Segway Tour Guide / Activity Leader - Spier Wine Farm

Segway Vineyard tours at Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, requires an experienced guide as full-time permanent Segway Tour Guide / Activity Leader.

Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

Meet & greet guests (locals / overseas visitors / adults & kids)

Teaching guests how to operate an off-road Segway (most people have never ridden a Segway)

Leading Segway tours on the farm, this includes ensuring all guests ride in a safe manner. You will take guests to the vines & other areas of interest where you will explain the unique farming practices Spier uses to grow grapes for their award-winning wines.

The role is active & involves riding Segways all day on bumpy off-road terrain, outdoor in all weather.

Requirements

No Segway experience is required; full training will be provided.

Must have high energy levels and be physically fit.

Min 2 years’ experience in guiding or outdoor guiding.

Impeccable presentation and professional demeanour.

Ability to learn quickly under time pressure.

Must live within 20min drive of Spier Wine Farm.

Available to work every weekend & public holiday including Christmas, New year’s & Easter (8 off days per month, to be taken mid-week Mon-Thurs)

Passion for nature & the outdoors.

Experience working outdoors in both summer (Hot) & winter conditions (cold & wet) at a very fast pace.

Fluent in English is a must.

Experience working under time pressure in a fast pace environment.

Able to control a large group of people, safety of our guests is paramount.

Experience talking in front of large groups of people.

Able to work as part of a team & individually without supervision

Outgoing, talkative, lively personality.

Customer service orientated.

An interest in biodynamic, organic farming practices would be an advantage.

Wine knowledge would be an advantage.

Valid work permit.

Qualifications

Outdoor or adventure guiding experience – minimum 2 years.

Fluent in English, written & spoken is a must.

Matric is a must.

Additional diploma or degree beneficial.

First Aid qualifications would be beneficial.

To apply, please send CV, current photo and short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to staff@segwaytours.co.za