Bush
Buddy (Bush Based)

Job
description

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.