Kayak Guide – Summer in Reine, Lofoten

Reine Rorbuer; Marken V; On-site; NOK 207,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Job summary

Reine Rorbuer in Lofoten seeks a certified kayak guide for a 50% summer role guiding guests on scenic kayak tours from June to August. Work outdoors in the fjord and coastal environment, sharing safety briefings and stories about the stunning Reinefjorden.

Requirements include sea kayaking experience, a full driving licence, fluent English, good fitness, and a service-minded attitude. Accommodation support is available, and you’ll join a small, friendly team on scenic duties.

Qualifications

• Certified kayak guide with sea kayaking experience.
• Full driving licence.
• Fluent English.
• Fit, reliable and able to work outdoors in changing weather.
• Service-minded and good with people.
• Available for the full period 15 June -- 15 August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests on kayak tours on Reinefjorden.
• Provide safety briefings and practical guidance during tours.
• Deliver excellent guest service in outdoor conditions.
• Collaborate with team to meet guest needs and uphold standards.

Skills

Sea kayaking experience

Fluent English

Driving licence

Job description

Want to spend your summer paddling on the world-famous Reinefjorden, working outdoors and guiding guests through some of Lofoten's most spectacular scenery?

Reine Rorbuer is looking for a certified kayak guide for a 50% position during the busiest part of the summer season.

Want to spend your summer paddling on the world-famous Reinefjorden, working outdoors and guiding guests through some of Lofoten's most spectacular scenery?

Reine Rorbuer is looking for a certified kayak guide for a 50% position during the busiest part of the summer season.

What we offer:

• Work in the heart of Reine


• Spend your working days outdoors on the fjord


• Meet guests from all over the world


• Join a small, friendly and supportive team


• Possibility to work more than 50% by combining kayak guiding with shifts in other departments, depending on your experience and our operational needs


• We can assist with accommodation during the employment period

We're looking for someone who:

• is a certified kayak guide with sea kayaking experience


• has a full driving licence


• speaks fluent English


• is fit, reliable and comfortable working outdoors in changing weather


• is service-minded and good with people


• is available for the full period 15 June -- 15 August 2027

Additional advantages:

Hospitality experience, Scandinavian languages, photography are an advantage.

At Reine Rorbuer resort, our guided kayak tours, hikes, photo tours and Northern Lights tours help guests experience the extraordinary landscape of Lofoten. Based in the fishing village of Reine, where the mountains meet the Arctic Ocean, we aim to make every activity as memorable for its warm, attentive service as for its setting.

We hold our activities to a high standard, and our guided kayak tours have earned a high guest satisfaction score. We're looking for people who take pride in that standard and are committed to giving every activity guest an outstanding experience.