Grand Circle Corporation

Tour Experience Leader

Posted: 4 days ago

Job Description

Grand Circle Corporation is looking for Trip Leaders to lead tours in Ireland for our Grand Circle Travel and Overseas Adventure Travel series in 2026.AMERICAN TOUR OPERATOR IS LOOKING FOR Trip Experience Leader/ Tour GuideWHO WE AREWith unique travel and learning opportunities for our employees, and our travelers, Grand Circle Corporation is in business to change peoples’ lives. We are the largest American direct marketer for international travel, adventure, and discovery for Americans over 50 and have served more than 1 million American travelers since 1958.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive wages in the regions with an added incentive/ bonus for achieving successStrong support on the road from our regional and multi-national teamsStable, consistent, and flexible scheduling throughout the working season based on performance (March to November)An environment to grow and be challengedLife-changing experiencesIn-depth training and honest feedback to help you improve your skillsWHAT WE REQUIRETrip Leaders with a passion for people, our countries, culture, and traditionsYou are a Local residentFluent in English, with excellent communication skills, and confident to present topics in front of groupsIn-depth knowledge of the history of your country and that of the regions you will travel throughWell-travelled with guiding experience in one or more areas we will operate inThe ability to think for yourself, as well as inspire othersFlexibility, teamwork, leadership, and organizational skillsAbility to take feedback and adjust accordinglyIMPORTANT: Only Trip Leaders in IrelandRESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDEContacting travelers prior to travel via pre-trip email/ callsLeading groups through the island of IrelandCompiling and delivering information on the countries, cities, and towns visited on tourDescribing points of interest during coach commentaries, providing info-talks on daily life and local issuesSelling of the Company excursion products on tour, taking payments, and following payment protocolsOffering and creating Learning and Discovery activities throughout the tourBe willing to go off the beaten track, adapt, and show our travelers all aspects of daily life in the regionConfirming arrangements for the necessary transportation and activities and working with local guides/ vendors.Arranging for medical personnel for the travelers, in case of emergency, and helping them with all further issues, as well as following local Covid regulations as they changeFor further information about the tours and places visited in the region, please visit our website www.oattravel.comhttps://www.oattravel.com/destinations/country/irelandhttps://www.gct.com/trips/land-tours/europe/ireland-in-depth/2021/itinerariesWhen applying for a position with us, please send your CV and cover letter to GWands@oattravel.com Please outline your travel experience in the region and why you feel you would make an Excellent Trip Leader.By applying to this ad, you would be automatically giving Grand Circle your consent for processing your data in recruitment process. The data collected in the process of recruitment are in accordance with Grand Circle Data Privacy Policy. Without your express consent, your data cannot and will not be used for any other purposes. If you have any queries or complaints, please contact us via e-mail address: gdprinfo@oattravel.com.

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