Outdoor Recreation Junior Guide

With the company's busy pace and growth, our Outdoor Recreation Junior Guide has the opportunity to guide a variety of trips and receive ongoing training in a fun and rewarding work environment.

We're looking for an enthusiastic guide with a big smile who always wants to put clients first and deliver engaging, memorable experiences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First and foremost, uphold our tour mission; "Create great memories for our guests"

• Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner

• Organise and assemble equipment required for each trip ie. mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes, standup paddle-boards, helmets and other gear as needed to guests

• Assist senior guides where necessary

• Guide commercial tour groups on Class I an II whitewater rivers

• Enforce safety rules and regulations on and off the river

• Provide a high level of service to clients on and off the river

• Provide equipment maintenance

• Maintain a clean and organised work space at the Outdoor Norway base and storage room

• Be reliable, self-motivated, enthusiastic with good communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds;

• Have a strong interest in learning and educating clients about the local culture and history

• Be physically fit and happy to be outdoors all day in all weather conditions

Work Schedule:

• Hours will vary from month to month.

• Part-time hours are offered in June

• Full-time hours are offered during July and August.

• The schedule in summer is five working days per week.

• Candidates must be able to work weekends, then will get 2 days off during the week.

CONTRACT FROM

This is a full-time seasonal (June - August) position

COMPENSATION

• We offer competitive pay to our employees

• Good pension scheme

• Incentives to our employees

• Compensation is based on experience

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma in outdoor recreation or equivalent

• Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course)

• Full clean drivers license with the ability to drive passengers and with a trailer

• Must have excellent spoken and written English skills

HOW TO APPLY

You must apply directly from our website at https://www.outdoornorway.com/outdoor-recreation-junior-guide

There, you should attach your CV, Cover Letter and your certificates.

The Right Fit:

We are a small, fast-growing company looking for someone who shares our core values and passion to accomplish our vision. Our success is derived from a commitment to always be improving both professional and personal development.

The Outdoor Recreation trainee will report directly to the General Manager and work with Senior Guides and Reservation Coordinator to ensure the best possible client experience.

If you are willing to learn and develop skills in the outdoor industry this is a great opportunity to join our development program where you're able to grow together with us.

Send us an email with your info to join our team of professional outdoor adventure guides. We strongly recommend Norwegians to apply. Applications can be submitted in English or Norwegian.

Get busy exploring and guiding the best outdoor adventures!!! Join us.

Krav til kompetanse

• High school diploma in 'Outdoor Recreation' or an equivalent

• Good spoken and written English

• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weather

• The Norwegian language is a strong advantage as well as any additional language skills;

Ønsket kompetanse

• Driver's License class B

• Sea Kayak certification or relevant work experience

• 1st aid certification (minimum 16 hours)

Personlige egenskaper

• Reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic with strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds

• A strong interest in learning and educating guests about local culture and history

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers