Kayak Guide Team Leader - Milford Sound
Job details
We are looking for a Team Leader/2IC to help manage or Discovery Centre in Milford Sound. Our site is located in the beating heart of Milford Sound, accessible only by boat. We host visitors to learn more about the amazing fiord, and also take small groups of kayakers on to the water for an up close and personal experience of New Zealand's World Heritage Site. Reporting to the Discovery Centre Manager, you will be responsible for managing the site in their absence. The successful candidate will have the following:
- Previous work experience as a Kayak Guide, minimum of 1 year in a commercial environment
- Experience of training, motivating, and leading teams, making decisions, and managing incidents
- Confident public speaker, with excellent spoken English.
- Able to listen well, follow guidelines, and take instruction.
- Strong work ethic, and a commitment to Health & Safety
- Ability to think on your feet and problem solve under pressure.
- Competent in administration, such as daily reporting, health & safety, leave and roster amendments
- Ability to work in New Zealand on a permanent or long term basis (minimum 3 years)
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