Bilingual Lead Guide Full Time

Bilingual Lead guide

Line Manager: Operations Manager Also Reports to: Director

Location: Bay of plenty
Contract: Full time/Permanent Hours: Minimum 30, maximum 50 per week
Pay: $30 per hour

Position pre-requisites

• Current First aid certificate
• Clean New Zealand drivers license with class 2 learners as a minimum.
• Ability to drive manual.
• Ability to speak Japanese and English.
• Experience working with both children and adults.
• Familiarity with New Zealand Tourism procedures and safety management systems (AMPs, SOPs)
• At least 1 year of working for a kayak guiding and or outdoor adventure company/organisation.

Previous experience in similar roles with the following attributes:

• Focus on quality of product delivery with Health & safety of both employees and clients, at the forefront
• Ability to safely load various sizes of trailers with kayaking gear.
• Can drive and tow a range of vehicles according to the New Zealand Road Laws.
• Team leadership skills
• Group facilitator – tour leader

Basic Duties may include but not limited to:

• Managing up to 10 staff to provide safe high-quality products to ensure clients receive notable experiences.
• Leading and facilitation of specialised programmes:
  • Basic Kayaking
  • Sea Kayaking
  • GlowWorm Tours
  • Team Building and ABLs
  • River Safety
  • Custom Programmes
  • Stand-up Paddle boarding
  • Rock-Climbing
• Leading, preparing catering and facilitating 5 -star Kayak and Big Kanu tours:
  • GlowWorm Kayak Tour
  • Starlight Kayak Tour
  • Wairoa River Tour
  • Big Kanu GlowWorm Tour
  • Big Kanu Starlight Tour
  • SUP Boarding Tour
  • Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour
  • Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
• Managing large groups and giving in depth safety briefings
• Assisting with routine maintenance of kayak and climbing equipment as required
• Assist with facilitation and routine procedures of the Adventure Park
• Demonstrating Waimarino’s values and setting an example for younger staff