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

outdoor; Wilderswil; On-site; CHF 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Switzerland AG is seeking a motivated rafting/canyoning guide for the summer season. You will lead tours, ensure guest safety, and maintain equipment. The role requires a professional demeanor, flexibility with hours, and the ability to work weekends in a dynamic outdoor environment.

You should bring a recognized guiding qualification with at least two years of field experience, plus strong German and English language skills. EU/CH driving license D1 with CZV is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized qualification for guiding canyoning/rafting and 2 years' experience as a guide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional rafting or canyoning tours.
• Provide safety instructions and issue/maintain safety equipment.
• Transport guests in minibuses.
• Represent the company professionally.
• Adapt to weather changes and maintain flexibility in hours, including weekends.

Skills

German language

English language

First aid knowledge

Tools

D1 driving license incl. trailer and CZV

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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