PROGRAM MANAGER: BUSH BUDDY (BUSH BASED) - WILDERNESS SAFARIS

Wilderness Safaris is looking for dynamic and energy packed suitable individuals who are self-motivated team players, and are dedicated and committed to providing excellent service within a high pressure environment. The individuals should have the ability to interact well with guests from all parts of the world as well as the ability to form good relationships with camp management and staff. We wish to invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the below position.

PROGRAM MANAGER: BUSH BUDDY (BUSH BASED)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Program Manager: Bush Buddy must be an enthusiastic and confident program manager with skills, experience and qualifications in dealing with children. The applicant must have understanding of age-appropriate physical and recreational activities, willingness and flexibility to spend extended periods in remote lodges. Their primary role is to ensure that all children’s safari activities are handled with complete thoroughness and to highest level of professionalism adhering to the set service standards.

Requirements

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

• Drive the Signature Experience for the children’s safari excursions leading to repeat business.
• Organize educational activities for children to learn about eco-tourism in order to explore inner interests about Botswana.
• Supervise and monitor the safety and hygiene of children who are under the care of the Family Safari Mentor (Bush Buddy) personnel.
• Be of high engagement with the Food & Beverages management including the Executive Chef to assist in the selection and menu planning for children guests.
• Plan with the assistance of the camp WOW Coordinator for themed meal time set ups, outdoor activities and snack times for children.
• Be fully in charge of all recreation and sport activities; giving instructions to Family Safari Mentor (Bush Buddy).
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime so that they get the most out of their experience.
• Someone with an understanding of children’s development and able
• Must have an in depth understanding of children’s development milestones in order to observe the children for signs of emotional distraction so as to recommend suitable activities for the children whilst on vacation as well as communicate professionally with parents in the event of such deficiencies being noted.
• Work closely with the Regional Service manager to give input to the social media content relating to children guests’ activities for the camp in order to market children’s safari experience.
• To manage the creative process and implementation for ‘Children’s Special WOW Events’ in order to maintain consistent good guest feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of work experience working with children.
• Honours Degree in Human Movement Science in Education.
• Degree in B.Ed Foundation Phase Teaching.

COMPETENCIES

• High levels of energy, confident and enthusiastic.
• Creative
• Diligent / Conscientious.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Fun and bubbly personality
• Good organizational skills

Company profile

Wilderness Safaris is a responsible luxury ecotourism company that exists to protect pristine wilderness areas and the flora and fauna that they support. We believe that in protecting these areas, and including the local communities in this process, we will make a difference to Africa and ultimately the world.

Closing date and application instructions

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply by following the link below

http://wilderness-safaris.pnet.co.za/ or send an email to recruitment@wilderness.co.bw

Closing Date: 17h00 on Monday 06th June 2016

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