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Stillingstittel: Sea Kayaking Guide & River Guide

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

The Outdoor Recreation Guide will act as an ambassador for Outdoor Norway working mostly outdoors guiding groups on Sea Kayaking tours in the fjord and River tours on a Grade II & III whitewater. Must be passionate about the outdoors and connecting guests to nature through a wide variety of outdoor activities. Under limited supervision, routine work is performed independently.

This person must have strong interpersonal skills, strong customer service skills, strong group management skills, and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They also need to have the ability to be flexible in regard to scheduling and daily duties.

Personal interest in outdoor adventure pursuits, including extensive hiking experience & mountain biking experience are an asset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First and foremost, upholding our tour mission; "We create great memories for our guests".
• Ensure a safe, fun and timely tour;
• Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route;
• Preparing equipment: mountain bikes, kayaks, standup paddleboards, helmets and other gear as needed to guests;
• Cleaning and drying of client paddling gear (wetsuits, sprayskirt, PFD's, splash jackets and neoprene booties);
• Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fuelled as necessary;
• Maintain a clean and organised work space at base and storage room;
• Guide guests on bike tours through different tour locations in Voss area;
• Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs;
• Must be able to work on team environment;
• Must be able to lift and load/unload kayaks from a trailer, can kayaking for over 4 hours and be a team player;
• Providing safety orientation for guests, including sea kayaking paddle technique or river paddling.
• Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions: tides, river levels, wind, rain and air temperature;
• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds;
• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers;
• A strong interest in learning and educating about the local culture and history;

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• High school diploma in 'Outdoor Recreation' or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Pursing degree in Outdoor Recreation or related field preferred
• Sea Kayak Guide Certification or River Guide Grade II-III Certification preferred
• Three years of experience in facilitation and/or guiding outdoor adventure programs
• Current first-aid/CPR certification (3 years old) or Wilderness First Aid & Wilderness First Responder Preferred
• Excellent spoken and written English; Norwegian language is a strong advantage as well as any additional language skills

* Experienced and capable whitewater kayaking skills are a strong asset.

* Mountain Bike Guide certification or relevant work experience are a strong asset.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to the attention of the General Manager at: info (at) outdoornorway.com with the abstractJV_title "Sea Kayak/River Guide Position"

Please include the following info:

CV must contain at least:

• Your full name;
• ID number & Passport number;
• Date of birth;
• Address & contact info;
• Work history with task abstractJV_description, job duration and the company Manager phone number and e-mail for reference;
• Education & Certification;
• Language skills and level of proficiency;
• Courses & training qualifications;

PDF Copy of Valid 1st Aid certificate. (minimum 16 hours certification)

PDF Copy of certificate with qualifications you may have. At least two out of four requirements from the list below:

• Sea Kayak certification or relevant work experience
• River guide certification or relevant work experience with whitewater kayaking, river standup-paddling or rafting
• Mountain Bike Guide certification or relevant work experience
• Copy of Driver's License and details about your driving experience

Note:

You must have guided two seasons commercially at least to be considered a relevant work experience.

Let us know about any other interesting skills or any hobbies you may have.

We strong recommend Norwegians to apply. Applications can be submitted in English or Norwegian.

We are looking forward to hearing from you. ++ Apply now! ++

Deadline for application 20th February 2019.

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