The GAA Museum is seeking a passionate storyteller, history lover and sports fan to take up a full-time senior tour guide role.
If youve been thinking about a job in cultural heritage, now is the time to apply!
Voted a Great Place to Work in 2024 The role is full-time.
The holder will be required to work one weekend per month.
From time to time the role holder may also be required to work an additional weekend or evening with notice and will be compensated with time off in lieu.
Key responsibilities: Conducting Kelloggs Skyline and Croke Park Stadium tours for a wide variety of groups and ensuring each visitor enjoys an entertaining, informative and safe visit.
Leading and setting the standard regarding tour content, people management, customer service and visitor engagement for all tour guides across Croke Park Stadium and Kelloggs Skyline tours.
Assisting and overseeing opening and closing procedures.
Completing check lists and management of the Front of House as required (including end of day cash reconciliation).
Responsibility for daily, weekly and monthly checks of all tour protocols, equipment and safety procedures.
Undertaking research regarding stadium tour commentary and keeping up to date with developments in the GAA & Croke Park.
Developing content for the Kelloggs Skyline tour by keeping up to date with events and happenings in Dublin.
Essential Criteria: A capable individual who is confident leading large groups of visitors.
This includes confidence working at height and leading groups along the Kelloggs Skyline walkway Previous tour guide and customer service experience.
A passion for, and knowledge of, Gaelic Games and the GAA.
A keen interest in Irish history, Irish museums and Irish visitor attractions as well as a passion for Irish culture.
Available to work one weekend a month as well as additional weekends / evenings from time to time with notice.
Ability to engage with and entertain large and diverse groups of visitors.
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, in a physically demanding job.
Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills Demonstrable initiative and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Criteria: Work experience at a museum or visitor attraction Experience managing large groups of visitors and working in a busy environment Fluency in Irish Relevant third level qualification.
Candidates interested in the above role should apply with an up to date cover letter and Curriculum Vitae toon or before 3pm Friday 20th September 2024.
Please note the post is subject to garda vetting.
The GAA is an equal opportunities employer Skills: Communication Teamwork Customer Service
