We are a forward thinking, international education company looking for passionate Tour Group Leaders to lead our scheduled two-week expeditions in July 2024.
CASE Junior Space School programs involves students in G7-9 (aged 12-15) and CASE Senior Space School programs involves students in G10-12 (aged 15-18). Both run for approximately two weeks at various locations including NASA at Houston TX, Huntsville AL and San Francisco/Silicon Valley in the US.
We are currently recruiting for Tour Group Leaders for the following expeditions in 2024:
CASE Junior Space School: (July 2024)
- Departing July 8, returning July 21, 2024
CASE Senior Space School: (July 2024)
- Departing July 6, returning July 19, 2024
Responsibilities
The Tour Group Leader will be responsible for:
• Attending all required training sessions, either at Actura's Taipei Office or via ZOOM
• Online completion of the e-Learning training courses is compulsory (approx. 6-10 hours)
• Attending all tour pre-departure meetings and events as required. Dates to be confirmed and advised to Group Leaders as soon as determined
• Implementing the planned tour logistics for a group of no more than 25 students for two weeks
• Liaising with Operations to deliver the scheduled itinerary
• Escorting the group through Immigration and Customs in Taiwan and the US (Space School) ; transfers between airport / accommodation; on privately chartered buses to various venues / activities; during all meals
• Delivering the personal development aspect of the program based on the training provided
• Managing the teaching staff from the school(s) involved, and engaging them in the program
• Supporting the students and carrying out student custody for the duration of the tour
• Following SOP procedures as trained
• Must be available to travel on either side of the expedition dates, in case of potential delays or unplanned changes to schedule
Required attributes, qualifications and experience
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• University qualifications, preferred in a STEAM related field
• Experience in leading young people
• Good health and stamina – the tours are arduous and require physical and mental rigour; the ability to function well under stress
• An extraverted personality, with a willingness and capacity to extend themselves and embrace new challenges such as leading group dancing and other physical activities/exercise
• A current First Aid certificate including CPR (to be valid during the period of employment)
• A clear police check
• A valid passport with more than 6 months validity as of the end-date of the attending expedition
• U.S. ESTA Visa must be self-obtained upon confirmation of recruitment
Additional information
A detailed employment contract will be provided for review, but a successful applicant can expect:
• Gross Salary of TWD$35,000 to cover pre-tour training and events as well as the tour itself, plus a performance bonus of up to TWD$5,000 gross
• Provision of all flights, meals, accommodation, ground transportation, events' admission, a mobile phone for use on expedition, travel insurance
• Appropriate training to fulfill the Tour Group Leader role for the allocated specific program
Applicants are requested to submit applications via 104 or send your CV to [email protected] email address. Due to the number of applicants responding, we also request that applicants do not call the Actura enquiries phone number to follow up or make further enquiries.
Visit www.actura.com.tw to learn more about our company and our life-changing experiential study programs.
Employer questions
Your application will include both your CV and answers to the following questions:
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Taiwan?
• How would you rate your English language skills?
• How many years of experience do you have as a Youth Mentor?
