Field Guide Trainer

MORE Family Collection; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Field Guide Trainer to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training to aspiring field guides, ensuring they meet the rigorous FGASA standards. Your creativity and innovative approach will enhance the learning experience, while your expertise will guide students through practical field activities and assessments. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the next generation of field guides, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. If you are committed to enriching lives through education and adventure, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Field Guide with training facilitation skills.
• FGASA NQF4 qualification is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training activities and ensure adherence to FGASA standards.
• Facilitate lectures, workshops, and field activities for students.

Skills

Field Guiding

Training and Facilitation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

FGASA NQF4 Trails Guide Qualification

First Aid Level 2

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Field Guide Trainer is responsible for executing the training activities of the College within the framework of the approved curriculum.

• Ensure the efficient structuring of the modules to be covered in the course.
• Ensure that students are aware of the daily activities and general schedule.
• Update lectures/training material on a regular basis with Head Trainer.
• Conduct learning according to the highest (FGASA) standards, including the MFC guiding culture/Standard Operating Procedures.
• Implement FGASA/MPCo/NJ MORE Code of Conduct, always adhering to COC’s.
• Ensure that the course syllabus is kept up to date, covering all statutory requirements to ensure the College is continually endorsed by FGASA.
• Be creative with regards to training content and delivery. Be innovative in the methodology and strive to introduce new content – at least one innovation per intake.
• Facilitate activities in the field via Game Drives, Walks, Trails, and Field Observations.
• Facilitate lectures, workshops, training, and team building.
• Conduct all Apprentice Field Guide, Apprentice Trails Guide, Advanced Rifle Handling assessments according to FGASA and CATHSSETA standards.
• Ensure to always be abreast of updates in industry that would be valuable for students to learn.
• Conducting NJ MORE tests and FGASA assessments in line with the required standards and at the appropriate intervals.
• Act as a role model within and outside the parameters of the College (according to NJ MORE SOPs and Code of Conduct for trainers).
• Offer guidance and support to students, adapting to different learning styles.
• Ensure that student duties are fulfilled.
• Adhere to CATHSSETA requirements for training providers (i.e., compile periodical student reports).
• Compile students' score cards prior to them leaving the 6 months course.
• Ensure that personal legalities are always up to date and records kept on central filing system (NDT, PrDP, First Aid, Assessors, ARH/SAN Park shooting).
• Keep walking logs according to Marataba Park Management (Mpco) requirements.
• Ensure that College campus always looks presentable.
• Ensure that Lecture and storeroom equipment is stored with care and maintained in good working order.
• Ensure that all breakages and required repairs are reported, and repairs are implemented without delay.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and general maintenance where needed.
• Manage daily checks via students so they are aware of basic vehicle maintenance.
• Manage daily cleaning/polishing 1x week.
• Report checklists to camp management at least on a weekly basis. Report faults that need immediate attention the same day.
• Trainers checking vehicles once a week (including logistic vehicles).
• In liaison with Camp Management, ensure that regular services are scheduled and effected. Keep record of maintenance via Job cards.
• Ensure that breakdowns are attended to within a reasonable time.
• Ensure that the vehicles are being driven sensibly and with care, by students and staff.
• Company vehicles only to be used for company purposes.
• Keep rifles stored and maintained according to safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure that rifle/ammo register is always kept updated.
• Ensure that all safety and admin aspects are adhered to at the shooting range.
• Ensure that enough ammunition and equipment in best working order is available for the ARH/Trails course modules.
• Prepare students according to the expectations of the placement Property to ensure they are an asset to their teams.
• Post pictures of game drive sightings, camp life, group pictures, and any other pictures relevant to training on the WhatsApp Messenger group created for each intake.
• Ensure that content for social media, including blogs, are submitted timeously.
• Ensure that the students exiting the college have the highest calibre of knowledge and skills.
• Student study days and off days are not equivalent with trainer off days. This time will be used for research, social media, admin, updating lectures, town trips, and other tasks beneficial to the College and its team.
• Continuously work and strive towards being the number one Field Guide Training Institution.
• Create a safe, happy, and fun learning and living environment for students and staff.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Min. 5 years’ experience in the bush working as a Field Guide (essential), experience as Senior Guide or Head Guide (advantageous).

Grade 12 or equivalent (essential).

Prior experience in training and facilitation (essential).

FGASA NQF4 Trails Guide Qualification (essential).

Drivers License & PRDP Current (essential).

ARH Current (essential).

First Aid Level 2.

MS Office Suite.

Qualified Facilitator/FGASA Assessor (Advantageous).

Range Officer (Advantageous).

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

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