Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 77'182 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 65'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 61'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 67'700 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 120'000 |
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Swiss professionsBeauty & Sports
Road Guide für Rennradtouren
You lead road cycling tours and accompany athletes in nature.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
Road Guides plan and lead commercial road cycling tours. They ensure safety and teach riding techniques.
You stand at the start of a challenging stage. You check the group's gear. As a Road Guide für Rennradtouren, you plan routes. You calculate costs. You support cycling enthusiasts on their rides. You take responsibility for safety, weather, and riding technique. Your goal is to create sporting experiences in nature. You guide participants safely to the finish.
FieldBeauty & Sports
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryMovement & Sport
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Sports Scientist. Based on 28 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
-25% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 80'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 78'000 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 79'650 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 60'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 76'364 | 23 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Swiss Cycling Road Guide
Official education path
Training takes place through part-time, modular continuing education. It includes an entrance exam and a final module.
Typical training path
Swiss Cycling Road Guide
Curriculum
- Road
- Guide
- Basic
- Aufnahmeprüfung (1
- Tag)
- Grundlagenmodul (2
- Tage)
- Modul inkl
- Abschlussprüfung (5
Prerequisites
- Solid riding technique on the road bike
- Good health
- Physical resilience
- Endurance
Requirements
- Strong sociability and communication skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Reliability
- Independence
- Customer-oriented behavior
- 1Road
- 2Guide
- 3Basic
- 4Aufnahmeprüfung (1
- 5Tag)
- 6Grundlagenmodul (2
- 7Tage)
- 8Modul inkl
- 9Abschlussprüfung (5
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Riding technique
- Communication
- Responsibility
- Endurance
- Customer orientation
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the preparation post. You check the bikes. You show the group the correct riding position. On the route, you lead the group. You adjust the pace. You give riding tips when needed.
- You plan detailed routes. You calculate costs for group rides.
- You lead participants safely through the terrain. You adjust the pace.
- You teach important riding techniques. You correct body posture on the road bike.
- You monitor weather conditions and equipment. You ensure the group's safety.
- You resolve conflicts in the group. You step in during crisis situations.
- You provide first aid in emergencies. You coordinate the necessary care.
Working conditions
You work outdoors on paved roads, mountain passes, and scenic routes. Your area of operation includes tourist regions, sporting events, and commercial tour providers.
Where to learn
- Swiss Cycling GuideSportstrasse 44, 2540 Grenchen
Strengths
- Riding technique
- Communication
- Responsibility
- Endurance
- Customer orientation
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Pressure of responsibility
- Seasonal fluctuations
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