69Nord Sommarøy Outdoor Center is recruiting instructors for introductory sailing kayaking, SUP, hiking supervision.

The job offer concerns the search for 2 instructors/guide sailing, SUP, hiking.

 

JOB DEFINITION

As an instructor, you will supervise the half day outings trips and you will take care of kayak, SUP and VTC rentals. Possibility of supervising the touring kayak trips if your experience allows it.

You will be on duty at the centre as well as customer reception, upkeep and maintenance of equipment, stock management and cleaning of the premises.

DESIRED PROFILE

You have the desired profile if you:

  • Have good experience of the sea, sailing, raids, tent bivouac and outdoor life.
  • Know how to manage a group independently for several days in difficult conditions (cold, wind, humidity).
  • Enjoy walking and are able to design a hike by reading a map and observing the terrain
  • Nature (fauna, flora, geology) inspires you and makes you want to know it better.
  • You are attentive to the environment and make sure to preserve it as much as possible.
  • Be able to organize and lead an introductory or advanced kayaking, sailing and SUP session.
  • Have a sense of service, team and sharing.
  • You are also independent and know how to take initiative when necessary.
  • You know how to tinker and you are committed to the maintenance of the equipment at your disposal.
  • You have a sense of responsibility and want to get involved in the technical management of an outdoor centre.
  • Be committed to following the safety instructions and sticking to the definition of outdoor products as designed by 69Nord®
  • Learn fast and love to learn.
  • You can easily adapt to an existing structure.
  • Love teamwork, you do what you say and say what you do.
  • Understand and express yourself correctly in English.

If you do not recognize yourself in this profile, please do not apply. Northern Norway can be austere and wild even in the middle of summer. The values and skills set out above are essential to be able to live and make our customers live an enriching experience while sharing constructive and passionate work as a team. Outdoor activities in high latitudes are only serene if the fundamentals are acquired.

If you recognize yourself in this profile, this position could be a good fit for you. In this case, we are ready to consider your application, which must include:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Diplomas
  • References with phone numbers

DIPLOMAS REQUIRED

Certification as guide for outdoor activities, sailing, kayaking, hiking allowing you to supervise the outdoor activities of our center and to be covered by professional liability insurance.

DURATION OF THE POSITION

From June 15 to August 20, 2025 (These dates may change by a few days depending on the 2025 program that will be selected)

We invite you to come forward now to prepare for the future. Even if the position was already filled, it will be an opportunity to anticipate for the future, without forgetting the operational risk of a change during the season.


AREA

Troms, Norway

CONTACT:
Olivier Pitras
Email : olivier@69nord.com
Tél : 00 47 993 62 570
Site : www.69nord.com

Preliminary remote interview and meeting if possible

The form below allows you to attach only one document. If your application includes more than one, please use the email address above.

Yours sincerely, Olivier Pitras, director of 69Nord Sommarøy Outdoor Center.