Senior Instructor - Adventure

The Red Sea Development Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Red Sea Development Company invites a Senior Instructor Adventure to lead and mentor a team delivering inland adventure experiences across the RS destination. You will supervise instructors, plan activities, and ensure safety and environmental standards are upheld while collaborating with internal teams and resort partners.

You will develop routes, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement in guest experiences within a luxury, remote destination environment in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification with CPR; minimum six months validity.
• Basic Land Navigation certification with GPS experience.
• Leave No Trace certification or equivalent environmental training.
• Search and Rescue or outdoor expedition training.
• Trekking or Mountain Leader qualification with IFMGA/UIAA/BMC or equivalent.
• Minimum of two NGB certifications in relevant disciplines.
• 4–5 years in adventure tourism or luxury guest experiences.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or remote luxury destinations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance AKUN adventure experiences, inland trails and guest locations across The Red Sea destination.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver adventure activities while ensuring safety procedures.
• Deliver activities safely, professionally, and consistently per RSSE standards.
• Support rollout of new adventure products and experiences.
• Supervise daily adventure operations and provide on-site leadership.
• Coach and mentor instructors to maintain standards and service.
• Monitor instructor performance and development.
• Maintain venues, trails, equipment and vehicles in safe, ready condition.
• Coordinate logistics across multiple locations.
• Monitor weather, trail status, guest capability and risks; adjust operations.
• Promote AKUN experiences and collaborate with RSSE brands Galaxea and WAMA.
• Attend operational meetings to review safety and guest feedback.
• Support route exploration, trail development and product innovation.

Skills

Wilderness First Aid

Land Navigation

Leave No Trace

Search and Rescue

Outdoor leadership

IFMGA/UIAA/BMC certs

2+ NGB certifications

Adventure tourism experience

Luxury tourism experience

Job description

Job Purpose

The Senior Instructor Adventure is responsible for supporting the AKUN Adventure management team in the safe, efficient and professional delivery of inland adventure operations across The Red Sea destination. The role plays a key part in developing and delivering a diverse portfolio of adventure activities, trails and immersive guest experiences that reflect RSSE s service standards and operational excellence. The position supports the implementation of the adventure programme by ensuring operational readiness, instructor capability, activity planning and the consistent delivery of safe, engaging and memorable experiences. The Senior Instructor also provides day-to-day guidance to instructors, promotes operational best practices and contributes to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service and environmental stewardship. Working collaboratively with internal departments, resort partners, local stakeholders and external service providers the role ensures operational alignment, regulatory compliance, effective communication and continuous improvement across all AKUN adventure experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of AKUN adventure experiences, inland trails, activity routes and guest experience locations throughout The Red Sea destination
• Assist in planning, coordinating and delivering adventure activities while ensuring compliance with approved operating procedures and safety standards
• Ensure all activities are delivered professionally, safely and consistently in accordance with RSSE operational standards
• Support the operational rollout of new adventure products, activities and guest experiences
• Supervise daily adventure operations and provide on-site leadership during activity delivery
• Coach, mentor and support instructors to maintain consistent operational standards and exceptional guest service
• Monitor instructor performance and provide ongoing operational guidance and professional development
• Ensure all venues, trails, equipment, vehicles and operational assets remain clean, safe, service-ready and fully operational
• Coordinate activity logistics, equipment allocation and operational readiness across multiple locations
• Monitor weather conditions, trail status, guest capability, equipment suitability and environmental risks, adjusting operations where necessary
• Promote AKUN s adventure experiences while supporting collaboration with other RSSE brands including Galaxea and WAMA
• Participate in operational meetings providing updates on safety performance, guest feedback, instructor capability, equipment readiness and improvement initiatives
• Support route exploration, trail development, product enhancement and experience innovation initiatives across the destination

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide day-to-day supervision and operational leadership to Adventure Instructors
• Deliver coaching, mentoring and on‑job training to support team capability and continuous development
• Promote a positive, collaborative and guest‑focused team culture
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, accountability and commitment to operational excellence
• Support new team member onboarding, familiarisation and operational competency assessments

Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Support management in implementing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and activity‑specific safety protocols
• Monitor operational risks and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented before and during activities
• Apply local regulations, international adventure tourism standards and recognised industry best practices
• Ensure instructors comply with all operational, environmental and safety requirements
• Promote responsible outdoor recreation and environmental conservation throughout all activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Wilderness First Aid certification or internationally recognised First Aid qualification, including CPR, emergency response, hyperthermia and hypothermia management, with a minimum six months validity upon commencement
• Basic Land Navigation certification with practical GPS navigation experience
• Leave No Trace certification or equivalent environmental awareness training is preferred
• Search and Rescue, tracking or outdoor expedition training is advantageous
• Trekking or Mountain Leader qualification preferred, including recognised certifications from IFMGA, UIAA, BMC or equivalent organisations
• Minimum of two National Governing Body (NGB) certifications in disciplines such as climbing, mountain biking, archery, high ropes, quad biking or comparable adventure activities
• Minimum 4‑5 years experience within adventure tourism, outdoor recreation, hospitality, sports operations or luxury guest experience environments
• Previous experience within Saudi Arabia, remote destinations or luxury tourism operations is advantageous

Essential Skills

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