Employment Application - Global Expeditions Group

Global Expeditions Group (GXG) is a group of dedicated experiential educators who create and run extraordinary trips around the world. Our programs include...

ActionQuest - Sailing, scuba, marine biology, and adventure travel programs for teens - Click here to read ActionQuest's General Staff Information.

GoBeyond -Service and adventure travel programs for teens - Click here to read GoBeyond's General Staff Information.

Seamester - Study abroad and gap year programs at sea - Click here for Seamester's General Staff Information.

Which program are you applying to?*

Please indicate the primary program that you are applying to work for

ActionQuest
GoBeyond
Seamester

Please select the position(s) you are seeking.

Select all that apply.

Skipper / Boat Leader
Mate / Support Staff
PADI Scuba Instructor
Marine Science Instructor
Medical Support Staff

Please select the position(s) you are seeking.

Select all that apply.

Captain/Skipper
Sailing Staff
Scuba Staff
Marine Biologist
Medical Staff

Which GoBeyond program(s) do you feel you are the most qualified to lead?

**Please note: We take staff/applicant placement preferences into consideration; however, all staff are hired on the basis that they are willing to lead any program(s) assigned to them. The placement of staff is determined based on the applicant's skills, abilities, and GoBeyond staffing needs.**

British Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
Galapagos & Ecuador
Peru
China
Iceland
Spain
Thailand
India

Full name (as it appears on your passport)*

Preferred name

Birth date

Sex

Primary phone*

Primary e-mail*

Permanent address*

Current address (if different from above)

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How did you hear about our program(s)?*

Please be specific.

Have you ever participated in our program(s) or something similar?*

If yes, please explain.

What makes you interested in a position with us, and how do you see working for us aligning with your long term goals?*

Have you ever been arrested, convicted of a crime, accused of sexual misconduct, or been the defendant in a civil action for intentional tort?*

If yes, please explain in the "Additional Information" section at the bottom of this form (include dates and penalties imposed).

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No

Do you use tobacco products?*

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No

If yes, what kind and how much/often?

Do you drink alcohol?*

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No

If yes, how much/often?

Do you have tattoos?*

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No

If yes, please describe.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION (high school, college, grad school, etc.)*

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Institution	City, State	Dates attended	Degree(s) earned

Do you have other educational experiences, awards, or recognitions we should know about?

If yes, please describe.

WORK HISTORY*

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Employer	Supervisor	Phone	Dates	Job title	Can we contact?

Please describe your relevant work and/or leadership experiences with teenagers, specifically in regards to personal growth and/or group facilitation.

Please describe your relevant work and/or leadership experiences with college students, specifically in regards to personal growth and/or group facilitation.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

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Location(s)	Dates	Purpose of Travel

LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE

For level of proficiency, write "Basic" if you know a few key phrases, "Good" if you know enough to get by without English in a native speaking country, "Conversational" if you can carry any conversation with only occasional misunderstandings, or "Fluent" if you have no trouble speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the language. Click the + icon to add additional languages to this form.

Language	Level of proficiency	Could you teach an informal class on it?

SAILING EXPERIENCE

Please describe your sailing experience(s) including type of boat(s), position(s), length of time aboard, and official certifications held.

SAILING EXPERIENCE

For our skippers, we are looking for U.S. Coast Guard, IYT, RYA/MCA licensure. Please describe your sailing experience(s) including type of boat(s), position(s), tonnage, endorsements, and length of time aboard.

SCUBA EXPERIENCE

Note: We are a PADI dive school.

PADI Divemaster
PADI Instructor
PADI MSDT
PADI Staff Instructor
Other

Scuba Experience

Note: ActionQuest Is A PADI Dive Center

Describe Scuba Experience

Please include certification level and approximate number of dives.

PADI Instructor #

PADI Professional #

Number of students certified

Instructors: Please indicate which specialties you are certified to teach:

Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Boat Diver
PADI Emergency O2
Search & Recovery
U/W Naturalist
U/W Navigator
Digital U/W Photography
Other

Instructors: Please indicate which specialties you are certified to teach:

Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Boat Diver
PADI Emergency O2
Search & Recovery
U/W Naturalist
U/W Navigator
Digital U/W Photography
Other

MARINE BIOLOGY EXPERIENCE

We look for applicants with an educational background in Marine Science or Oceanography. Our Marine Biologists must also be scuba divers. The minimum qualifications is a Divemaster and preference is given towards a Dive Instructor. Please describe your experience in the field of Marine Biology.

MARINE BIOLOGY EXPERIENCE

We look for applicants with an educational background in Marine Science or Oceanography. Our Marine Biologists must also be scuba divers. Generally the minimum qualifications is a Rescue Diver and the preference is toward a Dive Instructor. Please describe your experience in the field of Marine Biology.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Please list any applicable medical certifications or training. This includes, but is not limited to, First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, EMT, CPR, Instructor, etc. Do NOT include certifications that have expired. Click the + icon to add additional certifications to this form.

Certification/training	Organization	Date of expiration

Do you have any other qualifications, training, or special skills that we should be aware of?

Please describe.

REFERENCES*

Please provide THREE references of non-family members. Click the + icon to add additional rows.

Name	Relationship	# years known	Phone	E-mail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please include any additional information below that you want us to consider upon reviewing your application.

Feel free to attach your cover letter

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Feel free to attach your resume

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By typing my name below and submitting this application form, I certify that the above information is complete and accurate. I understand that misrepresenting myself in any way may result in exclusion from further consideration or, if hired, termination of employment. I confirm that I have read the "General Staff Information" for the program I'm applying for, understand its contents, and can meet all of the "Staff Expectations." I authorize Global Expeditions Group (ActionQuest, GoBeyond, Sea|mester) to complete a background check including my previous employment performance, educational enrollments, criminal record, references, and/or certifications.*

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