EUROPEAN BIKE LEADER APPLICATION FORM

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How did you learn about VBT?

For which year/season are you applying?

Language skills

All candidates must be fluent in English. Please indicate your other languages, and level of competence (conversational, proficient, fluent, native)

Essay Question

Please answer the following question on a separate sheet, in 300 words or less. Type or print neatly.

Drawing on your knowledge of our tour programs, why do you think you would be an excellent European tour leader, and what do you hope to gain from the experience of leading tours for VBT?

Additional Information

Please list your hobbies, interests, pursuits and special skills:

Please list any pertinent knowledge or experience you have regarding any locations where VBT offers European tours:

If you have tour leading preferences, please list them below. You must have legal working rights in that region to be hired. We cannot guarantee work in any particular location.

Scheduling Information

Please indicate any limitations to your schedule during the year/season you are applying for.

Applicant unavailable dates:

Physical Abilities

Do you have any physical limitations that would prevent you from accomplishing the following tasks?

(bold choice)

Lifting a 15 kg./30 lb. bicycle above your head? YesNo

Carrying a 23 kg./ 50 lb. suitcase?YesNo

Bicycling up to 80 km/ 50 miles in one dayYesNo

If you answered “yes” to any questions in this section, please attach a separate page with details.

Driving Record

Have you ever driven a 9-passenger, or larger, standard transmission vehicle?YesNo

Have you ever driven with a trailer?YesNo

Have you had any moving violations within the last 5 years? YesNo

Have you had any accidents within the last 5 years? YesNo

Have you ever been convicted of driving under the influence of, or driving

while impaired by drugs or alcohol?Yes No

If you answered “yes” to any of questions in this box , please attach a separate page with dates & details.

Complete Applications

Please return completed applications to the e-mail address below.

To be considered complete, your application must contain the following:

  • This completed application form, including essay question and Leader Basic Technical Skills Requirements
  • A copy of your current resume / C.V.
  • List of 2 professional references and their contact numbers & e-mail address
  • A copy of your current valid driver's license
  • A copy of your current Motor Vehicle Record or equivalent

Interviews

Only selected applicants will be contacted for a telephone interview.

All statements in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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