Trainee/intern kayak guide

About us:
Njord has been guiding people in the outdoors since 1999, given thousands of customers a great day out - or the adventure of a lifetime. See our website, www.kajakk.com, for more information.

Information about the position:
We are looking for 2 persons as Trainee/ intern kayak guide at our base in Flåm. The position is seasonal and will be from April to September 2020. The work will entail regular kayak guide duties and maintenance work on our base and equipment. Hopefully the intern will be able to take on duties as full day tour guide by July. We also offer opportunities for shorter internships of 4 weeks.

Position demands:
The applicant MUST have: some previous experience in kayaking and preferably in guiding; good interpersonal; communication and organisational skills; previous experience from outdoors activities and a desire to learn more about this; speak fluent English.

In order to become a full time day tour guide by July the candidate need to have: a valid First Aid qualification (minimum 16hrs course, preferably NOLS WFA or WFR); a valid driving licence class B (class BE is an advantage).

It is an advantage if applicants have qualifications in kayaking to a 2 or 3 star level trough Canoeing associations such as BCU, ACA, NPF, EPP or similar national kayaking association. Speak other languages than English (i.e. German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian).

Additional information:
Training:
For the right person we will offer Kayak and guide training as a part of the position. Courses to from 3 to 4 star level in the NPF (Norwegian Canoeing Association) will be included. All guides must take part in our Guide Training Program. This program focus on; Safety issues; Technical kayaking skills; Customer relations; Guide skills; Local culture and history; Environmental awareness.

Housing:
Housing in a shared accomodation with other guides is included in salary. Trainees / interns have to share room, bathroom, toilet, kitchen and living room. In Flåm this standard of accommodation is valued to approximately 4500 NOK per month during the season. Be aware that cleaning of own and common rooms plus contributions to household expenses such as toilet paper & soap is expected.