Principal Trainer
Core
Lead training team to deliver immersive courses preparing students for professional careers as Field Guides, focusing on nature guiding, rifle handling, and conservation.
Role type
Senior IC trainer and curriculum developer
Builds
Professional Field Guides and conservation instructors
Domain
Wildlife conservation and eco-tourism
Required skills
Curriculum design, Field guiding instruction, Rifle handling training, Wildlife tracking, Risk management, Team leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Administrative management, First Aid Level 2, FGASA standards knowledge
Preferred skills
Nature Site Guide qualification, ETDP Assessor, ETDP Facilitator, Advanced Rifle Handling Assessor, Bushcraft survival, 4x4 driving
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Loop, SharePoint)
Responsibilities
Design and improve training modules to meet FGASA standards, Deliver theoretical and practical training sessions, Monitor quality of training programmes, Engage with students to identify learning challenges, Liaise with industry stakeholders and governing bodies, Conduct 5-day mentored Trails programmes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities