Careers

Dear Prospective Leader,

Thanks for your interest in a tour leading position with VBT | Country Walkers.

We place great focus on and take tremendous pride in the quality and selection of our leaders – dedicated, versatile, hard-working, service-oriented individuals who genuinely care about the guests they serve.

We pride ourselves on our expert, local leaders and recognize that an amazing leader makes an unforgettable trip!

VBT | Country Walkers leaders come from a variety of nations and backgrounds, often with experience in service to American customers, bicycling and bicycle mechanics, foreign language, travel, teamwork and leadership. Each year we seek a few qualified individuals to add to our professional and fun-loving team.

What we look for in a potential Trip Leader:

• Superb people and customer service skills: outgoing, confident, and fun personality; being at ease when speaking to groups and being a spirited conversationalist.
• Intimate knowledge about and expertise in your region whether it be natural history, art, architecture, food, wine, cultural and political history, geology, music, folklore, or local flora and fauna.
• Residence in or near the region in which you lead.
• English and local language fluency.
• Experience in handling multiple logistics; ability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate well with local vendors including hotels, restaurants, and transportation companies.
• Passion for cycling and the outdoors.
• Basic bike mechanical skills
  

Physical fitness:

• Able to bike up to 80 km / 50 miles per day in all weather.
• Able to lift and carry luggage and equipment up to 23 kg / 50 lbs multiple times a day.
• Able to lift a fleet of 25 kg / 55 lbs e-bikes vertically on/off the bike trailer (vertical lifting up to 65 cm / 26 inches) multiple times a day.
• Ability to work in a team and connect with a co-leader; including sharing a room on tour with a leader of the same gender.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Ability to handle and manage a tour budget.
• First aid skills and CPR (or equivalent) certification.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record.
• Ability to safely drive a passenger van with a trailer; if needed, willingness to obtain a special driver’s license prior to leading VBT Tours.
• Prior leading experience is a plus but not required.

We recruit leaders on a year-round basis, however, most of the hiring, training and scheduling is done in the winter for the following season.

• Leaders are paid a daily rate.
• All tour-related expenses are covered by VBT.
• Leaders may lead anywhere from 2-14 trips per year.
• Leaders are NOT able to work full-time, year-round with us due to our seasonal operations in each region.
• A leader’s primary role is to ensure our guests experience an excellent vacation with VBT and support our mission of ‘positively impacting people’s lives through active travel experiences.
  
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