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Date: 2024-11-08 18:04:47

Outdoor Adventure Guide - Fogo Island Inn

Job Description
Company Description

Fogo Island Inn is an initiative of Shorefast, whose mission is to build cultural and economic resilience on Fogo Island and promote community well-being by building and sharing new models of economic development. By ‘holding on and reaching out’, Shorefast works with hospitality, art, technology, business, and design to enhance and share the natural assets of place.

Job Description

The Outdoor Adventure Guide is based at Fogo Island Inn, coordinates the Community Host program, through designing a schedule of activities for guests. The Outdoor Adventure Guide possesses respect and knowledge for the history and culture of rural Newfoundland, particularly for Fogo Island.

General responsibilities:

  • Lead Inn guests on hikes on either of our registered trails.
  • Lead outdoor excursions and adventures, providing instruction, guidance, and support to participants.
  • Be willing to lead hikes in poor weather conditions while always keeping the safety of our guests the number one priority.
  • Ensure the safety of participants by assessing environmental conditions and adhere to all safety protocols.
  • Conduct daily inspections of outdoor clothing and equipment as well as weekly inventory checks.
  • Must ensure guests are wearing the appropriate outdoor clothing for the season.
  • Assist in the development of new, longer trails on Fogo Island
  • Assist in the development and deliver new outdoor programs for Inn guests.
  • Assist all in-house guests with planning their outdoor activities during their stay.
  • Assist team members in development of future guest itineraries.
  • Interpret and educate participants about the natural environment, including ecology, geology, flora, and fauna.
  • Be willing to learn about local flora and fauna which may not be known at time of onboarding.
  • Be knowledgeable of different navigation techniques and GPS systems.
  • Be knowledgeable about the history of Fogo Island
  • Upholds the highest standard of confidentiality by keeping information confidential.
  • Contributes to team efficiency and effectiveness through a high level of professionalism, objectiveness, and perseverance.
  • Be willing to participate in first-aid training and certification requirements.
  • Other responsibilities as directed by management.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

  • Certified Canadian Driver’s License
  • Strong communication and oral skills
  • Quick to respond and capable of making sound decision making
  • Personable

Additional Information

What we offer:

  • An engaged, highly supportive, and collaborative environment
  • The opportunity to work and live in a thriving social entrepreneurship
  • A commitment to recruiting, promoting, and training qualified individuals at all levels within the organization

Other Benefits:
Be an early applicant

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