General duties and expectations:
Event Guide Information
Guides must be 18 years or older
Guides will be asked to complete a waiver for participation and include birth date
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Guides are the frontline resources for the Great Outdoor Games spectators and staff
As ambassadors for the Games, Guides greet visitors with a smile, are friendly and proactive if someone is in need and maintain a pleasant and safe environment for everyone. Additionally, some Guides will be asked to assist ESPN Staff with a number of production related duties.
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Guide positions are approximately FOUR hour shifts. Shifts will depend on competition schedule and could start as early as 7:00 AM and end as late as 11:00 PM
Guides are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts on the Guide Application (link to pdf file). Assignments will be based on the competition schedule and needs for the day. Although some shifts are longer than others. When you are out there on the venue amongst all the action, everything seems to happen so quickly! We ask Guides to be on site at least 30 minutes before their scheduled time. This will allow time to check-in and receive a brief orientation
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Need to be adaptable and flexible
Assignments may change throughout the day based on the event needs. At times, there are competition and weather delays, so we ask that guides be flexible with their time.
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Be prepared to work in all weather conditions
This is an outdoor, summer event. Please come prepared to work in the rain, sun and heat.
Recommended equipment includes:
Bring plenty of food and water to keep you going all day
Light snacks and beverages will be provided free of charge in the Volunteer Registration Tent. The Lead Guide will coordinate meal breaks. Feel free to bring snacks, particularly if you have special dietary needs.
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Be in good physical condition and able to stand for long periods of time
Guides are expected to remain standing during their entire shift assignment.
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Helpful and proactive with guests in need
This is the most important expectation. Guides are on site to ensure guests of the Great Outdoor Games have a fun and safe time at the event. Guides will be provided with the information to answer spectator questions or be able to point them in the right direction to get answers.
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Tenoroc Shooting Sports and Training Range: Volunteer and spectator parking will be free at the venue. (back to top)
Event Lodging
ESPN is unable to provide lodging.
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Viewing the event
Guide duties may vary throughout the day and we cannot guarantee the opportunity to see particular competitions. Please keep this in mind when committing as a Guide.
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Why be a guide
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ALL GUIDES MAKE A DIFFERENCE…THANK YOU!
