Open To Work
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
Websites
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 workWork Type
Contract WorkFull TimePart TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
HybridOn-SiteRemoteSalary Range
Sh999/hr - Sh1000/hrTimeline
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