Looking for a Eco-Adventure Tour Guide

Vivonne Bay SA , Australia

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Job Description

We are a multi-award winning adventure tourism business. With 6 South Australian Tourism Awards and 6 Consecutive Trip Advisor “Certificate of Excellence”, we are currently seeking an Experienced Adventure Tour Guide to join our team! Operating for over 20 years, we are all about our customers having fun whilst immersing themselves in the pristine natural environment and learning about the history of the area, the native flora and abundant wildlife that Kangaroo Island has to offer. Our activities range from sandboard / toboggan hire to guided tours utilising quads, UTV buggies, fatbikes and kayaks. 

If you feel like this is well suited to you and you can commit for a minimum of twelve months please send your resume and cover letter to email 

 

Qualifications & experience

  • Previous guiding experience is essential

  • Current Senior First Aid Certification is required.

  • The following skills are not essential but would be highly regarded. Advanced bike maintenance (either push bike or ATV), office skills, general maintenance skills and sales skills.

  • Demonstrate a drive to learn and adapt quickly

  • Have the fitness and ability to ride our mountain bikes and paddle our sit on top kayaks

  • Have a passion for the outdoors and giving an unforgettable customer experience

  • Current drivers licence is essential

Tasks & responsibilities

  • Safely lead guided quad (ATV) tours, buggy (UTV) tours, fat bike tours and kayak tours

  • Ensure guests are able to operate all equipment safely, and at the same time provide a memorable experience.

  • Be knowledgeable of the area and native wildlife, able to provide information to tourists, take bookings, hire equipment and sell packages.

  • Provide safety information to guests when hiring out sandboards, toboggans and kayaks

  • Responsible for organisation and cleanliness of all areas accessible to tourists

  • Be committed to always improving your knowledge of our products, the area and wildlife

  • Be organised and work efficiently under pressure during busy school holiday periods

Benefits

  • Full training is provided for all tours and procedures.

  • Above award wages negotiated according to experience and abilities, performance based incentives also apply.

  • Assistance will be provided to find accommodation on Kangaroo Island

  • Opportunities for career development available when you have demonstrated your leadership skills and abilities.

  • Be part of the exciting growth in tourism on Kangaroo Island


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