We're on the hunt for passionate and outgoing Dogsledding Pool Leader to lead our dogyard and give guests an unforgettable self drive dogsledding experience. If you love animals, meeting new people, and working outdoors, this is your chance to turn Arctic days into something truly spectacular.
Oversee a pool of 30-40 dogs in the dog yard of Malangen Resort, which involves:
Monitoring dogs training, health and behavior through reports. Ensuring welfare standards are
followed and that dogs receive appropriate exercise and social interaction.
Evaluate dogs' capacities and skills to adapt the train according to the position: lead, swing, team
or wheel.
Organizing dogs for tours and training teams. Ensuring dog rotations to avoid overworking
animals.
Both Pool Leaders in Malangen Resort must cooperate in order to have a successful tour ensuring
the dogs and guests mushing experience.
Overseeing feeding, cleaning and maintenance of the dog yard. Organize the feeding and
watering for the dogs according to the training and nutritional plans.
Monitoring that the animal stress levels during tourist interactions through daily checks and
reports and ensure safe interactions for both guests and animals.
Supervising the handlers and mushers during their work time in the dog yard and the tours.
Assigning daily tasks and assisting upper management with the coordination of the workload in
the dog yard.
Overseeing the inventory; guiding and sledding gear needs to be properly maintained and storage.
Ensuring kennel standards and operating procedures are followed to secure a safe interaction
between guests and dogs. Monitoring the kennels infrastructure and security to prevent incidents.
· Comprehensive training and support.
· Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
· A dynamic and friendly work environment.
· The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
· Competitive salary package with bonus system.
· Staff discount and benefits.
· Working experience as a guide or related positions.
· Experience with dogsledding either as a musher, minimum 1 years / seasons
· Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus, but not required.
Enter Tromsø is a fully-owned family company in Northern Norway that is growing, with over 150,000 guest nights per year and approximately 100 employees. Enter Tromsø is part of a group that develops values in property and tourism in Northern Norway. We are driven by making a difference in society and providing extraordinary customer experiences through innovation and sustainable choices. With us, you have the opportunity to create golden moments in encounters with our guests from various customer groups. We offer good career opportunities, training and development, as well as favorable employee benefits and discounts.