Canoe Safari and Guided Boat Tours Assistant

Here are some of the activities for the role, you may choose to do them all to develop your experience or just focus on one or two areas.

Assisting the staff to give health and safety briefings covering all of the aspects of canoe safety applicable to Martin Mere canoe safari.
Assisting with providing instruction and advice to visitors on using the canoe safely and to ensure buoyancy aids are fitted correctly paying particular attention to the sensitivities of older people and children. To ensure health and safety instructions and standards are strictly adhered to.
Assisting the staff with handling money or taking credit card payments taken for canoe trips and boat tours.Driving the electric boat and providing an informative talk whilst driving
Assisting the completion of paper work relevant to canoe trips accurately, in particular on participants return.
Understanding the importance of prompt response to emergency calls.
Monitoring the canoe route and visitors’ participation in the activity.Assisting with the cleanliness and Maintenance of canoe hut and surrounding area.

(Opportunity available from 28 March - 30 September /Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun)

What skills do I need?

No previous experience is required as training will be provided. However this role will suit you if you have a love of wildlife and the outdoors and are:
Confident or experienced in talking to the publicAble to work in a team of staff and volunteersExperienced in a visitor service environment with a strong commitment to excellent customer serviceExperience in canoeing is an advantage.

When do I need to be available?

Where does this role take place?