JOB DETAILS

Adventure Park Assistant Manager

CompanyGo Ape USA
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 6, 2026
About The Company
Go Ape is on a mission to inspire courage, connection, and discovery through unforgettable outdoor adventures. As a leader in high-ropes courses, ziplining, and immersive outdoor experiences, we help people of all ages challenge themselves, build lasting bonds, and reconnect with nature. Through Primal Dynamix by Go Ape, we also empower teams and leaders to grow through dynamic, nature-based training. These ground and treetop experiences turn leadership theory into real-world skills, fostering trust, communication, and resilience. Whether you're seeking family fun, team transformation, or personal growth, Go Ape is your launchpad for adventure and connection. Named one of Outside Magazine's Best Places to Work, Go Ape offers its team a connected, challenging, and rewarding career. Our squad is made up of highly diverse, yet like-minded individuals that share an adventurous spirit. Additionally, Go Ape nurtures collaboration and in turn, innovation. Our key goal is to maintain a workplace where everyone is passionate, feels valued, and is heard. 🌲 Join us in the trees, and discover what you're truly capable of.
About the Role

Description

Go Ape is currently seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to support it's management team. In this role, the assistant manager is responsible for supporting the location's manager in the overall operations of the course and does so by maintaining guest WOW, staff support, and uphold course safety requirements.



Assistant Manager Job Duties

  1. Ensure each guest receives outstanding customer service by providing a guest friendly environment which includes greeting and checking in guests, maintaining outstanding standards, solid knowledge of Go Ape course, and all other components of guest WOW.
  2. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to all risk assessment and method statement processes.
  3. Help monitor sessions and staff site accordingly to meet guest demands and maintain health and safety standards.
  4. Support recruitment, training, development, and communication with all site staff.
  5. Support location manager in overseeing functionality of course by performing tree inspections, safety inspections, and maintain appropriate course documentation.
  6. Support financial management tasks and sales of merchandise.
  7. Maintain site cleanliness and organization, including cabin and course.
  8. Support marketing and sales initiatives by promoting brand awareness, attend off-site events, and local market research.
  9. Assist with inventory management of operating equipment and merchandise.
  10. Partner with site manager to develop on-call schedule as to support necessary communications from head office when site is not operating.
  11. Maintain a positive relationship with park partners.
  12. Be a brand ambassador for Go Ape and perform all job duties in accordance with the mission and values of the organization.
  13. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements


Required Education and Experience

  1. High school diploma or equivalent.
  2. Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
  3. Prior experience in a supervisory support or leadership role.


Preferred Education and Experience

  1. Prior experience in high ropes or zip line operations is a plus.



Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  1. At least 18 years or older.
  2. Must be able to meet guest participation requirements.
  3. Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
  4. Ability to successfully complete rescue training.



Pay Rate: Starting at $19.00/hr

Status: Hourly

Type: Part-Time, Variable Hour, Full-Time

Schedule: Varies with operating season, Weekend availability required



What is Go Ape?

Go Ape is an outdoor adventure center offering self-guided treetop adventure courses, where guests explore the forest canopy, tackle suspended obstacles, navigate challenge elements, and ride zip lines. We're passionate about inspiring everyone to live life adventurously while giving back to our local communities. At Go Ape, you'll find a diverse and collaborative culture where everyone's voice is heard. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including bonus programs, paid time off, healthcare plans, flexible scheduling, and more.

Key Skills
Customer serviceStaff supervisionSafety complianceRisk assessmentInventory managementSalesMarketingLeadershipFirst aidCPRRescue trainingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook
Categories
Management & LeadershipHospitalitySports & RecreationCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
Bonus programsPaid time offHealthcare plansFlexible scheduling
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Manager supports the location manager in overseeing daily course operations, ensuring guest safety, and maintaining high customer service standards. They are also responsible for staff training, site maintenance, and supporting sales and marketing initiatives.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
146
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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