Description:
Backroads International, the World's #1 Active Travel company, is seeking leaders for our luxury biking, walking, & multi-sport vacations. These trips take place in the US and Canada, across Europe, and worldwide. Fluency in English is required. Multilingual and well-traveled applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.
We can only accept applications from candidates that are eligible to legally work in the United States, Canada and specific European countries (see our website for more details).
We are currently accepting applications for the 2008 season. It is to your advantage to complete an application as soon as possible, as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Highlights:
Leaders may lead trips in multiple regions and/or countries over a season. The bulk of our business is done in the US, Canada, Western and Central Europe (during the summer), and Latin America, New Zealand/Australia and Southeast Asia (during winter).
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
The following list of qualifications serves as our guide as we search for exceptional Trip Leader candidates. You'll see that we have very high expectations of our leaders - so do our guests! Being a world-class Trip Leader requires a rare combination of talents. Do your skills, experiences, and aptitudes enable you to answer "yes" to most of the questions below?
Are you committed to delivering the highest level of quality and service to our guests?
Do you possess superb people skills? Do you have a dynamic personality? Are you a sophisticated conversationalist? Are you confident, caring, warm, and friendly? Do you have a zest for life?
Are you good at anticipating, troubleshooting, and solving challenging problems?
Do you have in-depth knowledge of any of our regional destinations and/or cultural activities, art, natural and cultural history, food and wine, etc.?
Do you speak other languages fluently? (Italian, French, German and Spanish are extremely desirable, but language skills for any of our destinations are helpful.)
Are you comfortable working long hours? Are you physically fit and capable of lifting bikes and luggage?
Are you passionate about and experienced in active traveling and the outdoors? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, and cycling?
Do you have a valid driver's license and an excellent driving record? Are you mechanically inclined?
Are you over 21 years of age?
Job Types:
Camp Counselor
and Tourism
Salary / Pay: Inquire for more information
Experience Required: yes
See job description
This Program is open to
American,
Canadian
and European
Participants.
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Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
- Letters of Reference
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 1 week
Post Services Include:
Job and Internship Network
Backroads's Mission Statement: Total Commitment to Quality - World Class trips and legendary service.
Year Founded: 1979