Season: May – September
Job Title: Kayak Eco-tour Guide
Department: Kayaking
Supervisor: Kayak Tour Manager
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
- Conduct kayak tours, surf lessons instruction, according to specifications for each activity, up to 3 tours per day, up to 40 hrs per week.
- Drive and maintain vehicles and trailers.
- Maintain tour equipment including boats and gear.
- Help with promotion of tours, kayaking sales and rentals as needed.
- Help with reservations of kayak tours and rentals.
- Keeping a positive attitude and enthusiasm for guiding.
- Keeping kayak reservations and rental areas neat and clean.
- Willingly help out with a variety of tasks as needed, as needed by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have basic Red Cross 1st-Aid certification. (WFR preferred.)
- Must have Red Cross or Heartsaver CPR certification.
- Must have previous kayaking and/or guide experience
- Previous outdoor leadership experience a plus
- Complete guide training session (last 7-days of May)
- Wear required attire
- Ability to work flexible hours: including nights (Full Moon Tours), weekends, early mornings (Sunrise Tours), and holidays. **NO VACATION ALLOWED DURNG MONTH OF JULY!!!
- Must be in good physical condition, able to lift kayaks comfortably (40-80 lbs), and work outside during hot, humid weather for long periods of time.
- Must be self-sufficient and able to work independently
- Must be a competent swimmer.
- Must enjoy talking with the public.
- Must have valid drivers license with good driving record. (Copy of driving record required)
- Willingness to uphold and follow company policies.
BENEFITS FOR KAYAK TOUR EMPLOYEES:
- Comprehensive guide training (last 7-days of May).
- New PFD and Paddle to use for the duration of your contract. Option to buy at the end of season.
- Employee Discount of 30% on retail items at Kitty Hawk Kites & Kitty Hawk Surf Company stores.
- Pro-purchase on outdoor equipment and gear. (July 15th Pro-purchase date)
- Participate in all Watersports activities at little to no charge.
- Company sponsored events and socials
- Opportunity to work outdoors kayaking, learning, and sharing knowledge of the outdoors.
