Assistant Training Facilitator

Field Guiding Academy based close to Thabazimbi looking for an Assistant Training Facilitator responsible for supporting principal facilitators in executing training activities within the framework of the approved curriculum.

This is a developmental role with excellent opportunities for growth in both the guiding and training spheres. The Assistant Facilitator will have access to FGASA and CATHSSETA mentors and assessors, providing an incredible resource for professional growth and qualifications.

Duties:

Ensuring that students are aware of the daily activities and general schedule
Conduct learning according to the highest (FGASA) standards, guiding culture and Standard Operating Procedures
Implement FGASA & academy Code of Conduct, always adhering to COC’s
Ensuring that the course syllabus is kept up to date, covers all statutory requirements to ensure the College is continually endorsed by FGASA
Creative with regards to training content and delivery. Be innovative in the methodology and strive to introduce new content
Facilitate activities in the field via Game Drives, Walks, Trails and Field Observations. This is an excellent opportunity for a young guide to accumulate mentored hours, gain experience and improve qualifications under the guidance of FGASA mentors and assessors.
Facilitating lectures, workshops, training, and team building
Monthly student progress reports to the safari manager
Act as a role model within and outside the parameters of the College
Offer guidance and support to students, adapting to different learning styles
Ensure that student duties are fulfilled
Adhere to CATHSSETA requirements for training providers (i.e., compile periodical student reports)
Ensure that personal legalities are always up to date and records kept on central filing system (NDT, PrDP, First Aid, Assessors, ARH/SAN Park shooting)
Keep walking logs according to Park Management requirements
Ensuring that College campus always looks presentable
Ensure that Lecture and storeroom equipment is stored with care and maintained in good working order
Ensure that all breakages and required repairs are reported, and repairs are implemented without delay
Assist with preventative maintenance and general maintenance where needed
Managing daily checks via students so they are aware of basic vehicle maintenance.
In liaison with Camp Management, ensuring that regular services are scheduled and effected. Keep record of maintenance via Job cards
Ensuring that breakdowns are attended to within a reasonable time
Ensuring that the vehicles are being driven sensibly and with care, by students and staff
Keep rifles stored and maintained according to the firearms control act and regulations
Ensure that rifle/ammo register is always kept updated
Ensure that all safety and admin aspects are adhered to at the shooting range
Management of all training operating equipment
Assist the camp manager with training related administrative duties, such as reports, assessment submission and registrations
Assist the marketing team with content for our digital media presence
Continuously working and striving towards being the number one Field Guide Training Institution
Create a safe, happy and fun learning and living environment for students and staff

Requirements:

Minimum 1 year experience in the bush working as a Field Guide
Experience in a training environment will be highly beneficial
FGASA NQF2 and Apprentice Trails Guide (essential)
Driver’s License & PRDP Current (essential)
ARH Current (essential)
First Aid Level 2
Computer literate, with a strong grasp of MS suite (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint etc.)