Field Guide Trainer

Phoenix Recruitment; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training institution in Thabazimbi seeks a Field Guide Trainer responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessments for aspiring guides. The role entails creating innovative training content, managing training logistics, and ensuring adherence to FGASA standards. Ideal candidates have extensive field experience, training expertise, and a passion for outdoor education.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Field Guide, experience as Senior Guide or Head Guide advantageous.
• Prior experience in training and facilitation is essential.
• Qualified Facilitator / FGASA Assessor advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute training activities according to the approved curriculum.
• Conduct assessments according to FGASA and CATHSSETA standards.
• Ensure students are aware of daily activities and maintain training materials.

Skills

Field Guiding

Training and Facilitation

MS Office Suite

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Field Guiding Collage based close to Thabazimbi is looking for a Field Guide Trainer.

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

Duties :

Ensure the efficient structuring of the modules to be covered in the course.

Ensuring 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

Implement Code of Conduct, always adhering to COC’s

Ensuring that the course syllabus is kept up to date, covers 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

Facilitate activities in the field via Game Drives, Walks, Trails and Field Observations

Facilitating 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 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

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 requirements

Ensuring 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

Managing daily checks via students so they are aware of basic vehicle maintenance.

Reporting checklists to camp management at least on a weekly basis. Report faults that need immediate attention the same day.

Checking vehicles once a week (including logistic vehicles).

In liaison with Camp Management, ensuring that regular services are scheduled and effected. Keep record of maintenance via Job cards

Ensuring that breakdowns are attended to within a reasonable time

Ensuring 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

Preparing 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

Ensuring 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 working and striving towards being the number one Field Guide Training Institution

Create a safe, happy and fun learning and living environment for students and staff

Requirements : Grade 12

A minimum of 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)

MS Office Suite

Qualified Facilitator / FGASA Assessor (Advantageous)