Field Guide College

Waterberg Depending on Experience
Waterberg Depending on Experience
Limpopo

🌿🦁 Principal Field Guide Trainer Wanted for a Leading Field Guide College in Waterberg! πŸŽ“πŸΎ

Kendrick Recruitment is on the lookout for an exceptional Principal Field Guide Trainer to lead and inspire at a prestigious Field Guide College in the heart of the Waterberg. If you have a passion for wildlife, conservation, and training the next generation of field guides, this is your dream role!

Your Mission:
As the Principal Trainer, you’ll take the reins of developing, leading, and delivering top-tier training programs for aspiring field guides. You’ll design immersive, FGASA-compliant curriculums, mentor future guides, and ensure that your team and students are equipped with the skills needed to excel in nature guiding, rifle handling, and wildlife conservation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Training Excellence: Direct the training team to deliver engaging, hands-on courses that prep students for their guiding careers 🐾
  • Curriculum Development: Create and enhance cutting-edge modules that align with FGASA standards and industry trends πŸ“š
  • Mentorship & Instruction: Deliver both classroom and field-based training while mentoring students and junior trainers 🏞️
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure training quality through regular assessments and ensure alignment with the college’s vision and FGASA standards βœ”οΈ
  • Student Support: Be the guiding light for students, providing feedback, mentorship, and adjustments to accommodate their needs πŸ™Œ
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with FGASA, game reserves, and conservation partners to create student opportunities 🀝
  • Safety First: Uphold the highest safety standards during all field exercises and ensure the well-being of students and staff πŸ’Ό

Who You Are:

  • A wildlife enthusiast with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in field guiding, including 2 years in a senior training role πŸ¦“
  • Passionate about conservation, with a deep understanding of South African wildlife and eco-tourism 🌍
  • A natural leader and mentor with excellent communication and team management skills πŸ—£οΈ
  • Equipped with a FGASA Professional Trails Guide qualification and ideally an ETDP Assessor qualification 🎯
  • First Aid certified and proficient in advanced rifle handling and bushcraft 🏹

Why This Role?

  • Competitive salary (DOE – depending on experience) πŸ’Ό
  • Live and work in the stunning wilderness of the Waterberg, surrounded by nature every day 🌿
  • The chance to shape the future of eco-tourism by training the next generation of top field guides πŸŽ“

πŸ“§ Ready to lead the wild? Send your CV to apply below ! πŸ“§

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact in wildlife conservation and guiding education. If you’re ready to inspire and train in one of South Africa’s most beautiful regions, we want to hear from you! 🌍🌟

Job Information

  • Province
    Limpopo
  • Category
    Field Guide
  • Location
    Waterberg
  • Offered Salary
    Depending on Experience
  • Posted
    13th Nov 24 1:54 pm
  • 1964
    Applied