Looking for a Regional Guide Trainer in Botswana
Knowledge and experience required:
Achieved Inkwazi Ranger Course
FGASA Field Guide (Level 1), preferably FGASA Specialist Field Guide (Level 3) – South African Applicants
BQA - Qualifications
Drivers licence with valid PDP or PRDP
NDT Registered – South African Applicants
Valid First Aid Certificate
Grade 2 walking qualification
Preferably Grade 2 walking assessor
Mentor
Preferably NQF Assessor – South African Applicants
Preferably BQA Assessor – Botswana Applicants
Minimum of 2 years previous guiding with 5* lodge operator essential
Preferably Head Ranger or Assistant Head Ranger
The recruitment, selection and Phase 1 training process of new guides
Assisting with and developing the Phase 2 and Phase 3 training process at the lodges
Developing the training methodology and guiding practices in the region
Monitoring and influencing the standard of guiding in the field
Skills development and capacity building in the ranging teams
The smooth and successful running Training course (phase 1
Constantly assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the training course
The care and maintenance rifles and equipment
Visiting the lodges to monitor Field Standards and Guiding Culture
Running mentor training courses and/or interventions as required
Running guiding refresher training courses and/or interventions as required
Running Walking Training
Training of Guest Safety Officers
Rifle Training and maintaining standards
Assisting with the development of specialist/private safaris
Leadership training and development within the region
Involvement with Africa Foundation