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Mountain to Sound Outfitters —Seattle, WA
- $21 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Public speaking
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Lindblad Expeditions —Seattle, WA
- $165 - $223 a day
- Nights as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Icy Strait Point LLC —Hoonah, AK
- $18 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
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BK Adventure - Eco Tours —Saint Augustine, FL
- From $14 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Wild Alaska Cruises —Juneau, AK
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Skyline & Boston Harbor Kayak Tour Guide
Paddle Boston —Cambridge, MA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- First Aid Certification
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Wild Alaska Cruises —Juneau, AK
- CPR Certification
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City of Eugene, OR —Eugene, OR
- $15.64 - $39.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Pass drug screening
Seasonal Summer Employee/UTV Tour Guide
Sand Hollow Rentals —Hurricane, UT
- $14 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- Driver's License
- Food service experience
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City of Eugene —Eugene, OR
- $15.64 - $39.71 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Pass drug screening
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Kitty Hawk Kites, Inc. —Kill Devil Hills, NC
- $80,000 - $87,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Alki Kayak Tours Sea Kayak Guide

Mountain to Sound Outfitters
Seattle, WA

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Job Details

$21 an hour

Qualifications

Tour guiding
Emergency procedures
Conducting guided tours
Swimming rescues
Drowning response
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Mountain to Sound Outfitters is a great place to break into the outdoor industry or continue your career. Our mission is to help customers create authentic, consistent, safe, fun experiences on the water and in the mountains with quality equipment, fitting and services. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and can bring their unique skills in retail to the company.

Alki Kayak Tours Sea Kayak Guide

Company Description

At Alki Kayak Tours, we are committed to the conservation and preservation of Puget Sound as a working marine ecosystem that supports the industries of Seattle as well as the spawning salmon headed up the
Duwamish River.

Our guides provide an additional set of eyes on the Sound looking over its well-being for preventable ecological harm. We utilize the best management practices and focus on leaving the smallest possible ecological footprint when operating tours.

Our tours are a forum where the Puget Sound community and tourists alike can discuss and learn about the history and ecosystems
of the Sound.

Our guides offer meaningful commentary with the goal of having every paddler leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of this unique corner of the world.

Summary

You will be representing Alki Kayak Tours in a profession manner at all times. In order to fill this position you must truly love working with people and be passionate about kayaking, and educating our guests about our local region. You will be a part of our team of guides who guide at least 3 tours each day with as many as 50 guests.

The sea kayak guide position includes managing and taking care of equipment, communicating with other staff and clients, and setting up and putting away all gear for your tour. This involves cleaning all kayaks, PFDs and Paddles. You will be required to plan ahead, work hard, and be detail oriented in taking care of clients and equipment.

You are expected to be responsible to do whatever is necessary to get your tour ready including pulling out all the kayaks, paddles, PFDs, and safety gear. We seek applicants who show us they will go above and beyond, taking the initiative to do what is needed to be done without being asked. No kayak guiding experience in required for this position, as all selected candidates will go through our comprehensive, in-house training, but you must be proficient in the sport.

You will be spending multiple hours a day in the sun and in the water, observing weather, winds, and tides to ensure clients are staying safe and helping them with paddle technique and maneuvers. Explicit details regarding our tour procedures will be provided to you in your employment packet upon hiring.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 Years of age
Cell phone and reliable transportation
Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to get certified if hired)
Possess knowledge of sea kayaks and ability to lead a group on a 3 hour tour
Ability to lift 65 pounds
Able to provide a safe tour and class environment and able to perform open water rescues
Know or be able to learn local, human, and natural history of Alki
Reliable and punctual team player

Qualifications

Energetic with a positive attitude

Strong communication, decision making, logistical, and organizational skills

Ability to accept and give constructive criticism

Ability to remain calm, think clearly and act quickly in case of an emergency

Comfortable and effective in public speaking

Must be available weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Comfortable and effective in public speaking

Salary: ($21 / hour, plus tips)

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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