Sea Kayaking Guide

Become Outdoor Norway's next Sea Kayaking Guide Compensation: Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency. Contract period: Full Time | Seasonal position May/June/July 2027 Location: Voss, Norway Job Role: You will guide guests through some of Norway’s most beautiful landscapes, combining strong paddling skills and professional risk management with excellent guest service. You will be responsible for leading safe, enjoyable and memorable kayaking experiences for international guests. We are looking for people who are confident on the water, safety-focused and passionate about sharing the outdoors. 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. Need 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 - Lead guided fjord and sea-kayaking trips - Delivering professional safety briefings and paddling instruction. - 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 kayaks from a trailer or to a car roof - Must be able to work in a 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: tides, wind, rain and air temperature - Follow Outdoor Norway's operating procedures and safety standards. Key Attributes: - Must be flexible and able to work weekends and public holidays - Be organized and well presented & Disciplined - 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: - Whitewater kayak qualification/Sea Kayaking certification or at least three years previous guiding experience - 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 - Experience paddling sea kayaks in fjords. 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) - Sea Kayaking/ Guide 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 and 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!