Camp Host

Job Description

Camp host for snowhotel and wilderness camp
Norwegian Travel is one of the leading tourism companies in the country. As part of our ambition to set the standard for activity-based tourism in Norway, our daughter companies, Lyngsfjord Adventure and Tromsø Ice Domes, operating in the picturesque Camp Tamok, are looking for Camp hosts for the upcoming winter season.

We are looking for Camp hosts both for our breathtaking snow hotel and for our cozy camp. The position can also be combined with guiding for Northern Lights, snowshoeing and if you have driving license “S” the position can be combined as snowmobile guide. The positions are seasonal, but there might be opportunities for a permanent position.

Guides and Camp Hosts
Situated in the north of Norway, in one of the valleys not far from Tromsø, you will find Camp Tamok: a lovely wilderness camp. Here we offer snowmobile safaris, reindeer visits, snowshoeing excursions - and yes, husky sledding tours! We are looking for English speaking staff to lead our guests through an experience of a lifetime.

The camp host position will have the tasks to prepare the snowhotel and camp before the guests arrives for activities. It will include preparation of changing rooms, pre-heat the food and drinks, take care of the guests at the camp before and after the activities, cleaning of the lavvoes, overnight cabins and other facilities. After the activities the guests will be served a hotmeal and hot drinks.

About you...
You have worked in the tourism before, are comfortable guiding people from all over the world. You are good at service and are motivated by the fact that guests have a good experience. You like working with people, and you're outgoing and sociable. You enjoy a varied working day where everything is not necessarily planned in advance.

You have control over "everything", work structured and are good at having a lot of balls in the air. Your attitude that problems are to be solved is a great fit here with us. You always keep your cool under pressure, are happy, willing and able to take charge and initiative when the unexpected happens, and handle every challenge in a swift and expeditious manner with a reassuring smile on your face.

What we hope from you

• You should love to work both with animals and humans and you shouldn’t be shy of guiding and talking to our guests
• Good physical condition and being able of lifting weights up to at least 20 kg
• Expect to do some physical work due to snow cleaning in the camp and simple maintenance
• You should love the cold because temperatures can drop down to -30 C and we have to take care of the camp and tourists in all kinds of weather
• Language skills: English, any additional language skills are also highly welcome
• European driving License class B and car is a plus, and mandatory to have if we provide the accommodation
• Snowmobile license “S” is a plus
• A “yes-I-can-do-it”-attitude
• A good sense of humour to survive the long and dark polar night
• A laid-back and patient personality accompanied by a deep sense of responsibility
• High level of tolerance towards less than luxurious working and living conditions

We offer

• Guiding in varied tours with tourists – we have an experienced core staff that will teach you everything that you don’t yet know for the job, while also happy to learn from you and incorporate your knowledge into our routines
• Basic work clothing and equipment will be provided
• Seasonal contract for the winter season
• Will be helpful to assist with accommodation, but you might need to apply for this on the private marked.
• Competitive terms
• Exciting work with guests and staff from all over world
• Adventure in lovely Tamok valley
• Great colleagues