Sea Kayaking Guide

Outdoor Norway; Voss; On-site; NOK 248,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Norway in Vestland seeks enthusiastic kayaking guides for a seasonal full-time role May–July 2027. You will lead fjord and sea kayaking trips for international guests, deliver safety briefings, and provide exceptional guest service.

Must be physically fit, safety-minded, and able to work weekends/high-season hours in variable weather. Driver's license B and Taxi Endorsement are required; CPR/first-aid certification within last 3 years is preferred.

Qualifications

• Whitewater/Sea kayaking certification or 3+ years guiding experience.
• Current first-aid certification including CPR (within last 3 years).
• Driver's license category B and Taxi Endorsement.
• Excellent spoken and written English; paddling sea kayaks in fjords.

Responsibilities

• Uphold our mission: create great memories for our guests.
• Lead guided fjord and sea-kayaking trips.
• Deliver professional safety briefings and paddling instruction.
• Ensure trips are safe and run on time.
• Engage with guests and be attentive to their needs.
• Be physically fit and outdoors in all weather.
• Assist with gear prep and post-trip gear care.
• Work in a team environment and follow safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer focus

English proficiency

Leadership

Education

Sea kayaking certification

First-aid CPR certification

Driver's license category B

Taxi endorsement

Job description

Compensation

Hourly wage based on experience in the position, education level, and language proficiency.

Contract period

Full Time | Seasonal position May/June/July 2027

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)
• 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!

Required Skills

Communication Skills sea kayaking Customer Focus / Service Orientation Adaptability & Flexibility