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    Announcing positions for Skydive Voss 2019 season

    20/9/2018

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    We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic staff who contributes to a positive and including club-environment. We are looking for staff that show initiative and ownership and help in volunteer work to take care of our fantastic drop zone, and the areas around it. 

    For the 2019 season we are looking for AFF instructors, tandem instructors, head of school and tandem department, ground control, packers,  manifest- , cafè-, and cleaning staff.  

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     Skydive Voss is one of the biggest skydiving clubs in Norway. We have more than 1800 members, of whom over 700 are active in the sport. More than 22 000 skydives are carried out at the drop zone every year.
    Skydive Voss offer AFF-courses almost every week, and tandem skydives every day during the summer season. We educate between 100-120 AFF students per year, and over 1200 tandem students.
    Different events and boogies are organized to offer members and visitors unique experiences in beautiful surroundings, and to give skydivers the opportunity to progress in the sport.

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    ​We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic staff who contributes to a positive and including club-environment.
    We are looking for staff that show initiative and ownership and help in volunteer work to take care of our fantastic drop zone, and the areas around it.

    ​Skydive Voss focus on delivering high-quality training and experiences to our members, students, visitors and others who want to try our sport whilst safety is the main priority.  

    Season runs from 26th of April – 08th of September 2019.
    We are looking for candidates for the following positions/ combinations of the following:

    Positions / work type
    Requirements
    AFF-instructors
    ​Full time

    We are looking for a team of 5 full time instructors, and every course will have 4 instructors scheduled. The instructors will rotate on responsibilities related to the AFF school, including packing courses. Instructors with Norwegian licenses will also be part of the DZSO (HL) rotation. Filming of AFF can also be necessary at times. 
    • At the time you are applying you must have a minimum of 1000 jumps, where at least 200 AFF-instructor jumps in total and is current according to Norwegian rules: Min. 25 aff-instructor jumps and 75 other jumps last 12 months).
    • Approved F/NLF AFF instructor rating (Skydive Voss will apply for foreign staff)
    • Flexible and reliable team player
    • Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching, and your student’s progression
    • 2 rigs for full time instructors
    • Work during weekends and afternoons/evenings must be expected, and you must be available for at least 4 weekends during the season.

    It’s an advantage if you also have your tandem instructor rating and are current according to the requirements below. 

    Head of AFF-school 
    Part-time
    Responsible that there always is enough AFF-instructors available, qualified staff for ground school (instructors and examiners) and A-license theory courses.
    Head of school will follow up on all student progression throughout the season, hold department meetings, attend admin meetings and make sure the school building and equipment is available and in good condition
    • Approved F/NLF AFF instructor rating
    • Resourceful
    • Good at planning ahead, likes to be well prepared, and always have a plan B
    • Excellent communication skills and fair
    • Solution oriented
    • Personal suitability will be emphasized

    ​Tandem-/video team
    Full time

    We are looking for a team of 4 full time tandem instructors who will rotate on doing tandems and outside video. Also, some AFF outside video and editing two weekly videos for the DZ will be part of the teams’ tasks. 
    • At the time you are applying you must have a minimum of 500 jumps, where at least 200 Tandem-instructor jumps in total and is current according to Norwegian rules: Min. 25 tandem-instructor jumps and 75 other jumps last 12 months).
    • Highly motivated and enthusiastic tandem skydive instructors with good camera flying skills
    • Flexible and reliable team player
    • Handycam experience
    • Approved F/NLF tandem instructor rating (Skydive Voss will apply for foreign staff)
    • Tandem video rating
    • Experience and interest with editing
     
    It`s an advantage if you also have your AFF instructor rating and are current according to the requirements above.

    Head of tandem/video team
    Part time

    Head of tandem/video team is responsible that there is always enough available staff, and that the team delivers two weekly videos. Head of will hold department meetings, attend admin meetings and make sure the office space and that enough equipment is available and in good condition. 
    • Approved F/NLF Tandem instructor rating
    • Resourceful
    • Good at planning ahead, likes to be well prepared, and always have a plan B
    • Excellent communication skills and fair
    • Solution oriented
    • Personal suitability will be emphasized

    AFF & Tandem video
    ​Part time and extra

    • Experience with filming AFF & tandems
    • Tandem video rating
    • Experience with -, and interest in editing
    • Preferably 2 rigs
    Can help on short notice or commit to set dates. 

    Ground control
    ​Full time, part time and extra

    Ground crew when jumping, communicating with pilot, dzso (HL) and manifest and fueling.
    Follow routines for opening and closing the DZ. Other outside work around the DZ on weather days. 
    • B-license
    • Relevant experience may substitute the requirement above
    • Resourceful
    • Flexible
    • Problem solver
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Awareness and understanding of changes in weather conditions
    • Self-motivated
    • Excellent communication skills
    ​Extra: Can help out on short notice or commit to set dates 

    ​Manifest
    ​Full time and part time 

    Responsible that procedures and guidelines for manifesting jumpers are followed. Communicate with jumpers, pilot, ground crew, tandem & AFF teams.
    Ensure an efficient and smooth-running operation. 
    Manifest will assist with other administrative tasks on weather days. 
    • Reliable and hard working, with previous experience with manifesting
    • Strong computer skills
    • Service minded, efficient, clear and precise
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Knowledge of the NLF (or equivalent) and parachute section legislation's
    • Attention to detail, and able to see the bigger picture when planning the day
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Solution oriented
    • “Bubbly”, positive, and a “speaker friendly voice”
    • Personal suitability will be emphasized
    Part time: Must be available to work at least 1-2.days per week, and extra during Extreme sports week and other events. 

    Café staff
    Full time, part time and extra

    Responsible for, serving customers, preparing food and cleaning of kitchen and café. Follow routines for opening and closing. 
    • Experience with food preparations (breakfast, lunch, dinner, baking)
    • Service minded, flexible, positive, efficient and has an eye for detail
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Showing commitment and initiative to other given tasks
    • Personal suitability will be emphasized

    ​Cleaning staff
    Full time, part time and extra
    Cleaning of bunk rooms and common areas
    • Cleaning experience
    • Have an eye for details, efficient, but precise.
    • Flexible early bird :)

    Parachute packers
    ​Full time and extra

    Packing parachutes (tandem, student and sport rigs)
    Hold packing course classes
    • Longer experience with packing at a DZ
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Service minded, and motivated to teach others how to pack
    If you have a passion for skydiving and teaching, and think you could be a great
    asset to our team, send us a short application where you tell us about:

    • Your motivation to work at Skydive Voss, and how you will contribute to the club
    • Let us know if you are interested in several positions or a combination, and if so in your preferred order. We will prioritize applicants that have several of the wanted qualifications.
    • Your experience from previous drop zones
    • Two relevant references from previous employers is required if you haven`t worked with us before.
    • Your availability. We will prioritize applicants that are available to commit for the whole season.
    • CV
    • Applicants that don’t meet the jump requirements for instructor positions will not be considered

    Send application to: info@skydivevoss.no
    Application deadline: November 1st 2018.
     
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