Become a Pibe

Job Title: Football Matchday Tour Guide

Location: Argentina (Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Rosario, Córdoba, La Plata)

Job Type: Freelance per event, Seasonal, Weekends and evenings/nights

About Pibe de Barrio

The love of football in Argentina is ubiquitous, infectious, and it’s the reason for our snowballing obsession with going to matches in Buenos Aires and beyond at every opportunity - and also the reason we decided to find a way to share that with you through our Football Matchday Experiences. Pibe de Barrio is a growing organisation committed to share Argentinian football culture with its community through matchday experiences, tours to Argentina, social media and content creation. For over 7 years we attended +600 games with +5000 guests from all over the world, sharing the Pibe-way of feeling football.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to join our team as Football Matchday Tour Guides. As a tour guide, you will lead groups of football fans through the vibrant atmosphere of match days in Argentina, providing them with a comprehensive and engaging experience.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Conduct guided tours to football matches in Argentina, including pre-match activities in various stadium neighbourhoods.
2. 2. Highlight key aspects of the Argentine football context and culture, and explain relevant information about specific teams and stadiums such as history, traditions and rivalries.
3. 3. Assist guests with communication and logistics in advance of the meeting time to guarantee information is made available and a successful matchday plan is executed.
4. 4. Ensure the safety and satisfaction of tour participants throughout the duration of the experience.
5. 5. Provide attention to each guest and ensure a satisfying and fun experience for everyone, encouraging interaction and participation from tour guests.
6. 6. Guarantee successful entry to stadiums and ensure guests leave and arrive home without issues, handling any inquiries or concerns from tour participants with professionalism and efficiency.
7. 7. Give consistent and clear feedback to the Pibe team and Local Coordinator.
8. 8. Have the ability to stick to a defined plan with good timekeeping, while also showing the ability to adapt when needed.
9. 9. Stay up-to-date with current events and fixtures in the Argentine football scene to provide relevant and timely information to guests.

Requirements

1. 1. Passion for football and a deep understanding of Argentine football culture.
2. 2. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience.
3. 3. Fluency in both English and Spanish, with additional language proficiency considered a plus.
4. 4. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
5. 5. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to accommodate match schedules.
6. 6. Prior experience in tourism, hospitality, or guiding roles preferred but not required.
7. 7. Knowledge of basic software tools (Google spreadsheets, messaging apps).
8. 8. Must be comfortable leading groups of diverse individuals and managing varying group sizes. Ideally has an interest in people, travelling and exploring global culture.

Benefits

1. 1. Opportunity to immerse yourself in the excitement of Argentine football culture, and share it with the rest of the world.
2. 2. Flexible work schedule to accommodate other commitments.
3. 3. Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.
4. 4. Participation in a cultural project, with a young motivated team in an horizontally-structured organisation.
5. 5. Attend games of your favourite teams and meet people from all over the world.

Our Values

1. • We are authentic (de Barrio) – we show you the local way.
2. • We create friendships – a PIBE is a friend
3. • We thrive on chaos - Argentinian football can be sometimes like a roller coaster, and that’s what keeps us going.
4. • We promote the positive aspects of the culture and are always looking at the bright side.