduces them to the Demo Musher.
Demo Handlers participate in all Demo chores.
Specific Duties
- Maintain dog pens, ‘trail’ and all Demo areas.
- Receive Guests and guide them to the Demo Theater.
- Escort Guests to Demo are.
- Engage with guests throughout their experience.
- Hand out Puppies for petting and deliver Demo tour.
- Assist Demo Musher with sled demonstration.
- Insure Guest areas are ready for the day.
- Maintain dog supply inventories.
- Answer radio / phone as requested by Demo Manager.
- Participate in Demo Chores as required.
- Assist in feeding and pen cleaning.
- Participate in ‘trail,’ pen and Demo maintenance.
- Exercise tour training and good judgment while working at the Demo.
- Maintain guest safety and assist Demo Mushers with sled demonstration.
- Demo Handlers are responsible for assisting Mushers in conducting safe tours.
- Demo Handlers inspect dogs on a daily basis for general health and fitness including daily feet checks.
- Feet will be checked and cared for daily.
- Harnesses and lines will be replaced and mended as needed.
- The dog pens will be cleaned at a minimum of 3 times a day with periodic cleaning as required to maintain the cleanest pens possible.
- A continuous supply of water will be available for dogs.
- Pens will be maintained, painted and repaired as need.
- Chains will be checked on a daily basis and repaired as required.
- Harness dogs and set up demonstration team as prearranged by the Demo Musher.
- Assist Demo Mushers with all feeding and cleaning; including early morning.
- Oversee Guests while Mushers are delivering the sled demonstration.
- Watch for and prevent Guests from activities that might cause them injury.
- Deliver information to the comprehension level of Guests.
- Exercise skills to prevent mishaps and any possible Guest injury.
- Assist in all Demo chores including ‘trail’ and pen maintenance and cleaning, in addition to the cleanliness of all Demo areas.
- Maintain Dog Pens continually throughout the day.
- Assist other handlers throughout the day as the need arises.
- Assist Demo Mushers in all Dogs as assigned by the Demo Manager.
- Execute other duties as assigned by Management.
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