Aeolian Islands, Italy
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Season: May to september
A Sea Kayak/SUP Guide is an individual that is very interested in working in the outdoor industry and acquiring the knowledge necessary to be an accomplished outdoor leader. This position is designed for individuals to gain experience and develop their skills as a sea kayak guide. It is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice technical sea kayaking/SUP skills, guiding skills, gain confidence in being a leader, and become a sound decision maker. A Sicilyinkayak Guide will gain experience and develop their skills under the guidance of some of the industry’s highest qualified and experienced head sea kayak guide.
Are you interested in the guiding profession but do not have extensive guide training or experience and can answer yes to the following questions; then the position of a Sea Kayak/SUP Guide might be right for you.
1. You want to do a BCU 4 Star Sea kayak Leader training or equivalent (E.P.P.3)?
2. You want to gain more guiding expirience to successfully pass the leadership assesment?
3. You can communicate in more than one language (Required English and French)?
4. Are you availabile for the all season (May through September)?
If you have answered yes to the above 4 questions and are interested in spending a summer guiding on Sicilian’s majestic Aeolian Islands coast then continue reading below.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- a BCU 3 Star Sea kayak or equivalent (E.P.P.3)
- a valid First Aid certificate
- a valid driver’s license (willingness to tow a trailer and transport guests)
- EU citizenship (or valid work visa for Sicilia)
- very good spoken English and French (Italian is a HUGE plus)
- a very safety-conscious attitude
- a friendly, outgoing personality and a passion for helping people of all ages and backgrounds
Sicilyinkayak will provide Sea Kayak/SUP Guide with:
Accommodation in Vulcano Island
Personal use of a vehicle (bike)
Full training at the begin of the season (2-4 weeks)
The potential for longer term or repeat seasonal employment
Wages after the full training: € 6.000,00 all the season + potential for tips and performance bonus(es)
No meals are includid
Duties and responsibilities:
If you are highly motivated to become a Sea Kayak/SUP Guide than please send us a covering letter describing your desire to become a Sea Kayak/SUP Guide a long with a current résumé and two references, please include the reference’s name, phone number and e-mail address. We accept and welcome applications all year round.
The following is an overview of the process we use for selecting our Sea Kayak Guides:
Step 1 – Initial applicant CV review (Level of sea kayak certification - Sea kayak guiding experience - Drivers licence grade-References)
Step 2 – First interview (via Whatsapp with live video)
Step 3 – Contact references
Step 4 – Second interview (via Whatsapp with live video)
Step 5 – Offer of a Sea Kayak Guide position to successful applicant/s
Applicants who do not have access to Skype with live video will not be considered for a position.
Please note: We receive many more applications each year than we have positions to fill. It is to your advantage to submit your application as soon as possible. In the event that an Sea Kayak/SUP Guide is granted all the season they will be expected to provide security to ensure that they in fact will complete the full 20 week.
For more information please contact Eugenio at Phone or Whatsapp or email
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Accommodation Included :Yes
Job: Full Time
Contact: Eugenio
