white-water rafting instructor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• Germanic languages
• Spanish

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• In/on water
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Keep logs and maintain records
• Schedule activities
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Maintain and repair sports equipment
• Prepare reports
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Guide specialization

• Rafting

Additional information

Security and safety

• Reference required

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities