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Rafting Guide & Kayaker
Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency.
Contract period: Full Time | Seasonal position June/July 2025
Location: Voss, Norway
Job Role:
You will guide safe river trips on up to Grade III & IV whitewater.
This person must possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high levels of customer service, have excellent group management skills, be a strong critical thinker, and have the ability to problem-solve. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in tailoring trips to suit individual needs, abilities and expectations.
Essential to have a Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement, which gives the ability to drive a van up to 8 passengers. If you have a Class B license, then it’s easy to get the Taxi Endorsement. Needs to take a theory test and get a health check with the doctor.
Key Responsibilities:
- First and foremost, uphold our mission “Create great memories for our guests”
- Ensure trips are run in a safe and timely manner
- 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
- Cleaning and drying of client paddling gear (wetsuits, PFD’s, splash jackets and neoprene booties)
- Ensure that vehicles are cleaned and fueled as required after the tours
- Maintain a clean and organized work space at base and storage room
- Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs
- Must be able to lift, load and unload rafts/kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof (the raft will be lifted by two persons, at time)
- Must be able to work on team environment
- To deliver informative trips educating guests about the local culture and history
- Conduct tour talks while driving to locations and at viewing points along tour route
- Be aware of weather forecast and monitor weather conditions: river levels, wind, rain and air temperature
Key Attributes:
- Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays
- Be organized and well presented
- Have the ability to manage risk and keep people safe when challenging clients to get out of their comfort zone and push their limits
- You must have strong communication skills and the ability to talk with people from different cultures and backgrounds
- You must be reliable, self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Physically fit and enjoy being outdoors all day in all weather conditions
- You need to love what you do
Qualifications Required:
- Rafting Guide Certification on rivers grade III and above or at least three years previous experience on Grade III & IV
- Whitewater kayak qualification or at least three years previous experience guiding on up to Grade III & IV whitewater
- Current first-aid certification including CPR (minimum 16 hours course within the last 3 years)
- Driver’s license category B, and the Taxi Driver License endorsement
- Must have excellent spoken and written English skills
Preference will be given to candidates with the following
- Candidates with a Driver’s license category D1 for minibus are at a strong advantage.
- Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder (8 to 10 days course)
- Whitewater Rescue Technician Certification
- A degree or equivalent in Outdoor Recreation
- At least three years experience working in the outdoors and adventure tourism industries
- Have experience guiding/leading other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking an stand up SUP boarding
- Norwegian language skills as well as any other additional languages spoken
We are enthusiastic about hearing from you and exploring how both of us can help each other grow into new levels. We are interviewing talent on an ongoing basis!