We are hiring! Apply to be a Gutsy Girl Host or Leader!
Gusty Girls is seeking skilled Hosts and Leaders for our women-only day events, weekend retreats and holidays.
The Host role is a volunteer position within the Gutsy Girls community and provides an opportunity to partake in shorter adventure experiences while developing and maturing foundational leadership skills.
The Leader role is a paid position for experienced SUP and/or Yoga Instructors with exceptional soft skills to empower guests, strengthen our community, and support our experience providers. Both roles include leadership development opportunities and training experiences within the Gutsy Girls community.
About the Roles:
Gutsy Girls Hosts and Leaders help women step outside of their comfort zone with kindness and compassion and often find themselves as a catalyst and cheerleader through moments of self-growth and confidence building.
Hosts and Leaders have the ability to recognize when a guest's inner critic is acting up during adventures and step in to give a small support pep talk on the side. They can sense the first signs of discomfort within a group and shift the energy to create safety and build connection towards unity and shared experience. Most importantly, they believe that everyone belongs just as they are, encourages guests to find their inner Gutsy Girl and try something new, and celebrates the experience over the achievements.
As these are physically active roles, a good level of fitness and energy is required for leapfrogging back and forth in activities to support our guests - you may need to paddle or hike greater distances to check in with the lead and sweep of the group. Hosts and Leaders are passionate about the outdoors and adventure, and excited to be part of other women's journeys into discovering new sports and adventure. They create an ego-free and non-competitive environment for our guests to blossom.
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Responsibilities for both the Host and Leader positions include:
Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
You are friendly and approachable and ensure the emotional safety and belonging of all guests to the group and collective experience. A friend to all, you will hold space for guests to feel comfortable and engaged within the group and create opportunities for everyone to be included, heard, and valued.
Management of group dynamics
You are comfortable (and even enjoy!) speaking in front of a group. You’ll be able to bring the guests together as a team, break the ice, and help them get to know each other at the start. You’ll continue to foster meaningful relationships throughout the trip and be willing to have uncomfortable conversations to address and resolve any disempowering dynamics as they arise.
Communication of trip logistics
You should be confident and able to find out and impart important information to the group (e.g. what happens next, when breakfast is, what time to meet, etc) - and if you can’t answer questions you need to be confident in finding the answers to them. You’ll communicate a debrief of the day as well as the plans and timings for the following day.
Guest encouragement and compassionate support
You are observant and tuned in to others' experiences and able to pick up someone who feels uncomfortable or nervous. You’re supportive, caring, and kind to the needs of others. You’re understanding of neurodiverse guests and ensure to include everyone. You have informed awareness and sensitivity towards world events, trauma, eating disorders & body image, race, religion, equality, LGBTQ2+.
You get a kick out of seeing others learn new skills, get out of their comfort zone and achieve things they never thought they could. You’ll be their biggest cheerleader! You advocate for the best in all of our guests.
Support to experience providers
You take instruction to carry out activities as per the advice of the qualified guides and instructors leading the experiences, such as handing out equipment or helping to carry gear and direct guests. You are willing to be the second in command and support in a followership role.
Decision making and problem-solving
You’ll make it clear from the outset that you’re the Host or Leader and therefore the go-to person for issues or problems, whilst simultaneously being a part of the group rather than outside it. You are cool, calm, and collected under pressure and can confidently and proactively address unpredictable issues from adverse weather to guests getting sick or injured. You might need to make decisions for the group and decide where you are best placed to be.
Putting our guests’ experience first
You understand that you are there in support of the guests and that the guests’ experience comes before your own. Although being a Host or Leader is usually a blast, you are willing to miss out on some or all of the activities on a trip as required if you are needed elsewhere and do this with grace. You are discreet and professional with guests’ private personal information.
Infusing fun
You’re full of energy and radiate positivity, you’re able to bring humour and light to challenges. You’re looking to learn more about yourself and grow alongside our guests. You are keen to take part in all the activities on offer with enthusiasm.
Leaders will be required to commit to a minimum of 14 days (2 trips per year).
Hosts will be required to commit to a minimum of 3 weekends per year.
Extra Bonus Responsibilities:
Consistently deliver a high level of customer service and traveller satisfaction.
A point of contact for our guests throughout the trip
Taking photos and videos of our guests, sharing images with guests via Whatsapp Group and uploading to our Google drive library.
Capture content that may be used for our social media channels
Additional requirements for Leaders:
Proven proficiency and experience in positions of leadership with groups.
At least 50 hours of on-water SUP experience (can be on own, with friends, with GG, with a club or with other SUP school). You’ll be assisting our qualified guides on the water and must be a confident and strong paddler, with experience in different challenging conditions and open water
Qualified level 1 or higher SUP Instructor; you may be looking to get qualified.
Has a current first aid & CPR certificate OR willing to get one
Has own smart phone with camera and waterproof casing
Can commit to a minimum of 14 days (2 weeklong trips per year)
To apply for the Host or Leadership roles:
Please send your CV and cover letter which outlines your relevant experience and skillset for the described responsibilities and requirements to jobs@gutsygirls.co.uk
Be sure to specify which role you are applying for.
Please include a 2 minute video using the Loom app describing two of the Gutsy Girls values below that you feel you most embody and include the link in your application.
Gutsy Girls’ Hosts and Leaders represent and share the following values:
Welcoming
Empowering
Safe + Inclusive
Encouraging
Kindness
Connection
Application closing date: Sunday 10th April.
We may start interviews before 10th April, so submit your application as soon as you can!
Applications without videos will not be considered.
At this time we can only accept UK applications.
Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application.