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Victor King'ang'ai

Summary

Enthusiastic Outdoor Education Instructor my aim is to display and share skills and talents in the sports, exercise and outdoors field and improve proficiency through learning, coaching and talent incubation

Im experienced in implementing outdoor education programs that foster teamwork, communication, and personal development among participants. Monitored camper activities to ensure a safe and inclusive environment, addressing behavioral issues as needed. I've led diverse groups in outdoor activities, enhancing skills in navigation, survival, and environmental stewardship while facilitating instruction in camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and water based activities and techniques.

I am a skilled Recreational Leader with talent for planning activities. Energetic and a driven leader bringing multi-year background in related roles. Ready to leverage experience and abilities to take on challenging new role.

With a background in outdoor skills training and environmental education. Strengths include curriculum development, risk management, and providing inclusive learning experiences. Recognized for fostering strong connections between students and the natural world in previous roles. Committed to promoting a love of outdoors while ensuring safety and skill acquisition.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Outdoor Education Instructor

Infinity outdoors Kenya
Nairobi
01.2024 - Current
  • Implemented engaging outdoor education programs that promoted teamwork, communication, and personal development among participants.
  • Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
  • Led diverse groups in various outdoor activities, enhancing participants' skills in navigation, survival, and environmental stewardship.
  • Instructed students in the fundamentals of camping, hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and other related activities.
  • Facilitated outdoor education activities for groups.

Swimming coaching and Outdoor facilitator

Brighton International School
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitating of swimming club and Outdoor trips

Co-founder

Swim Safe Kenya
Nairobi
01.2018 - Current
  • Planning and implementation of lifeguard training programs
  • Planning and implementation of scuba diving training programs
  • Planning and implementation of water safety training programs
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive swim safety programs, resulting in enhanced community engagement and increased participation rates.

CEO and Founder

Vicking Ventures Ltd
01.2017 - Current
  • Facilitate and plan outdoor programs inclusive of team building
  • Outdoor camping expeditions
  • Teens Children and youth sports programs
  • Growth and integration of different programs
  • Planning of logistics and other details needed for support staff
  • Developed business plans that guided organizational direction, ensuring alignment with market trends.

Swimming Coach

Mother Theresa Fantoni
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Facilitating training of children from the school as a coach.

Outdoor guide and facilitator

Freelance Swimming and Outdoor guiding
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Help individuals going through training learn skills and achieve their goals through outdoor learning
  • Climbing Mt Kenya Through outdoor facilitation

Outdoor guide and facilitator

KENYA SCHOOL OF ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Help paramilitary and military individuals going through training learn skills and achieve their goals through outdoor learning
  • Climbing Mt Kenya Through outdoor facilitation
  • Rock climbing and safety check for the participants

Swimming Coach

BIG SPLASH club- Brook house
05.2018
  • Facilitating training of students from the school as a coach during club time
  • Children ages 4-16 years
  • Helping various individual clients achieve swimming proficiency

Swimming Coach

Swim AFRICA
  • Facilitating training of children from various schools as a coach coming to the swimming center. We had various schools coming in from the neighbourhood.
  • Children ages 3-13 years
  • Helping various individual clients achieve swimming proficiency

Education

Msc - Recreation and Sports Management

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Padi Open Water Diver - Padi Open Water Diving

Padi
08.2019 - 09.2019

BSC. - Sports and Exercise Science

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Life saving
  • Scuba Diving
  • Outdoors
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Swimming
  • Water polo
  • Leadership
  • Logistics and planning
  • Idea generation
  • Team building
  • Activity facilitation
  • Navigation skills
  • Camping instruction
  • Backpacking techniques
  • Rock climbing
  • Lifeguard training
  • Swimming proficiency
  • Water safety
  • Logistics planning
  • Program development
  • Client communication
  • Community engagement
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Expedition planning
  • Participant escorting
  • Leave no trace principles
  • Group management
  • Leadership development
  • Decision-making
  • Computer proficiency
  • Sports coaching
  • Field trip supervision
  • Volunteer coordination

References

  • Mr Martin Maina, +254722346778
  • Dr Muthomi Hellen, +254720862113

Leadership Experience

  • Church Leadership
  • Student Leadership-Ku

Personal Information

ID Number: 31875789

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Beginner
A1

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Contract WorkFull TimePart TimeGig Work

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote

Salary Range

Sh999/hr - Sh1000/hr

Timeline

Outdoor Education Instructor

Infinity outdoors Kenya
01.2024 - Current

Swimming coaching and Outdoor facilitator

Brighton International School
01.2023 - Current

Padi Open Water Diver - Padi Open Water Diving

Padi
08.2019 - 09.2019

Swimming Coach

BIG SPLASH club- Brook house
05.2018

Co-founder

Swim Safe Kenya
01.2018 - Current

Swimming Coach

Mother Theresa Fantoni
09.2017 - 12.2017

CEO and Founder

Vicking Ventures Ltd
01.2017 - Current

Outdoor guide and facilitator

Freelance Swimming and Outdoor guiding
01.2017 - 04.2017

Outdoor guide and facilitator

KENYA SCHOOL OF ADVENTURE AND LEADERSHIP
01.2016 - 12.2016

Swimming Coach

Swim AFRICA

Msc - Recreation and Sports Management

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY

BSC. - Sports and Exercise Science

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
Victor King'ang'ai