Rafting and/or Canyoning Guide, 60-100%, per May 1st (EN)

outdoor; Wilderswil; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Switzerland AG, with its subsidiary Outdoor Interlaken AG, seeks a seasonal rafting and/or canyoning guide for the coming summer. You will lead tours, ensure guest safety, and maintain equipment while representing a premier outdoor brand in a dynamic Interlaken environment.

Ideal candidates have internationally recognized guiding qualifications and at least two years of field experience, plus fluent German and English and a valid D1 license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized qualification and 2 years' guiding experience.
• German and English language skills required; other languages a plus.
• EU/CH citizenship an advantage.
• EU/CH driving license D1 incl. trailer and CZV an advantage.
• First aid knowledge.
• Good physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional rafting or canyoning tours.
• Provide safety instructions and issue/m maintain equipment.
• Transport guests in minibuses.
• Represent the company in a professional manner.
• Adapt to weather changes and safety conditions.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends.

Skills

German language

English language

Guiding experience

First aid knowledge

Education

Canyoning/Rafting guide qualification

Tools

Driving license D1 incl. trailer

Job description

Rafting and/or Canyoning Guide, 60-100%, per May 1st (EN)

• Full-time

Outdoor Switzerland AG and its subsidiary Outdoor Interlaken AG are among Europe's leading outdoor companies in terms of innovation, range of services, quality and risk management. Our experience stems from our passion.

In a unique environment, you will offer our guests experiences that will leave them with positive and lasting memories. We inspire guests to overcome their fears and provide them with unforgettable adventures.

We are looking for motivated and sociable employees to join our team for the coming summer season. Your passion is outdoor sports, and let's be honest, what other job allows you to combine passion and work...

You can expect an exceptionally dynamic working environment with an uncomplicated corporate culture. Your work will include:

• Performing all tasks necessary to conduct a professional Rafting or Canyoning tour
• Providing safety instructions, issuing equipment, checking and maintaining safety equipment
• Transporting guests in minibuses
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Adapting and responding to changes caused by the weather
• Flexible working hours, including weekend shifts

In addition to your sociable nature and high level of motivation for the job, you have the following qualities or knowledge:

• Internationally recognized qualification and 2 years' experience as a guide in Canyoning and/or Rafting
• EU/CH citizenship an advantage
• EU/CH driving license D1 incl. trailer and CZV an advantage
• Very good language skills in German and English, any other languages a great advantage
• High level of self-motivation, independent and structured way of working
• Reliable, resilient and open team player
• First aid knowledge
• Good physical fitness

You can expect a wide range of tasks in a dynamic and friendly team with competitive employment conditions in line with current market standards. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop your own ideas and gain further qualifications so that you can also work in other areas of the company.

For further information about the advertised position, please contact Operations Manager Activities Riaan Meintjes at riaan.meintjes(at)outdoor.ch.

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